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Chatham Oaks RCF

Iowa City, IA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Iowa City, IA · Accepts Medicaid · Serves seniors.

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About Chatham Oaks RCF

Chatham Oaks Residential Care Facility (RCF) provides residential care for adults seeking support for chronic mental illness. This facility provides a 24-hour well monitored, structured and supportive environment for their patients. It offers individualized, person-centered service plans that help residents develop skills for greater independence and community living.
The center’s approach focuses on skills-building to help residents live independently. The residential program provides various services to attend the needs of the patients. It has its own nursing services, care coordinators, social work support, and organized recreational activities to help clients to confidently manage their conditions and learn the skills needed for reintegration to the community.
Chatham Oaks offers daily and hourly home-based habilitation services for individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. The program prepares individuals to fully integrate into the community through 24-hour support based on individual needs, empowering them to manage their conditions, live independently, and develop life skills.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Medications used
Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine + 3 more
Recovery supports
Housing services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

4515 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52246

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Facility direct line

(319) 887-2701

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chatham Oaks RCF accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Chatham Oaks RCF accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific IA Medicaid plan. Call (319) 887-2701 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Chatham Oaks RCF offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Chatham Oaks RCF have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Chatham Oaks RCF use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Chatham Oaks RCF?
Call the facility directly at (319) 887-2701 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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