Rehab Cost in South Africa

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  • 10 November 2025

AI Overview - Rehab Costs In South Africa

  • Average rehab cost in South Africa. Mainstream private (24 to 28 days): R 50,000 to R 100,000. Extended private (6 to 13 weeks): R 100,000 to R 200,000+. Luxury private (28 days): R 200,000 to R 300,000+. Outpatient, structured 4 to 6 weeks: around R 12,000+
  • Our prices – Liberty Home Rehab, Cape Town, South Africa: 28-day shared: R 100,000 (ZAR). 28-day private: R 150,000. 42-day shared: R 145,000. Medical Services Fund: R 20,000 for GP/psychiatry, diagnostics, and medications. Beyond Online Outpatient 6 weeks R 11,500
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This guide explains rehab costs in South Africa with typical averages and our own 28-day prices, what’s included and not included, how medical costs work, and how to get a confirmed quote quickly. Prices are guide figures and are finalised after a brief clinical assessment.

Rehab Costs in South Africa: Typical Averages

Rehab fees in South Africa vary by programme type, length, medical needs, and setting. The ranges below are a guide. We confirm your exact fee after a brief clinical screen.

Typical Price Bands in South Africa (guide only)​

  • Government-funded services. Often free or low fee, with bigger waiting lists and fewer amenities.
  • Structured outpatient (4 to 6 weeks). Around R 12,000+ depending on intensity and schedule.
  • Mainstream private inpatient. From R 50,000–R 100,000 for about 24–28 days. Longer stays scale up from there.
  • Extended private stays (6–13 weeks). Often R 100,000–R 200,000+ depending on length, type of room, and clinical intensity.
  • Luxury tier. 28-day programmes starting around R 200,000–R 300,000+
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What Drives Cost Up or Down

  • Type of programme. Inpatient (24/7 residential) includes accommodation, meals, and intensive therapy, so it costs more than outpatient. 
  • Structured outpatient programmes. They are lower cost because you sleep at home and attend scheduled sessions.
  • Length of stay. Many people start with 28 days; 42–90 days cost more when clinically advised.
  • Detox needs. Low-to-moderate risk can often be supported onsite. Higher-risk withdrawal may require hospital stabilisation and a separate hospital bill.
  • Co-occurring needs. Psychiatric reviews, diagnostics, and medications add to the overall budget.
  • Setting and amenities. Private rooms, premium estates, or resort-style facilities price higher.

Rehab Costs at Liberty Home Rehab

28-day rehab cost

  • Shared room: R 100,000
  • Private room: R 150,000
  • Optional 42-day shared: R 145,000
  • Medical Services Fund: R 20,000 set aside for GP or psychiatry reviews, diagnostics, and medications
  • Final price is confirmed after your clinical screen.

Outpatient option

  • Beyond Online Outpatient (6 weeks): R 11,500 Suitable for step-down or when residential care is not required after clinical screening.

Included in inpatient rehab

  • Full board accommodation
  • Structured daily programme
  • Two individual therapy sessions each week
  • Nurse monitoring and in-house screening
  • Weekend community activities and 12-Step access
  • Airport pick up and drop off

Next step

  • Tell us your preferred start week and room type.
  • We will confirm your quote after the clinical screen.

Talk to Our Admissions Team

What is Included in Your Stay

Accommodation with full board prepared by our in-house team. A consistent daily timetable of therapeutic groups. Two individual counselling sessions each week during Phase 1. Nurse monitoring and in-house substance screening. Holistic activities such as movement, mindfulness, and creative groups. Weekend community activities and access to 12-Step meetings. Airport transfers on arrival and departure. A clear discharge and aftercare plan.

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Payment and Deposit

We will talk through payment methods and deposit timing with you in a calm, private call. Programme fees are not billed to insurers. Certain medical consultations may be claimable with South African medical insurance if PMB criteria apply. The Medical Services Fund is used for external medical costs.

