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Luxury Addiction Treatment Center · California

Grasshopper House LLC Passages C

Detox Residential Outpatient Transitional Living
Address
6428 Meadows Ct
California 90265
Accredited by
CARF, Joint Commission, JCAHO
Insurance accepted
13 carriers including Aetna, Anthem

About

About Grasshopper House LLC Passages C

Passages Malibu is a luxury addiction treatment center located at 6428 Meadows Ct in Malibu, California, within Los Angeles County. Open 24 hours and accredited by both CARF and the Joint Commission, the facility has provided alcohol and drug addiction treatment since 2001 under the direction of founder Pax Prentiss. Its combination of high-end amenities — private suites, an ocean-view pool, a hot tub, a tennis court, and a gourmet chef — sets it apart from most treatment settings in Southern California.

The center offers four levels of care: detox, residential treatment, outpatient programming, and transitional living. This continuum allows individuals to step through treatment at the appropriate clinical level, from initial detox through longer-term residential care and into outpatient or transitional living support. The availability of on-site detox means clients do not need to transfer between facilities as they move through early recovery.

Passages Malibu’s treatment model is built around one-on-one sessions, with clients receiving 60 to 70 hours of individual treatment over the course of one month. Rather than relying primarily on group therapy, this approach dedicates substantial clinical time directly to each person. The facility treats alcohol addiction and drug addiction and operates around the clock, seven days a week.

Passages Malibu accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Beacon, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ComPsych, HealthNet, Humana, Magellan, MHN, MultiPlan, Three Rivers, TriCare, and Value Options, making its luxury setting more accessible than the sticker price alone might suggest. LegitScript certification adds an additional layer of verified legitimacy for those researching the facility online. For individuals or families weighing detox and residential options in the Malibu area, the center can be reached at (866) 286-0581.

  • On-site detox within a full continuum — detox, residential, outpatient, and transitional living at one accredited Malibu facility
  • 60–70 hours of one-on-one treatment per month, a volume of individual clinical time rare in residential addiction treatment
  • CARF and Joint Commission dual accreditation, plus LegitScript certification, providing independently verified program quality
  • Operating since 2001 under founder Pax Prentiss, with a documented treatment philosophy tied to leadership
  • Accepts 13 major insurance carriers including Aetna, Humana, TriCare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, reducing out-of-pocket costs for a luxury-tier program

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Detox Residential Outpatient Transitional Living
Conditions
Alcohol addiction Drug addiction
Methods
One-on-one treatment
Facility
Private suite Gourmet chef Ocean-view pool Hot tub Tennis court

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Detox and Residential Treatment at Passages Malibu

Passages Malibu provides on-site detox as the entry point into its treatment continuum, allowing clients to begin withdrawal management and then transition directly into residential care without leaving the facility. This seamless step-down matters for individuals dealing with alcohol or drug addiction, where continuity of care in the critical early period can affect outcomes.

The residential program is structured around an unusually high volume of individual treatment time — 60 to 70 hours of one-on-one sessions over one month. The facility operates 24 hours a day, and the full continuum extends through outpatient programming and transitional living for those who need continued structure after residential discharge.

Insurance Coverage and Admissions

Passages Malibu accepts insurance from 13 carriers, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Magellan, TriCare, and Value Options, among others. For a luxury-tier facility in Malibu, this breadth of accepted insurance meaningfully expands access for individuals who might otherwise assume such a program is out of reach.

The admissions line at (866) 286-0581 is available around the clock. Prospective clients and family members can call at any hour to discuss detox placement, insurance verification, or program fit. The facility's website is passagesmalibu.com for those who prefer to research before calling.

Accreditations and Program Oversight

Passages Malibu holds accreditation from both CARF and the Joint Commission — two of the most recognized independent credentialing bodies in addiction treatment. Holding both simultaneously signals a level of operational and clinical accountability that not all treatment centers pursue. LegitScript certification further verifies the facility's legitimacy for consumers researching programs online.

These credentials are relevant context for anyone making a same-day or urgent placement decision. Accreditation by CARF and JCAHO means the facility has undergone external review of its care standards, record-keeping, and program operations — a meaningful distinction when evaluating detox and residential options in the Los Angeles County area.

Facility Setting and Amenities

Located in Malibu, California, Passages Malibu houses clients in private suites and provides amenities that include an ocean-view pool, hot tub, tennis court, and meals prepared by a gourmet chef. For individuals requiring a medically supported detox and extended residential stay, the environment is designed to reduce the friction of remaining in treatment for the full program duration.

The Malibu setting and private accommodations are not incidental — they are central to how the facility positions extended residential treatment. Clients committing to a month or more of one-on-one intensive programming are doing so in a setting that differs substantially from a standard clinical residential unit.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Aetna Anthem Beacon Blue Cross and Blue Shield ComPsych HealthNet Humana Magellan MHN MultiPlan Three Rivers TriCare Value Options
Payment options
Insurance
Accreditations
CARF Joint Commission JCAHO LegitScript
Note

Treatment is affordable with the help of insurance coverage.

Common questions

FAQs About Grasshopper House LLC Passages C

Does Passages Malibu offer detox services? +
Yes. Detox is one of the listed levels of care at Passages Malibu. The facility operates 24 hours a day and provides a full continuum from detox through residential treatment, outpatient programming, and transitional living, so clients can move through levels of care without transferring to another facility.
What levels of care are available at Passages Malibu? +
Passages Malibu offers four levels of care: detox, residential treatment, outpatient programming, and transitional living. This continuum is designed to support clients from the earliest stage of withdrawal management through longer-term recovery support.
What insurance plans does Passages Malibu accept? +
The facility accepts Aetna, Anthem, Beacon, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ComPsych, HealthNet, Humana, Magellan, MHN, MultiPlan, Three Rivers, TriCare, and Value Options. Individuals are encouraged to call (866) 286-0581 to verify their specific plan and benefits.
How much individual treatment time does Passages Malibu provide? +
The program is structured around 60 to 70 hours of one-on-one treatment over the course of one month. This volume of individual clinical time is a defining feature of the Passages Malibu model and distinguishes it from programs that rely primarily on group sessions.
Is Passages Malibu accredited? +
Yes. Passages Malibu holds accreditation from both CARF and the Joint Commission (JCAHO), and also carries LegitScript certification. These are independent credentialing organizations that evaluate treatment centers against established standards of care and operational accountability.
What conditions does Passages Malibu treat? +
Passages Malibu treats alcohol addiction and drug addiction. The facility offers detox as the first level of care, followed by residential, outpatient, and transitional living options depending on individual clinical need.
When did Passages Malibu open? +
Passages Malibu was founded in 2001 by Pax Prentiss. The facility has operated in Malibu, California for over two decades and is located in Los Angeles County.
What makes Passages Malibu different from other detox and residential programs? +
Several factors distinguish Passages Malibu: dual CARF and Joint Commission accreditation, an on-site detox-through-transitional-living continuum, a treatment model built around 60 to 70 hours of individual one-on-one sessions per month, and a luxury residential setting with private suites and on-site amenities in Malibu, CA.
Does Passages Malibu operate around the clock? +
Yes. Passages Malibu is open 24 hours a day. This is particularly relevant for individuals in the detox phase who require continuous oversight, as well as for family members who may need to reach admissions staff outside of standard business hours.
How can I contact Passages Malibu to discuss placement? +
Passages Malibu can be reached by phone at (866) 286-0581 at any time, as the facility operates 24 hours a day. Additional information is available at passagesmalibu.com. The facility is located at 6428 Meadows Ct, Malibu, CA 90265.
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