Residential Eating Disorder Treatment at The Ranch in Weatherford, TX
A Safe, Home-Like Sanctuary for Healing and Recovery
- Medical Monitoring
- Nutritional Support
- Therapeutic Programming
- Individual Care
- Evidence-Based Therapies
- Insurance Accepted
- Family Integration
- Licensed Staff Onsite
- Specialized Services
- Aftercare Planning
- Personalized Treatment
- Licensed Specialists
- Same-Day Intake
- Flexible Scheduling
- Long-Term Recovery
Our Residential Treatment Location
Address: 1664 Whippoorwill Trail, Weatherford, TX 76085
Phone Number: (855) 245-0961
Level of Care: Residential and Partial Hospitalization Program
Who We Treat: Adults (18+)
The Ranch at Weatherford provides the highest quality residential and outpatient treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our homelike setting in Weatherford, TX offers a safe, judgment-free space where clients can reconnect with themselves and focus on healing while surrounded by nature. Walk trails beside peaceful pastures, practice yoga in the sunshine, journal in the privacy of our treehouse, or simply take the time to relax in a rocking chair and reflect. Because we maintain small treatment populations with a high staff-to-client ratio, each person receives the dedicated attention and individualized care often lacking in larger facilities.
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Take a self-guided virtual walkthrough of our residential campus and explore the spaces where healing happens. See resident bedrooms, therapy areas, dining spaces, and peaceful outdoor settings to get a better sense of what life at The Ranch is like before you arrive.
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What to Expect in Residential Treatment
When an eating disorder severely impacts your physical health and daily functioning, a higher level of care is often necessary to achieve stabilization and begin the healing process. The residential eating disorder treatment program at Eating Disorder Solutions in Weatherford, TX, provides round-the-clock support in a highly structured, compassionate environment.
Known affectionately as “The Ranch,” our primary inpatient residential facility offers the clinical sophistication of a top-tier medical center with the warmth and comfort of a home. Located on a peaceful, nature-rich campus just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, we provide a judgment-free space where adults (18+) can step away from daily stressors and focus entirely on recovery.
Our residential program is designed to interrupt destructive behaviors while helping clients rebuild a healthy, intuitive relationship with food and their bodies. We maintain small treatment populations (maximum 22 clients) with a high staff-to-client ratio, ensuring each person receives dedicated attention and individualized care. A typical day in our residential program is structured to provide balance, therapy, and nutritional support.
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast
- 9:00 AM – Group therapy session
- 10:30 AM – Morning snack
- 11:00 AM – Group therapy session
- 12:15 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Group therapy session
- 2:30 PM – Afternoon snack
- 3:00 PM – Group therapy session
- 5:30 PM – Dinner
- 7:30 PM – Evening group session
- 8:30 PM – Evening snack
- 11:00 PM – Lights out
24/7 nursing care in a non-hospital setting, including vital sign monitoring and medication management.
Three chef-prepared meals and three snacks daily, with individualized meal plans created by a registered dietitian.
Multiple group therapy sessions daily, focusing on psychoeducation, recovery skills, and emotional awareness.
Weekly one-on-one sessions with a primary therapist and a registered dietitian.
Weekly family therapy sessions to strengthen support systems and prepare for eventual transition home.
Discharge planning begins within 10 days of admission, with three levels of care to support a smooth transition through recovery.
Evidence-Based Modalities at The Ranch
Our multidisciplinary team of licensed clinical therapists, dietitians, and medical providers utilizes proven therapeutic approaches to address both the eating disorder and any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing negative thought patterns related to body image and food.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Building skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encouraging clients to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, while committing to behavior change.
- Exposure Therapy: Guided therapeutic outings to local Weatherford restaurants and community settings to practice real-world coping skills in a supported environment.
Why Choose Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Near Dallas
Choosing the right location for residential eating disorder treatment can make a meaningful difference in the recovery process. Our residential center near Dallas offers a balance of clinical excellence and physical distance from daily stressors, giving clients the space they need to focus fully on healing. Being close to the Dallas–Fort Worth area also allows families to remain involved in treatment while still providing clients with a calm, removed environment that supports reflection, consistency, and growth.
Our Weatherford location serves adults from across Texas and beyond who are seeking a higher level of care in a setting designed specifically for recovery. With evidence-based treatment, experienced clinicians, and a peaceful residential campus, clients receive the structure and support needed to begin lasting change.
Most Insurances Accepted
Eating Disorder Solutions is in-network with Blue Cross, Magellan Health, Aetna, Molina, Superior Health, Ancillary Care Services, and Friday Health Plans, plus we accept most other insurance. Not sure whether your insurance covers eating disorder treatment? We can help. Just submit the form below or call to confidentially check your benefits coverage.