Refunds and Cancellations

We share the current refund and cancellation terms in writing before you pay a deposit. If anything is unclear, we will explain it step by step.

Cape Town Snapshot

If you’re budgeting the cost of rehab in Cape Town, ask each centre to confirm what is included in the core fee and what is billed externally, then map a full 28-day plus step-down budget. Differences across the city reflect room type, staff-to-client ratios, on-site medical oversight, and amenities.

How to Use These Ranges

Treat these bands as context. They help you frame a realistic budget and spot outliers. Your final quote depends on your clinical assessment, chosen room type, length of stay, and whether any hospital care is needed. We provide a written, itemised quote and a forecast of any likely external medical costs before you decide.

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Aftercare and Step-Down Options

Phase 2 Reintegration, 28 days: Shared R 45,500 • Private R 65,300 • Medical Float R 10,000
Phase 3 Community, 28 days: Shared R 21,500 • Private R 39,500
Beyond Online Outpatient, six weeks: R 11,500
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Medical Detox Cost South Africa

Many people can be supported safely onsite when withdrawal risk is low to moderate, with nurse oversight and prescriber input. If risk is higher or complications are present, we coordinate hospital stabilisation first. Hospital and specialist fees are separate from programme fees. We stay involved to ensure a smooth handover back into the programme.

How to Get a Confirmed Rehab Price

A short, compassionate call with a clinician lets us confirm your programme fee and outline any likely medical costs.

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Request a Quote

Share your preferred start week, room type, and any known medical needs. We reply with a guide total and the next steps after your clinical screen.

We will listen, answer your questions, and help you choose a safe start.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does rehab cost in South Africa on average?

Guide only. Mainstream private 24 to 28 days is about R 50,000 to R 100,000. Extended 6 to 13 weeks is R 100,000 to R 200,000+. Luxury 28 days is R 200,000 to R 300,000+. Always confirm with each centre after assessment.

Shared R 100,000 and Private R 150,000 for 28 days. We confirm the final figure after a brief clinical screen. A Medical Services Fund R 20,000 is set aside for GP or psychiatry reviews, diagnostics, and medications.

Approximate guides. 28-day shared is about R 3,570 per day. 28-day private is about R 5,360 per day. The 42-day shared option is about R 3,450 per day. These are rounded averages for planning only.

Non-acute alcohol detox can often be supported onsite within the programme. If hospital stabilisation is safer, the hospital and specialist bill separately. We coordinate the handover and continuity of care.

Programme fees at our centre are not billed to insurers. Some medical consultations may be claimable with South African medical insurance if PMB criteria apply. We will explain what may be claimable during your admissions call.

Key drivers are length of stay, room type, medical intensity, detox complexity, co-occurring mental health needs, and setting or amenities. Make sure you compare like for like and ask what is included versus billed externally.

Many people begin with 28 days, and some stay 42 to 90 days when clinically advised. Longer programmes cost more but can reduce relapse risk when combined with step-down support.

There is no fixed number. Some people complete one residential stay with strong aftercare, others return for additional support. Budget for the full pathway – residential plus step-down and outpatient follow up.

Published guides at our centre: Phase 2 Reintegration 28 days – Shared R 45,500, Private R 65,300, Medical Float R 10,000. Phase 3 Community 28 days – Shared R 21,500, Private R 39,500. Beyond Online Outpatient six weeks – R 11,500.

Thinking About Rehab?

Reaching out is a big step. You do not have to decide everything today. Share a few details and a clinician will contact you in confidence, listen to what is going on, and talk you through safe next steps. We can explain the programme, check any medical needs, and confirm the earliest start dates. If you are helping a loved one, we will guide you on how to support them.

There is no pressure. Just clear answers and a calm plan. Use the form and we will get back to you shortly. If you prefer to talk now, call or WhatsApp +27 60 014 4200. We are here to help.

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