Find hope with inpatient eating disorder treatment
For children, teens, and adults who need 24/7 medical care to stabilize severe or high-risk eating disorder symptoms.
Expert inpatient eating disorder treatment
Patients live on-site and receive 24/7 care from a multidisciplinary medical and clinical team in a specialized eating disorder hospital setting.
Inpatient treatment at ERC includes:
24/7 medical monitoring and supervision
Care led by full-time primary care physicians and psychiatrists
Experienced registered dietitians, therapists, and behavioral health staff
Trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy, along with structured nutritional support
Access to hospital-based care if urgent medical needs can’t be safely managed on-site
It may feel intimidating.
It can also be the turning point.
When you hear the words “inpatient care,” it may sound intimidating. Many of our patients felt the same way at first, and later described the experience as life-saving. If eating disorder symptoms have started to put health at risk, you’re in the right place to get help.
You or your loved one will be supported by an experienced care team in a safe, compassionate setting.
Words from our patients
Healing isn’t just possible. It happens here every day.
This program changed my life for the better. I never thought recovery was possible, but now I know it is.
Lizz F
Care designed for you — and the people who support you
Programs for kids and teens
For children and teens, recovery works best when families are supported too. Caregivers receive education and guidance to help support recovery at home, while patients continue their academics with dedicated school time during the week.
Child & adolescent care
Programs for adults
Adults in inpatient treatment learn and practice tools they can carry into everyday life — supporting recovery beyond the treatment setting and into long-term well-being.
Adult support
Programs for families and caregivers
When someone you love enters inpatient care, we help you understand what’s happening and how to support recovery — during treatment and after discharge.
Family support
Programs for LGBTQ+ individuals
We offer affirming, inclusive care that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout treatment and recovery.
LGBTQ+ support
Not sure what type of care is right for you?
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Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
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Eating Disorders We Treat
If eating disorder symptoms are affecting your health or safety, inpatient care may be appropriate.
We treat a full range of eating disorders, including:
Severe restriction and medical instability requiring close monitoring and support.
Serious medical and psychological risks, regardless of body size.
Extreme food avoidance that interferes with nutrition and health.
Loss of control around eating with significant physical or emotional impact.
Binge–purge cycles that place strain on the body and mind.
Disordered eating patterns that affect physical health and well-being.
Insulin restriction in people with diabetes, requiring specialized medical care.
Eating disorder symptoms that don’t fit one diagnosis but still require comprehensive treatment.
Obsessive focus on “clean” eating that compromises nutrition and mental health.
Have questions? Find answers here
What’s the difference between inpatient and residential eating disorder treatment?
While inpatient treatment is designed for people who need 24/7 medical monitoring due to medical instability or severe symptoms, residential treatment is typically appropriate once a person is medically stable and ready to focus more fully on therapeutic work in a structured environment. In both inpatient and residential treatment, patients live on-site and receive structured care.
If you’re unsure which level of care is appropriate, our team can help assess your situation and guide you to the right next step.
How do I know if inpatient treatment is necessary?
Inpatient care may be recommended when eating disorder symptoms begin to put physical health or safety at risk. This can include medical instability, rapid weight loss, severe restriction, purging behaviors, or difficulty maintaining nutrition outside of a highly supported setting.
A brief assessment with our admissions team can help determine whether inpatient care is the safest and most appropriate option.
How long does inpatient eating disorder treatment last?
The length of inpatient treatment varies based on individual medical needs, symptom severity, and progress in treatment. Some patients may need a shorter period of stabilization, while others may require more time before stepping down to another level of care.
Our goal is to provide the right level of support for as long as it’s needed, then help transition patients to the next appropriate phase of recovery.
What happens after inpatient treatment?
When a patient is medically stable, our team works closely with them and their support system to plan next steps, which may include residential, partial hospitalization, outpatient, or virtual treatment. This step-down approach helps ensure continuity of care and ongoing support as recovery continues.
