What Happened to the Betty Ford Center?

We report on the stark contrast between legal commitments made by the Betty Ford Center in a 2019 Department of Justice settlement and severe, systemic compliance failures reported in 2026.

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What Happened to the Betty Ford Center?

on 08 March

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Catastrophic Compliance Breaches Shake the Foundations of Hazelden Betty Ford in 2026

We report on the stark contrast between legal commitments made by the Betty Ford Center in a 2019 Department of Justice settlement and severe, systemic compliance failures reported in 2026. While the 2019 mandates required the facility to remove architectural barriers and provide ADA accommodations like closed captioning, the 2026 reports describe a severe breakdown in care. These recent violations include hazardous living conditions plagued by toxic black mold, severe insect infestations, years of neglected HVAC maintenance, and the continued denial of essential communication aids for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.

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