Sharp McDonald Center, Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Accepts Insurance
TREATS
Substance use disorder
Mental health
LEVELS OF CARE
Inpatient · PHP · Outpatient
INSURANCE
Accepts insurance
Medicare · VA Community Care
Also accepts private pay
About Sharp McDonald Center
Key Facility Details
- License and Registration: California Department of Public Health (CDPH) License #080000319
- Verified Rehab Accreditations: The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval)
- Primary Disorders Treated: Substance Use Disorders (Alcohol and Drug Addiction) and Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders.
- Treatment Facility Location: Linda Vista, San Diego, California, United States
- Sharp McDonald Center Contact Number: (800) 734-3477
Senior Healthcare and Medical Team
- Christopher D. Howard – President & Chief Executive Officer | LinkedIn Profile
- Dr. Amy A. Adome – Senior VP & Chief Clinical and Transformation Officer | LinkedIn Profile
- Kelly McDonough – Lead Clinical Nurse | LinkedIn Profile
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
An urban setting, 5.8 miles from the coast. The nearest town is San Diego (population 1.4M), 6.5 miles away.
Nearest named features
- San Diego RiverRiver · 4.7 miles
- Crown Point ShoresBeach · 4.8 miles
- Fletcher HillsMountain range · 9.5 miles
- Otay Mountain WildernessWilderness area · 24 miles
- Cedar Creek FallsWaterfall · 28 miles
- Cleveland National ForestNational forest · 30 miles
Getting there
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)Major international · 5.5 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Sharp McDonald Center Photos and Images
The images of Sharp McDonald Center reveal a professional yet serene clinical environment designed to promote healing and focus. Interior photographs showcase clean, modern group therapy rooms and private consultation spaces that offer a peaceful atmosphere for patients to engage in their recovery journey and connect with peers.
Additional photos capture the well-maintained exterior and outdoor communal areas of the Linda Vista campus. These images highlight the facility’s accessible design and its integration within a quiet neighborhood, providing a stable and secure backdrop for those participating in detoxification and residential rehabilitation programs at the center.
Sharp McDonald Center Detox and Rehab Services
Sharp McDonald Center provides expert medically supervised detoxification services, ensuring a safe and comfortable transition for patients clearing addictive substances from their systems. Their clinical team monitors patients around the clock, utilizing evidence-based protocols to manage withdrawal symptoms and prepare individuals for the next stages of rehabilitation.
The center’s rehab services include short-term residential treatment and intensive outpatient programs that address the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Through a combination of individual counseling, group therapy, and family education, the programs focus on relapse prevention and the development of healthy life skills for lasting recovery.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Sharp McDonald Center Address, Location and Contact Information
The facility is located at 8003 Linda Vista Road in the Linda Vista neighborhood of San Diego. Situated near the University of San Diego, the center is conveniently located along a major transit corridor, making it easily accessible for local residents and families across the county.
The campus is positioned in a quiet, established area that provides a stable setting for those in treatment. For more information or to begin an assessment, readers can contact the center via the phone number listed on our directory to speak with a specialist.
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Nearest neighborhoods
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Sharp McDonald Center Prices and Payment Options
As a non-profit hospital-based facility, Sharp McDonald Center provides high-quality care with pricing that is competitive for the San Diego region. Outpatient programs typically range from $5,000 to $15,000, while residential treatment costs vary based on the intensity and duration of the clinical services required.
The center offers a variety of payment options, including self-pay and financial assistance for those who qualify. Their admissions team works closely with individuals to provide a detailed cost breakdown and ensure that high-quality behavioral healthcare remains accessible to the diverse population of the San Diego community.
Payment Options
Public Insurance Accepted
Medications Offered
Support Services
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Assessment and Testing
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Sharp McDonald Center Reviews and Ratings
As of January 29, 2026, Sharp McDonald Center maintains a positive standing on its Google Business Profile, with many former patients and families praising the staff’s professionalism. Reviewers often highlight the effectiveness of the structured programs and the compassionate care provided by the clinical and nursing teams.
The ratings reflect the facility’s long-standing commitment to high-quality healthcare and patient satisfaction in the San Diego community. Many testimonials express gratitude for the supportive environment and the comprehensive education provided to families, which is frequently cited as a key factor in successful long-term outcomes.

