Southern Pines Recovery Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from Joint Commission

AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Southern Pines Recovery, metro Augusta’s first and only ASAM Level 2.7 outpatient medical detox and withdrawal management program, has earned Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through healthcare accreditation. This accomplishment formally recognizes Southern Pines Recovery’s ongoing commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards and delivering the safest, highest quality care to its clients.

Southern Pines Recovery underwent a rigorous onsite survey on June 18-19, 2026. During the visit, a Joint Commission surveyor assessed compliance across key areas including care, treatment and services, environment of care and life safety, human resources and credentialing, medication management, National Patient Safety Goals, and waived testing.

“We’re so proud to earn this Joint Commission accreditation that reflects the very intentional work our team has demonstrated from day one. We have made incredible efforts to live out the standards established by the Joint Commission and we’ll continue on this path for years to come. This is a major milestone and we are proud to serve our community as a ‘Gold Seal’ facility!”

— Brandon Scarboro, LCSW, CMAC, founder and clinical director, Southern Pines Recovery

“Before we even had a key to the building or hired the first employee, we factored Joint Commission’s high standards of safety and accountability into Southern Pines. I’m thrilled by what our team has accomplished, and even more excited about what it means for outpatient treatment options in metro Augusta.”

— Sarah Dasher, executive director, Southern Pines Recovery

Joint Commission surveyors conducted on-site observations and interviews to identify performance strengths and opportunities for continued improvement. With decades of expertise and a data-driven accreditation process, Joint Commission helps ensure health care organizations adhere to leading quality and safety practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commitment to better patient care.

“Joint Commission congratulates Southern Pines Recovery for achieving accreditation by demonstrating its focus on delivering safe and effective care of the highest quality and value,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, Joint Commission. “Through the accreditation process, we worked closely with Southern Pines Recovery to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. Together, we are elevating care for all patients, and we appreciate Southern Pines Recovery’s collaboration throughout this process.”

— Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, Joint Commission
For more information, please visit Joint Commission’s website.

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ABOUT SOUTHERN PINES RECOVERY
Southern Pines Recovery is metro Augusta’s first and only ASAM Level 2.7 outpatient medical detox and withdrawal management program, located at 723 Industrial Park Drive in Evans, Ga. For more information, visit southernpinesrecovery.com or call 706-534-2567.

Sarah Dasher, Executive Director
Southern Pines Recovery
+1 706-534-9141
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