Tikvah Lake Recovery

I had the pleasure of touring Tikvah Lake and spending time with several of the staff members. As a professional in the industry, it’s extremely valuable to know treatment programs and the staff implementing those programs. After a day and a half learning about Tikvah Lake I’m confident in sending clients there. I know they will be taken care of in every aspect from their hospitality team to their clinical team. They go to great lengths to treat each of their guests uniquely and individually in designing a treatment plan and meeting them where they are at. The accommodations are top tier and the attention to detail and care are impressive. Outstanding in what you do Tikvah Lake!

Elsa my therapist changed my life and showed me I was worth more than what I was doing. She was an amazing listener and one of the best therapist I’ve ever had. I don’t even have the words to say how much of an impact she was on me. The first employee I met Ivy paved what my stay was going to look like she was absolutely wonderful. Diane was the biggest sweetheart I’ve ever met in my life she literally held me in her arms as I cried and it felt like my mom holding me. Nila was amazing as well! I truly have nothing bad to say about my stay there. Catherine has a personal investment in each and everyone who comes through those doors. I am blessed to have gone through this program and thank you for not giving up on the trainwreck I was when I walked through those doors. Tikvah changed my life.

I am currently a "guest" here at Tikvah Recovery. If you watch the videos, they prefer to refer to us as "guests'" in their home, which is exactly how I feel. EVERYTHING stated and pictured on their website is entirely true. This facility is not only top of the industry standard, it is top of most living standards, not just addressing our needs as they arise but waiting on us in ways fit for the movies. Not sure what the reviews are referring to, but the food is fabulous. Chef Ralph is an executive chef with two culinary degrees plus his own catering business. They cater to all diets and take everyone's needs seriously. If you read the bios, everyone is absolutely or more qualified than posted. They have 3 homes, so the registered nurse goes to all 3 as needed throughout the day and is always available through text or phone call to address any concerns until she is able to promptly see us. While all the counselors I feel are suited professionally and experienced in all drugs and alcohol, my experience is that instead of focusing on the drug or alcohol, which is discussed and addressed, it is focused on healing the person, inside and out, with a holistic approach. They take moving forward, living and enjoying life happy SERIOUSLY... absolutely! All their qualifications as a center are appropriately displayed on the wall as well. I have been to probably over 20 recovery centers in the past 20 years and this facility absolutely stands alone not just in it's class but the things thought and learned here are definitely personal as well as different from any other. For those who may have a dislike or love for 12 step programs this program is for you. This year I had lost hope in recovery centers and rehabs. The 12 step programs I felt were no longer enough though I felt I was really doing everything in my power to work the 12 step program. At Tikvah, they don't have you work "the program", they meet with you to develop "your personal program." Others may say that, but they truly do it. There are always 6 people or less at 2 of their houses, so the 1 and 1 care is truly unmatched. I won't call the therapies or groups "outside the box" for thinking I may scare you, but they help put a new perspective on all aspects of recovery, whether you are new to it or an "old timer", or "chronic relapser." Here we are all equal, deserving individuals who get truly personalized, individual care daily it the most comfortable setting possible so that we may move forward in life and develop our own solutions, plans and program to live the best life possible. The CEO and Founder has actually come to visit and speak to us. Though we had no complaints, they truly wanted our feedback. These people know their power and really care. My stay is is 6 stars, not 5 and epic, not great!

