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MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital

New Castle, Delaware · Part of Acadia Healthcare

Level of care
Inpatient, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Detox
Ages
13+
Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Cigna, Aetna and 4 more

Listed as operating. 10 sources, newest retrieved Jun 25, 2026. Record researched Jun 25, 2026.

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Published program summary

A 120-bed Acadia-affiliated freestanding psychiatric and addiction hospital serving the New Castle/Wilmington area, offering inpatient stabilization, partial hospitalization, and medical detox across distinct adolescent (13-17), adult (18+), and senior (55+) tracks plus a co-occurring disorders program. It is one of the few facilities in northern Delaware providing dedicated adolescent inpatient psychiatric care.

Services and populations

Specialties
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, Substance abuse / addiction (alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, etc.), Conduct disorder, Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), Adjustment disorder, Dementia-related behavioral problems (seniors)
Modalities
Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy / family sessions, Psycho-education groups, Recreation therapy, Pet therapy, Medication management
Approximate published capacity
120

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Blue Cross Blue Shield, United, Cigna, Aetna, Magellan, Medicare, Medicaid (most Medicaids), TRICARE

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval), Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
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Not yet checked
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Location

Address
575 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
County
New Castle County

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