Excellent rating
Sharp McDonalds Center is truly amazing. The staff are exceptional and genuinely care about your well-being and progress. The counselors help you gain lots of insight within yourself in a challenging yet productive way.… I couldn't thank Sharp McDonald's Center more for where I'm at today. Thank you so much for everything!
The staff were all wonderful and willing to work with me on an individual level to customize my treatment. Great place
It makes me really sad that people are treated this way. I contacted this company for help in December and spoke with I believe her name was Debra an older lady who answered the phone. She took all of my info and said… she would get back to me the next day if not within 48 hours. It's now a month later and I never heard from them again. Thankfully I know how to advocate for myself and called other companies. No wonder people are struggling with addiction when you have places like this who could care less about the people who call for help. I wish they weren’t apart of Sharp because they don’t care.
Was a patient in Jan.89....still Sober
You can’t order at the kiosk and bring it up to the counter. So they don’t mess it up AGAIN. No one says hello. I hope the management changes things
If you want what they have to offer and are willing to make the effort to get it I highly recommend Sharp McDonald center. The entire staff is beyond outstanding. Being alumni of 6 rehabs over the last 17 years, state… funded and posh as £♡¿/
This program needs more 5 star reviews.
I believe most of the staff have good intentions. The therapist were available if you need any resources. It was hard to get one on one care. Most of the nurses were courteous. I use that very loosely. The two ladies… overnight were amazing. The black guy in the evening should pick a new line of work. He would deny patients medicine, talk at them very snarling, wouldn't listen, and seems like an unhappy person. My mood would instantly drop the days that he worked. They have security at night. They were ok. It was a big guy with glasses that told bad dad jokes. It was hard to figure out if he really cared or was just asking questions because it was apart of his job.
Displays change my life in the most amazing way ever. The staff is helpful in all aspects of recovery. The fellowship is amazing and what this program has done for me is more than I could’ve ever asked for. It saved my… life.I am so thankful I have the opportunity to go through this experience and reconstruction in my life that I’ve never had by going to residential, php, and iop. Thank you McDonald’s center I will continue to go to aftercare which is an extension of the McDonald Center community and continue the fellowship I’ve gained in this community.
from a clinical/medical standpoint they are excellent but that's just dealing with doctors which you only see once in a blue moon because they are just there to let you know about your lab results and gauge your overall… health. It's a very quick visit but an informative one... However I am sorry to say that nearly every other aspect of this facility and the program as a whole is not what it should be, and worse, I'm not certain they could be what they need to be.. the therapists are completely impotent which is disheartening, and they can be rude for failing to shelve their personal issues while working which is incredibly unprofessional. I've never experienced such mediocrity for a place that should expect a higher standard for itself. The accommodations are clean but very depressing. The beds are actually not beds, they are a thin hard plastic mattress and same for the pillows. The group sessions are forgettable. They accomplish nothing. The most important issue of all is that the facility and the people/therapists who work there do not foster an environment of real trust so a healing process can take place. Would never recommend this place to anyone. it's just not what you would expect from Sharp... my insuramce covered most of it but im still paying off my portion and it kills me to have to pay anything for this pathetic rehab that is not worth the money regardless of how much your insurane will cover
I wouldn't be where I am today without the entire staff at SMC..It gave me my life back and I will forever be grateful.. This is an update to my review Shortly here I will be celebrating three years of continuous… sobriety thanks in huge part to the staff and the friends that I made while at SMC
My loved one has left treatment there a changed person...for the better. Very caring and supportive staff.
I was referred here by my primary physician, a Sharp doctor, who suggested I explore outpatient services. I called and answered a few questions, then was called by an admittance administrator who said they would only… admit me as an inpatient. Despite both my own and physician's feelings that felt I would be fine with outpatient services, this facility denied me access based on a single phone call... no offer to meet in person, explore my situation, etc. Clearly they were more interested in the revenue from a mutli-week stay. Thankfully I didn't enroll and with the help of my physician, no longer find the need to explore any options. Before wasting many thousands of dollars at this facility, be sure to explore others who actually care more about people than profit.
One of the best options out there to begin your recovery. Outstanding staff and a program that not only educates but helps you make a plan to stay sober. Also provides transitional support from residential care back… into your daily life. The weekly alumni meeting has been crucial to my sobriety for 3.5 years. Thank you for my life back!
My roomate called for help today and they will call him back tomorrow..
Very high quality standards of care
Best thing I have ever done. The staff and the doctors are Great. I pretty much owe them my life.
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