My time at Tikvah Lake wasn't just a recovery journey; it was a profound transformation. I feel compelled to share and the positive aspects of this experience, which reframed my entire understanding of substance abuse, addiction, and personality disorders. Before Tikvah Lake, I saw my struggles only as weaknesses. The program taught me to see my life differently. I now understand that my addiction was not a moral failing, but a misguided solution. It was my brain's attempt to cope with pain, trauma, and overwhelming emotions that I had developed throughout my life. My time at Tikvah Lake helped me to develop a level of self awareness, resilience, and coping skills that I never would have possessed otherwise. The staff at Tikvah Lake approached my underlying personality challenges with compassion and expertise. They helped me see that my traits, like my the intense emotions, the patterns of thinking and relating, were not lifelong sentences to misery. Instead, they are a set of challenges that, when understood can be managed. From the great food, beautiful lake, the Florida sun, a personal trainer, massage therapist and very good professional therapists, counselors and support staff, they provided a peaceful and safe place that was essential for me to open up and do the hard work that I needed to do to heal. This program wasn't just about talk therapy. The program helped me build a toolbox for life, not just sobriety. Oh, did I mention that I am a professional and the program also gave me the time and freedom to do the professional work that I still needed to do while I was there. If you or a loved one are struggling, know that there is not just hope on the other side, but a truly vibrant and fulfilling life. Tikvah Lake will help to guide you there.

I will preface by saying I was far from perfect when I arrived at Tykva. I had my struggles. I would research before going here for opiates. I was there July 2025. I am a health care professional that has worked in hospital and Skilled nursing homes..ect so I have some medical knowledge. I chose to get off of a prescribed medication and I chose Tykva. Dana, and Chelsea, were wonderful and Ivy although , new very caring. as well. Psychologist's, Byron and Jimmy were excellent. Chef , Ralph was sweet , smart and so very talented! He made me beautiful salads and beautiful meals as I am vegetarian. Now for the not so good: Staff introduced a NP as "Dr. Wendy". With all due respects, you are NOT a DR. ! I was prescribed 4mg MORE Subutex than my script for 8mg. I finally had to request to speak with Dr Davidoff who's online video says he will talk to any patient. Nope. Neither he nor his CEO son were available according to Zack. I finally requested a consult with Dr .Toledo, Medical Director who looked at my meds and agreed the taper was NOT correct . So I was tapered off a prescribed opiate, Subutex, that I had been on 13 yrs.in 6 days the last week of my stay. Try that for fun.!!! I received Visteril, an antihistamine ,for withdraw. I still feel withdraw and I'm home several days. All that money I spent with me needing to tell staff about Clonidine for withdraw and to decrease high blood pressure. ect I do appreciate them letting me bring my cats.. truly my pets gave me so much peace. Nowhere else would allow my cats. I'm very grateful to have had them there with me. I FINALLY got a seasoned nurse after two other nurses....Cassandra, you are a jewel! Thank you Cassandra for being there for me. Now Cassandra can call herself a nurse.! Excellent! She checked on me several times, adjusted meds for Clonidine and stopped by my last day to check on me. I'm SO grateful for her. Katherine posted signs all over house to call her in need of anything. I called at 8:45 one eve , but she goes to bed at 9 pm so did not reply. She also does not work weekends. NO nurse there in house after 9pm. No one but a night watchman. If you are going through withdraw and need med's ..forget it. NO NURSE AT NIGHT. For UTI I was sent to hospital for 6 days! No walk in clinic..Off I went to Hospital. Katherine recommended IOP to me at end. I have proof with IOP's calling me saying that Tykva recommended IOP. I have these conversations recorded on my phone after asking for consent to record. Then , after speaking with my brother , Katherine changed recommendation to PHP ..without telling me.! I was emailed PHP recommendation ..but she and I had just conversed via telephone and I had been assured "least resrictive IOP" I was too ill to open computer and read she had changed recommendation. There were 3 patients in house.. THREE. They OVERDOSED one woman with 4x antihistimine med she needed and she hallucinated all night! THREE PATIENTS ! Tykva appeared to do well with alcohol. Others were very satisfied. I would recommend doing your research. The Dr. of acupuncture was wonderful! Miguel who did massage are AWESOME! It is a lovely place in SO many ways ..with caring Concierges, a great Chef, beautiful amenities, boat rides on a lovely lake..excellent psychologist's A few tweaks and it would be awesome. Once again , thank you to staff mentioned who were honest and wonderful to me.