Fairfax Hospital FAQs

Bring clothing appropriate for 3 days. Also bring personal items such as toiletries, including shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. Bring a list of medications, dosages and times.

Medicare is accepted for adults. Medicaid for adolescents and adults. We have agreements with all managed care and private insurance companies.

Yes, each patient is attended by a psychiatrist who manages the detox and medicates appropriately according to symptoms under the supervision of 24-hour nursing care.

Visiting hours are scheduled for each unit. Families and significant others are encouraged to participate during scheduled family therapy sessions.

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You are welcome to come in for a no cost assessment. Our trained Intake Department staff will facilitate the admission process including assessment and insurance verification. Uninsured patients are encouraged to speak to the business office to make financial arrangements.

The assessment process is designed to determine the appropriate level of care a patient needs. Often times, it is recommended that patients seek outpatient services either at our facility or in the community. We will always offer referrals to match the patient’s needs before you leave our hospital.

No. Patients are welcome 24 hours a day.

Assessments take approximately 1 – 1.5 hours.

Each patient has an individual treatment plan and treatment team. The typical stay is 7 to 10 days. However, you and your team will determine your length of stay depending on how you are responding to treatment.