Bradford Health Announces the Acquisition of The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness and The Chapter House in Texas
'We are proud to welcome The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House into the Bradford family,' said Rob Marsh, CEO of Bradford Health Services. 'Each of these programs has built a legacy of deep clinical integrity, authentic connection, and strong outcomes. They represent the kind of partners we seek — mission-driven leaders with strong reputations and rooted community impact.'
Located in Smithville, Texas, The Last Resort offers comprehensive care for men, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and virtual intensive outpatient programming (IOP). Crestone Wellness, located in Taylor, Texas, provides medical detox and residential treatment for both men and women. The Chapter House, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, delivers an extended care and sober living program designed specifically for men transitioning from primary treatment.
'This partnership allows us to expand the reach of our mission and do more for the men and women we serve,' said Becky Babb, CEO of The Last Resort. 'We're proud of the work we've done in Texas and excited to grow alongside Bradford — a partner who shares our belief in high-integrity, patient-first care.'
'When The Last Resort was started, our vision was to provide authentic, deeply connected care,' added Corbin Bigheart, President of The Last Resort. 'This acquisition honors that vision and creates opportunities to expand our services in new, meaningful ways.'
The acquisition expands Bradford's footprint across Central and North Texas, enhancing the organization's reach from Richardson to Austin. These three programs now join a growing portfolio of trusted regional providers supported by Bradford's clinical leadership, operational infrastructure, and long-term recovery platform.
'Bradford's growth strategy is grounded in supporting best-in-class operators with the scale, resources, and systems needed to thrive in a changing landscape,' said Christian Chauvet, Partner at Lee Equity Partners. 'The Last Resort, Crestone, and Chapter House are aligned with that strategy — they're respected, proven, and rooted in the communities they serve. We are proud to support this next chapter of growth and quality care delivery.'
Legal counsel for the transaction was led by Burr Forman LLP, who provided critical support throughout the diligence and closing process.
This acquisition follows Bradford's October 2024 integration of Lakeview Health, Stepping Stones for Recovery, and Koru Spring, and its 2023 acquisition of Vertava Health of Mississippi, furthering the company's commitment to expanding access to high-quality addiction treatment across the Southeast and beyond.
About Bradford Health Services:
Bradford Health Services is a leading provider of substance abuse treatment and recovery services with a nationwide reach. Operating through a coordinated network of 40 facilities, Bradford offers affordable, evidence-based treatment across the entire spectrum of care, including early intervention, crisis response, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential care, inpatient detox, and transitional living and life skills programs. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery. For more information, visit http://bradfordhealth.com.
About The Last Resort, Crestone Wellness, and The Chapter House:
The Last Resort Recovery Center, located in Smithville, Texas, delivers individualized care for men through its full continuum of treatment including detox, residential services, and outpatient programming. Crestone Wellness, based in Taylor, Texas, offers medical detox and residential care for both men and women with a focus on medical stabilization and healing. The Chapter House, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, provides extended care and transitional living for men in recovery. Together, these programs have built a reputation for integrity, compassion, and clinical excellence across Texas.
About Lee Equity Partners:
Lee Equity Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that partners with businesses in the financial and healthcare services sectors. Over nearly two decades the firm has utilized its thematic based investment strategy and deep sector knowledge to identify and partner with talented management teams to accelerate growth and build market leading businesses. Additional information is available at https://www.leeequity.com.
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