Ascension Recovery Services Announces Opening of Renewal Falls Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Ascension RS served as development partner and will provide ongoing management support for the new Cedar Falls facility

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ascension Recovery Services (Ascension RS), the leading national behavioral health consulting, development and management company, today announced the opening of Renewal Falls, a new addiction treatment and behavioral health facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Ascension RS served as a development partner for the facility, working with Renewal Falls and ThriveNow Recovery Centers to help bring the center from concept to operation. Ascension RS will remain involved as part of the ongoing management team supporting the facility.

Located at 4900 Prairie Parkway, Renewal Falls provides medical detoxification, residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment when appropriate, and care for co-occurring mental health conditions.

“Opening a treatment center requires aligning the clinical model, staffing, operations, regulatory requirements and financial realities needed to build a sustainable program,” said Doug Leech, chief executive officer of Ascension Recovery Services. “We are proud to have helped bring Renewal Falls to life and to continue supporting the organization as it serves patients and families across Iowa.”

Ascension RS partners with healthcare organizations, communities, investors and other organizations to develop and operate behavioral health treatment programs. Its capabilities include feasibility analysis, clinical and operational planning, facility development, licensing support, staffing and ongoing management.

Renewal Falls is part of the ThriveNow Recovery Centers network, expanding access to behavioral healthcare across Iowa.

“Renewal Falls represents an important investment in behavioral healthcare for Cedar Falls and the surrounding region,” said Brock Milligan, Sr. development and community relations specialist at ThriveNow Recovery Centers. “Our goal is to create a place where individuals can access the care and support they need to build a lasting foundation for recovery.”

Renewal Falls will celebrate its grand opening Thursday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4900 Prairie Parkway in Cedar Falls.

About Ascension Recovery Services
Ascension Recovery Services (Ascension RS) is a national leader in behavioral health program development and management, partnering investors, hospitals, health systems, government entities, non-profit treatment organizations and tribal lands to accelerate the creation and operation of high-impact substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment programs. As the nation’s first Substance Use Disorder Management Services Organization (SUD-MSO), ARS integrates capital planning, facility design, licensure and accreditation, staffing, payer contracting, marketing, and long-term management into a single, scalable model. With more than a decade of experience and projects spanning 80 organizations across 35 states, Ascension RS supports every level of care—including Residential Treatment Centers, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Sober Living Homes, and hospital-based treatment lines—delivering measurable clinical and financial results for its partners. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida Ascension RS combines financial expertise, clinical excellence, and compassionate leadership to expand access to sustainable recovery nationwide. For more information, visit www.ascensionrs.com.

About Renewal Falls
Renewal Falls is a behavioral health treatment center in Cedar Falls, Iowa, providing treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, including medical detoxification, residential treatment and medication-assisted treatment when appropriate.

Amanda Cecconi
Ascension Recovery Services
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