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Kendall · Miami-Dade County

Drug & alcohol rehab serving Kendall.

Thirty-two miles north of Kendall, about forty-five minutes by car via the Turnpike. Suburban Miami-Dade families come north to Broward for clinical privacy — physician-led medical detox and residential inpatient on a private 18,000 sq ft campus.

32 miles north45 min driveMiami-Dade County
Accredited & Certified
Joint CommissionGold Seal of Approval LegitScriptCertified
SAMHSAListed
Florida DCFLicensed Provider
HIPAACompliant
DEARegistered
Why Kendall Families Come North

Suburban Miami-Dade, north to Broward.

Kendall is suburban, family-oriented, and tightly networked. Forty-five minutes north on the Turnpike buys geographic privacy without an out-of-state move, with bilingual clinical care and physician-led detox.

Privacy by distanceOut of the Kendall network

Treatment forty-five minutes north keeps recovery off the Kendall/Pinecrest family and school network — discretion that matters in suburban communities.

Family programmingReal involvement

Visitation weekends, family therapy, family education sessions. Kendall families remain involved across the 30-day program.

Bilingual capabilitySpanish-fluent staff

Spanish-speaking intake and clinical staff support patients and families through intake, therapy, and family meetings.

Physician-ledBoard-certified psychiatrist

Medical Director Sergey Litvinov, MD oversees clinical care. Every medication decision runs through an attending physician — not a counselor.

Clinical Protocols

Physician-led from day one.

ASAM-aligned detox and residential care, regardless of substance or age.

Assessment

Full medical intake

Physician and psychiatric evaluation, lab work, substance history, co-occurring screening. Thorough — not a rushed form.

Stabilization

Medical detox

24/7 nursing, evidence-based withdrawal protocols, MAT where clinically indicated.

Residential

Inpatient treatment

Daily therapy, psychiatric review, co-occurring mental health treatment, family programming.

Kendall Insurance

Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Tricare.

Kendall employer plans skew Florida Blue and Aetna. Tricare common given Miami-Dade military communities. VA Community Care Network also verified.

Verification confirms your specific plan benefits in under 60 seconds.

Florida Blue detail
I-95 / Turnpike
Primary routesI-95 south or Florida Turnpike south to Pines Blvd or I-595 west.
MIA
Airport optionMIA is roughly 25 min from Kendall. Admissions arranges pickup at no cost.
24/7
Intake hoursCounselors answer around the clock including weekends.
Tours
Private visits welcomeKendall families can schedule a private campus tour before admission.
Kendall to Pembroke Pines

Directions and transport.

A

From east Kendall / US-1

US-1 north to Turnpike north. Exit Pines Blvd west. About 45 minutes.

B

From west Kendall / Turnpike

Florida Turnpike north to Pines Blvd west exit. About 42 minutes.

C

No driver

Admissions arranges transport from any Kendall or surrounding Miami-Dade County address at no cost.

Kendall / Miami-Dade Crisis Resources

Help that’s immediate, before clinical admission.

Call 911 or 988 for medical emergencies or suicidal crisis. 2-1-1 Miami operates 24/7 with crisis counselors. The SAMHSA National Helpline offers free confidential referrals. These stabilize the moment — full detox and residential treatment happen at a licensed clinical campus. Reach our admissions at (855) 981-8935.

Why Pines for care for Kendall families

Physician-led, accredited, and built for unhurried care.

The choice of where to receive care for Kendall families matters. Patients and families weigh credentials, environment, and continuity of care alongside cost and coverage. Here is what consistently brings people to our 18,000 sq ft private clinical campus in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Physician-ledPsychiatrist Medical Director

Medical Director Sergey Litvinov, MD — a board-certified psychiatrist — directs clinical care. Every patient is reviewed by an attending physician, not a counselor signing off on a protocol.

Joint Commission accreditedGold Seal of Approval

Independent accreditation by the nation’s most recognized healthcare standards body. Surveyed against rigorous safety and quality standards.

LegitScript certifiedVerified addiction-treatment provider

LegitScript certification is the standard required by Google, Microsoft, and Meta to advertise addiction treatment. It signals an audited, transparent operator.

Co-occurring capabilityDual diagnosis from day one

Depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD frequently co-occur with substance use. Psychiatric assessment and care run in parallel with detox, not after.

In-network with major payersBCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare

Most commercial and military plans are accepted. Verification is free, confidential, and typically completed in under 60 seconds.

Private 18,000 sq ft campus40-patient maximum

Private bedrooms, dedicated medical detox wing, therapy rooms sized for real clinical work, outdoor grounds. Not a strip-mall storefront.

Kendall to Campus

Distance from Kendall to Pembroke Pines, FL.

Kendall sits ~32 miles from our private clinical campus at 1151 Poinciana Dr. in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The typical trip runs about 45 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.

MIA is the most convenient major airport for Kendall, roughly 25 minutes by car. Our admissions team coordinates ground transportation from any airport or address at no cost once admission is authorized.

Most Kendall families schedule a private campus tour before admission, either in person or via the immersive 360° virtual tour. Visitation weekends are coordinated with the clinical schedule, and family therapy can be conducted in person or by HIPAA-compliant telehealth so distance does not interrupt clinical work.

Distance
Kendall to campus~32 miles, about 45 minutes.
Route
Most direct pathVia i-95 south or florida’s turnpike south, exit pines boulevard west.
Airport
Air travel optionMIA is the most convenient major airport, roughly 25 minutes from Kendall by car.
Pickup
Coordinated transportAdmissions arranges airport or door pickup at no cost once admission is authorized.
Kendall Coverage Check

Verify your plan. Free. Confidential.

Under 60 seconds. HIPAA-protected; no obligation.

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Florida Blue · Blue Cross Blue Shield · UnitedHealthcare · Aetna · Cigna · Tricare · Humana Military · VA CCN
Coverage varies by plan.
Kendall FAQ

Miami-Dade questions, answered.

Do you accept Florida Blue?+
Yes. We accept all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including Florida Blue, plus UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Humana Military, and VA Community Care Network. Plan-specific verification confirms your benefits.
Can family visit on weekends?+
Yes. Forty-five minutes is comfortable for weekend visitation. Family therapy sessions can be in person or via HIPAA-compliant telehealth.

Reviewed by Sergey Litvinov, MD — Medical Director and board-certified psychiatrist at Pines Recovery Life. Updated April 2026.

Authoritative references: SAMHSA · CMS · NIDA

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Pines Recovery Life from Kendall?

About 32 miles from our campus at 1151 Poinciana Dr. in Pembroke Pines. The drive typically takes around 45 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.

Which insurance plans do you accept?

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield including Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, Humana Military, and VA Community Care Network. Verification is free and confidential, and it confirms exactly what your specific plan covers before you commit to anything.

What levels of care do you provide?

Two, both on our Pembroke Pines campus: medically supervised detox with 24/7 clinical monitoring, and residential inpatient treatment. Care for co-occurring mental health conditions is delivered inside both. Step-down care after discharge is arranged through our partner network.

Can my family visit from Kendall during treatment?

Yes. Visitation is coordinated with the clinical schedule, and family therapy is part of the program. Sessions can also be held by HIPAA-compliant telehealth when travel is difficult.

Is transportation available from Kendall?

Our admissions team coordinates ground transportation from Kendall and the surrounding Miami-Dade County area once admission is authorized. If you are planning the trip yourself, we will walk you through the route and timing.

How do I start from Kendall?

Call (855) 981-8935 and speak with an admissions counselor. The call is confidential. We verify your insurance at no cost and complete a full clinical assessment to determine the right level of care.