VerifiedRehab verifies credentials directly from authoritative sources. We do not accept unconfirmed self-reported information from facilities. Every claim in our verification profiles is cross-referenced with official databases, licensing boards, and accreditation organizations.
What We Verify
Our verification process covers the essential credentials that families need to evaluate when choosing an addiction treatment facility.
Facility Licensing
- State health department license verification
- Substance abuse treatment facility licensure
- Disciplinary action and violation review
Accreditations
- CARF accreditation confirmation
- Joint Commission certification
- State-specific accreditation bodies
Staff Credentials
- Medical director licensure verification
- Clinical staff credential confirmation
- Professional board certifications
Services Offered
- Treatment modality verification
- Level of care confirmation
- Specialty program validation
Insurance & Payment
- Insurance acceptance verification
- Payment option confirmation
- Financial assistance programs
Facility Information
- Location and contact verification
- Operating hours confirmation
- Capacity and amenity validation
What We Don't Verify
Important: Our verification does not cover patient outcomes, success rates, cure claims, or subjective quality assessments. We verify factual credentials only—not the effectiveness of treatment or patient satisfaction levels. These are beyond the scope of third-party credential verification.
Verification Process
Every facility undergoes the same rigorous seven-step verification process.
Initial Data Collection
We gather publicly available information about the facility from third-party sources including treatment directories, professional networks, and government databases.
Source Verification
Each claim is traced back to its primary source—state licensing boards, accreditation organizations, or professional registries.
Documentation Review
We review official documentation including license numbers, accreditation certificates, and staff credentials against authoritative databases.
Cross-Reference Check
Information is cross-referenced across multiple independent sources to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
Profile Creation
Verified information is compiled into a standardized profile with inline citations linking to original sources.
Quarterly Updates
All profiles are reviewed and updated quarterly to reflect any changes in licensing, accreditation, or credentials.
Continuous Monitoring
We monitor for significant changes including license suspensions, accreditation lapses, or disciplinary actions between quarterly updates.
Editorial Independence
Our Independence Standards
- We do not accept payment from facilities for verification or favorable profiles
- All facilities undergo the same standardized verification process
- We have no financial relationships with treatment facilities
- Verification status cannot be purchased or influenced
- We disclose all sources used in our verification process
Correction Policy
We are committed to accuracy. If you identify an error in our verification profiles:
- Contact us with specific details about the error and supporting documentation
- We will investigate all reported errors within 48 hours
- Confirmed errors will be corrected promptly with a notation of the correction
- Significant corrections will be documented in the profile's update history
Verification Limitations
- Verification confirms credentials only—it does not guarantee quality of care or treatment outcomes
- We rely on the accuracy of primary source databases; errors in those sources may be reflected in our profiles
- Credential status can change between update cycles; always confirm directly with facilities
- Our verification is informational only and should not replace professional medical advice
Update Frequency
| Credential Type | Verification Frequency |
|---|---|
| Facility License Status | Real-time monitoring |
| Disciplinary Actions | Monthly |
| Accreditation Status | Quarterly |
| Staff Credentials | Quarterly |
| Services & Programs | Quarterly |