Monte Nido

What Monte Nido is

Monte Nido is a US eating disorder treatment provider founded on the principle that recovery is possible with the right care. The company operates a full spectrum of programs including inpatient facilities with 24-hour medical support, residential treatment centers, day treatment programs, and virtual care options. Monte Nido serves adolescents and adults of all genders who struggle with eating disorders. The organization also supports families and loved ones through caregiver resources and alumni programs for long-term recovery maintenance.

How treatment works

The company describes its approach through four levels of care, each designed to meet people at different stages of recovery. Inpatient care provides the highest level of support: 24-hour medical and psychological monitoring for people who need intensive stabilization or medical management. Residential treatment offers 24/7 care in home-like settings where people stay on-site while participating in group and individual therapy. Day treatment (also called partial hospitalization) allows people to live at home while attending structured treatment sessions during daytime hours, then returning to their support systems each evening. Virtual programs deliver treatment entirely online, which the site says fits people's schedules and lets them receive care from home.

The matching process begins when someone contacts the company through its admissions team at 888-228-1253 or through an online form. The site offers a 2-minute screening quiz that can help determine if an eating disorder might be present. Once someone reaches out, the admissions team assesses their needs and insurance to recommend an appropriate level of care. The company says it can match people to "the nearest location" by having them share basic information about themselves.

Within a program, treatment draws from proven therapies. The site specifically names cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as methods the team uses. Treatment includes individual therapy, group sessions, and nutritional counseling with dietitians who specialize in eating disorders. Clinical staff also address co-occurring issues like depression and anxiety. The site notes that alumni report having access to dietitians who specialize in eating disorders and to electives addressing specific issues like chronic illness support groups or family dynamics workshops that can trigger disordered eating behaviors. Treatment lasts as long as clinically indicated; the site does not specify a typical length of stay.

Switching providers and adjusting care levels is possible. The site mentions continuity of care with outpatient providers and says clients can transition between different levels of Monte Nido's own programs as their needs change. For people completing treatment, Monte Nido offers an alumni program that includes virtual support groups, returning to care options, and other resources to help maintain recovery long-term.

The company also serves families. Parents and caregivers can access information about how to support someone with an eating disorder, join virtual support groups specifically for caregivers, and connect with other resources designed for loved ones of people in treatment.

What the pages state

Monte Nido has 50 locations nationwide with additional virtual access. The company lists specific locations in these 27 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

Treatment covers these eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and others including orthorexia, ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder), and OSFED (other specified feeding or eating disorder).

On insurance, the site states it is "in-network with most insurance plans" and says clients can check coverage through an insurance checker tool on the website. The site mentions managing "single case agreements when needed" for plans not in-network, but does not list specific insurance carriers or networks.

The company publishes treatment outcomes: 85 percent of clients rated their experience "good to excellent," 70 percent discharged with "mild to no eating disorder symptoms," and 70 percent discharged with "mild to no symptoms of depression." The site also reports that primary therapists were rated 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Monte Nido emphasizes 30 years of history in eating disorder treatment, describing itself as having "led eating disorder treatment with compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults of all genders" over that span. The company is accredited by Joint Commission and is a member of the Residential Eating Disorder Consortium and Eating Disorders Coalition.

The site does not publish standard pricing on its public pages. It directs people to work with the admissions team and provides a form to include insurance details so the team can "review coverage" with them.

What the pages do not say

The captured pages do not specify minimum or typical lengths of stay at each level of care. They do not list which specific insurance plans are in-network, only that "many insurance plans" are accepted. The site does not disclose therapist credentials, licensure types, or staff qualifications. While testimonials mention staff members by first name, the pages do not provide information about how many therapists work for the company or their training backgrounds.

The pages do not explain how day treatment scheduling works in detail or whether people need to live near a location to participate. They do not publish pricing for any program level. The site does not describe dietary restrictions, meal planning, or specific activities included in each program, and it does not specify languages available beyond the implicit English on the main site.

The pages do not address medication prescribing policies, whether psychiatrists are on staff, or which medications can be managed during treatment. They do not name a specific therapeutic philosophy beyond mentioning CBT and DBT.

Who it fits

Monte Nido works for people who need inpatient or residential treatment and have insurance or resources to cover treatment, since pricing is not published and is negotiated through admissions. The company serves adolescents alongside adults, so families with teenage members struggling with eating disorders have multiple program options. It serves people of all genders and acknowledges eating disorders across sexualities and races.

The service fits people who need or prefer virtual care and want to stay at home. It also fits families who can access one of the 27 states where locations operate. Athletes and people with atypical presentations of eating disorders like ARFID find specific program tracks.

People paying cash without insurance should contact the company directly to discuss options. Those in states without a listed Monte Nido location would need to either relocate temporarily for residential care or choose the virtual program.