What Is ASAM Level 3.7? Medically Monitored Inpatient Care at Pyramid Healthcare Philadelphia
Not everyone entering addiction treatment begins at the same place—especially when serious medical concerns are involved. For those facing both substance use and significant physical health conditions, ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored intensive inpatient services may be the safest and most appropriate first step.
At Pyramid Healthcare’s Philadelphia location, we offer this high level of care to individuals who need 24-hour medical oversight during the early stages of recovery. Here’s what this level of care involves, who it’s for and why it’s so critical.
What Does ASAM Level 3.7 Mean?
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines Level 3.7 care as medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment. This means clients receive round-the-clock medical and nursing supervision within a residential setting—not a hospital, but more medically intensive than standard inpatient rehab.
This level is ideal for individuals who:
- Are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms
- Have chronic health conditions that need monitoring (such as diabetes, heart disease, infections)
- Are at risk of medical complications related to substance use
- Require medication management, wound care or frequent health evaluations
At this level, physical health is treated as a priority alongside substance use, so individuals don’t have to choose between stabilizing their body and beginning recovery.
Daily Medical and Nursing Oversight
Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia provides comprehensive daily care delivered by an experienced medical team. This includes:
- Monitoring of vital signs and withdrawal symptoms
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), if appropriate
- Management of both chronic and acute health conditions
- Daily nursing check-ins and adjustments to care plans
This hands-on, medically focused approach allows us to stabilize each individual’s health before progressing to longer-term treatment planning.
Coordinated Specialty Services
Substance use disorder often coexists with other serious health issues. At the 3.7 level, we ensure clients receive coordinated access to specialty care, including:
- Outpatient diagnostic testing
- Medical consultations with specialists
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Integrated treatment planning across disciplines
By coordinating these services in-house or through local providers, we reduce barriers to care and make it easier for clients to stay in treatment while their broader medical needs are addressed.
On-Site Medical Services
In addition to ongoing supervision, Pyramid Healthcare Philadelphia offers essential medical services on-site, including:
- Lab testing and toxicology screens
- Wound care and infection monitoring
- Medication reviews and dosage adjustments
This on-site access eliminates the need for unnecessary transport or disruptions in care, keeping recovery safe and steady.
Why ASAM 3.7 Care Matters
Many people delay or avoid entering treatment because of fears about their medical conditions not being properly addressed. ASAM 3.7 care is designed for individuals in exactly this situation—those who need addiction treatment but also require consistent medical support.
This level of care creates a safe, medically appropriate environment where individuals can stabilize physically and mentally before transitioning to lower levels of care, such as residential treatment or outpatient programs.
Medically Monitored Treatment in Philadelphia
At Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia, we’re committed to meeting clients where they are—medically, emotionally, and psychologically. Our ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored inpatient program is staffed by compassionate professionals who understand the complexity of treating addiction alongside chronic or acute medical needs.
We accept Pennsylvania Medicaid, most commercial insurances and private pay options to ensure treatment is accessible for those who need it most.
If you or a loved one needs intensive treatment with medical supervision, don’t wait.
Contact Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia today to learn more about our medically monitored inpatient services and how we can support you on the path to recovery.
Not everyone entering addiction treatment begins at the same place—especially when serious medical concerns are involved. For those facing both substance use and significant physical health conditions, ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored intensive inpatient services may be the safest and most appropriate first step.
At Pyramid Healthcare’s Philadelphia location, we offer this high level of care to individuals who need 24-hour medical oversight during the early stages of recovery. Here’s what this level of care involves, who it’s for and why it’s so critical.
What Does ASAM Level 3.7 Mean?
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines Level 3.7 care as medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment. This means clients receive round-the-clock medical and nursing supervision within a residential setting—not a hospital, but more medically intensive than standard inpatient rehab.
This level is ideal for individuals who:
- Are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms
- Have chronic health conditions that need monitoring (such as diabetes, heart disease, infections)
- Are at risk of medical complications related to substance use
- Require medication management, wound care or frequent health evaluations
At this level, physical health is treated as a priority alongside substance use, so individuals don’t have to choose between stabilizing their body and beginning recovery.
Daily Medical and Nursing Oversight
Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia provides comprehensive daily care delivered by an experienced medical team. This includes:
- Monitoring of vital signs and withdrawal symptoms
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), if appropriate
- Management of both chronic and acute health conditions
- Daily nursing check-ins and adjustments to care plans
This hands-on, medically focused approach allows us to stabilize each individual’s health before progressing to longer-term treatment planning.
Coordinated Specialty Services
Substance use disorder often coexists with other serious health issues. At the 3.7 level, we ensure clients receive coordinated access to specialty care, including:
- Outpatient diagnostic testing
- Medical consultations with specialists
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Integrated treatment planning across disciplines
By coordinating these services in-house or through local providers, we reduce barriers to care and make it easier for clients to stay in treatment while their broader medical needs are addressed.
On-Site Medical Services
In addition to ongoing supervision, Pyramid Healthcare Philadelphia offers essential medical services on-site, including:
- Lab testing and toxicology screens
- Wound care and infection monitoring
- Medication reviews and dosage adjustments
This on-site access eliminates the need for unnecessary transport or disruptions in care, keeping recovery safe and steady.
Why ASAM 3.7 Care Matters
Many people delay or avoid entering treatment because of fears about their medical conditions not being properly addressed. ASAM 3.7 care is designed for individuals in exactly this situation—those who need addiction treatment but also require consistent medical support.
This level of care creates a safe, medically appropriate environment where individuals can stabilize physically and mentally before transitioning to lower levels of care, such as residential treatment or outpatient programs.
Medically Monitored Treatment in Philadelphia
At Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia, we’re committed to meeting clients where they are—medically, emotionally, and psychologically. Our ASAM Level 3.7 medically monitored inpatient program is staffed by compassionate professionals who understand the complexity of treating addiction alongside chronic or acute medical needs.
We accept Pennsylvania Medicaid, most commercial insurances and private pay options to ensure treatment is accessible for those who need it most.
If you or a loved one needs intensive treatment with medical supervision, don’t wait.
Contact Pyramid Healthcare in Philadelphia today to learn more about our medically monitored inpatient services and how we can support you on the path to recovery.
