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10 Best Self-Pay Rehabs in San Antonio, TX (2026)

We list 23 self-pay rehabs in San Antonio, TX, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 23Treatment facilities
  • 7Offer detox
  • 6Inpatient / residential
  • 16Accept Medicaid

Cash / Self-Pay: the basics

You can pay for rehab yourself, often called self-pay or private pay. Costs vary widely by level of care, location, length of stay and amenities, so outpatient care usually costs far less than residential treatment. Many programs offer payment plans or discounts, and you can often use HSA or FSA funds for treatment. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 self-pay rehabs in San Antonio, TX

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Blue Heron Recovery

    San Antonio, TX

    8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
    4.8Google92 reviews

    Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  2. Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital – Serving South Texas

    San Antonio, TX

    8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
    3.5Google760 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. New Day Recovery Services

    San Antonio, TX

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.9Google68 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  4. Metro Treatment of Texas LP – New Season Treatment Center

    San Antonio, TX

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    4.3Google94 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. Alamo Behavioral Health

    San Antonio, TX

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.6Google35 reviews

    Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  6. Positive Recovery LLC – San Antonio

    San Antonio, TX

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. San Antonio Lifetime Recovery Inc – Lifetime Recovery Outpatient

    San Antonio, TX

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.1Google31 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  8. Cenikor Foundation

    San Antonio, TX

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    4.2Google5 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance and self-pay.

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  9. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

    San Antonio, TX

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    2.8Google769 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Eleanor Health

    San Antonio, TX

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    4.1Google26 reviews

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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All self-pay rehabs in San Antonio, TX

8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
3.5Google760 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Blue Heron Recovery

San Antonio, TX 78217

8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
4.8Google92 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Alamo Behavioral Health

San Antonio, TX 78239

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.6Google35 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

San Antonio, TX 78259

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.8Google769 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cenikor Foundation

San Antonio, TX 78215

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
4.2Google5 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
4.3Google94 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.4Google91 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Day Recovery Services

San Antonio, TX 78213

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.9Google68 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

River City Rehabilitation Center Inc

San Antonio, TX 78214

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.1Google31 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10
5.0Google1 review

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
4.2Google96 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Eleanor Health

San Antonio, TX 78217

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.1Google26 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.4Google92 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
—
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
1.0Google5 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.6FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.6 out of 10
2.7Google6 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Alamo Area Resource Center Inc

San Antonio, TX 78207

5.4FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.4 out of 10
3.9Google80 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Best Option LLC

San Antonio, TX 78201

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
4.4Google21 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many self-pay rehabs are in San Antonio, TX?

We list 23 self-pay rehabs in San Antonio, TX, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.