Serenity Lodge (Lake Arrowhead) | DHCS-Licensed Addiction Treatment

By SoCal Addiction Centers Editorial Team | Last reviewed: | 2 min read Clinically Reviewed

Serenity Lodge — Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County

Serenity Lodge is a verified-tier SUD treatment facility in Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County. In our directory framework, verified tier requires two independent verification signals: active DHCS license and current CARF accreditation for a SUD-specific program. Serenity Lodge meets both.

The facility operates under DHCS certification 360091DP (Licensed and Certified), authorized for residential treatment with detoxification services. The facility operates at a DHCS-recorded treatment capacity of 66 beds. The DHCS license is current through 12/31/2026.

CARF accreditation

Serenity Lodge holds current CARF International accreditation for SUD-specific programming — specifically: ASAM Level of Care 3.5. CARF accreditation is a voluntary third-party clinical quality review covering program design, clinical outcomes measurement, health and safety, governance, and continuous improvement. It is not a regulatory requirement for California SUD treatment operation but signals operator investment in an independent quality-assurance process.

The CARF SUD-specific accreditation is the signal that lifts this facility from listed to verified tier in our directory. Families evaluating Serenity Lodge can confirm current accreditation status directly at CARF provider search.

SAMHSA National Directory

The facility is not currently matched in the SAMHSA 2025 National Directory per our most recent review. Families should confirm current SAMHSA listing independently if relevant.

What verified tier means

Verified tier places Serenity Lodge above our listed-tier classification (DHCS-licensed only) but below flagship (which requires all four signals: DHCS + CARF + SAMHSA + multiple levels of care at the facility). For families prioritizing CARF-accreditation-backed providers, verified-tier facilities are a materially stronger option set than listed-tier alone.

This tier assignment reflects verification signal density. It is not a quality ranking — clinically-serious providers exist across all three tiers. Our verification methodology walks through the framework in detail.

Verify this facility before admission

Applying our four-source verification methodology — DHCS license, CARF accreditation if claimed, SAMHSA directory cross-reference, and enforcement record check — is the appropriate pre-admission workflow for any facility regardless of tier. Our how to verify a California rehab guide walks through the process.

Questions about this facility or alternatives? Call (310) 596-1751

Our editorial team provides framework-based guidance for families evaluating this or other verified tier facilities in the area. We accept no referral fees. Calls are informational — not a facility sales line.

Looking for treatment options in your area? We can help point you in the right direction. (310) 596-1751 — or request a callback.