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Healing in the Heart of Parker County
Healing in a Judgment-Free, Home-Like Setting
Recovery is most effective when individuals feel safe, respected, and understood. Our residential treatment environment is intentionally designed to feel warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental, helping clients move away from shame and fear and toward trust and openness. Rather than a clinical or institutional atmosphere, our setting resembles a comfortable home where clients can settle into treatment without feeling overwhelmed.
Small treatment populations allow our team to truly get to know each client as a person, not just a diagnosis. This supportive atmosphere encourages honest communication, deeper therapeutic work, and stronger connections between clients and staff, all of which are essential for meaningful recovery.
Conveniently Located Near Dallas and Fort Worth
We understand that choosing a residential treatment center is a significant decision for both the individual and their family. Our Weatherford facility is strategically positioned to serve the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering a private, home-like retreat that is still within an easy drive for family therapy sessions and visitation.
Directions from Fort Worth, TX
For families and individuals traveling from Fort Worth, Eating Disorder Solutions is located just 30 miles west of the downtown area. The drive is a straightforward, 35-minute commute via I-30 West to I-20 West. This short distance allows our clients to step away from the daily triggers of their usual environment while remaining close enough for family members to actively participate in the recovery process when clinically appropriate.
Directions from Dallas, TX
Take the First Step Toward Residential Eating Disorder Recovery
If you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder and need structured, round-the-clock support, residential treatment may be the right next step. At Eating Disorder Solutions, we are committed to walking with you through every phase of recovery, starting with a compassionate and confidential conversation.
Our admissions team is available to answer questions, verify insurance, and help you determine whether residential care at our Weatherford location is the best fit for your needs. When you’re ready, we’re here to help you take that first step toward healing, stability, and long-term recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical day look like in residential treatment at The Ranch?
A typical day blends structured meals and snacks, individual therapy, group programming, nutritional counseling, evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT, family sessions when clinically appropriate, and time for rest and reflection. The full schedule is designed to interrupt eating disorder behaviors and build new routines in a supportive setting.
How long is a residential stay at The Ranch?
Length of stay is individualized. Some clients spend a few weeks in residential care, others stay longer. Our team works closely with each client to determine the right pace based on clinical progress, medical stability, and readiness to step down to a lower level of care.
Is there 24/7 medical and nursing support at The Ranch?
Yes. The Ranch is staffed for round-the-clock clinical and medical support. Our team monitors physical health, supports meal protocols, and coordinates with outside medical providers when additional care is needed.
Can my family visit or participate in family therapy during residential treatment?
Yes. Family involvement is a meaningful part of recovery for many of our clients. Family therapy sessions are scheduled when clinically appropriate, and visitation is supported during designated times in the program.
What happens after residential treatment? Do you offer step-down to outpatient care?
Yes. Most clients who complete residential treatment continue with a lower level of care to consolidate their progress. When clinically appropriate, clients can step down to our Weatherford outpatient program for PHP or virtual IOP support, or transition to an aftercare plan that fits their home environment.
Do you accept insurance for residential eating disorder treatment?
Yes. Eating Disorder Solutions is in-network with most major medical plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Magellan, Molina, Baylor Scott & White, UHC/Optum, Friday Health Plan, and Superior Health Plan. Our admissions team will verify your benefits and explain coverage before you begin treatment.
Weatherford Location Glossary
The Ranch at Weatherford is our primary residential treatment facility, designed to provide a safe and restorative environment for eating disorder recovery. The terms below define the specific clinical, environmental, and therapeutic features that make this location unique.
Clinical Sophistication
The advanced level of medical and psychiatric care provided at the facility. The page emphasizes that despite its homelike setting, the Weatherford location operates with the rigorous medical standards of a top-tier healthcare center.
Homelike Setting
A treatment environment intentionally designed to feel warm, welcoming, and non-institutional. The page highlights this approach as a way to help clients move away from shame and fear, settling into treatment without feeling overwhelmed.
Physical Stabilization
The initial phase of residential care focused on restoring medical safety. The page notes that stepping away from city stressors allows clients to focus entirely on this critical first step before moving deeper into psychological recovery.
Primary Inpatient Residential Facility
The core designation of the Weatherford campus. It is the central location where individuals receive 24/7 nursing care and intensive support for complex eating disorders.
Small Treatment Populations
A structural commitment to limiting the number of clients at the facility at any given time. The page explains that this ensures a high staff-to-client ratio, allowing the clinical team to provide dedicated, individualized attention.
Therapeutic Experientials
Real-world recovery exercises integrated into treatment. The page mentions outings to local botanical gardens and therapeutic restaurant visits in Weatherford, which help clients practice rebuilding a healthy relationship with food in public settings.
The Ranch at Weatherford
The proprietary name of the facility. It reflects the nature-rich, pastoral environment that includes walking trails, pastures, and private journaling spaces designed to support holistic healing.
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