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July 8 2026

How Much Does Rehab Marketing Really Cost? A Transparent Breakdown

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If you’ve ever tried to figure out how much rehab marketing should cost, you know the feeling:

You visit agency websites. None of them list prices. You have to “request a quote.” You fill out a form. A salesperson calls. They ask about your budget. They dance around the price. Finally, they give you a number—but you have no idea if it’s fair.

It’s frustrating. And it’s intentional.

Most agencies hide their pricing because they want to size up your budget before telling you what they charge. They want to charge you as much as possible, not as little as fair.

We do things differently. Here’s exactly what rehab marketing costs—and what you actually get for your money.

What Most Agencies Charge

Here’s what the typical social media marketing agency charges in 2026:

Entry-Level ($500–$1,500/month):

8–20 posts per month
1–2 platforms
No video
No Google Posts
Setup fees often apply

Mid-Market ($1,500–$5,000/month):

12–20 posts per month
2–4 platforms
Video is usually extra
Google Posts are usually extra
Setup fees often apply
6–12 month contracts

Premium ($5,000–$15,000+/month):

20–40 posts per month
4–6 platforms
Video is still often extra
Google Posts are still often extra
Setup fees are common
6–12 month contracts
Hidden fees everywhere

Enterprise ($15,000–$25,000+/month):

40–80 posts per month
Full presence
But you’re paying $15,000+ for what should cost much less

Most agencies charging $5,000–$10,000 per month deliver just 40–80 pieces of content. That’s $125–$208 per post.

Think about that. You’re paying over $100 for a single social media post.

The Hidden Costs Nobody Tells You About

Here’s where it gets even worse. Most agencies don’t tell you the full cost upfront. They hit you with hidden fees after you sign:

What they don’t tell you:

❌ Setup Fees: $500–$2,000
❌ Video Production: $500–$2,500/month
❌ Google Posts: $500–$1,000/month
❌ Additional Platforms: $500–$1,500 each
❌ Strategy Calls: $200–$500/hour
❌ Reporting: $500–$1,000/month

What you actually pay:

That $5,000/month quote becomes $8,000–$12,000/month.

And you’re still only getting 40–80 posts.

What Rehabinate includes:

✅ No setup fees
✅ Video included
✅ Google Posts included
✅ All 6 platforms included
✅ Strategy calls included
✅ Reporting included
✅ One flat price. No surprises.

This is why Rehabinate is different. We tell you the full price upfront. No setup fees. No hidden costs. No surprises.

What Rehabinate Charges

We keep it simple. One flat price. Everything included.

Ignite ($3,000/month):

1 location
3 custom posts daily (1 GBP + 1 Video Ad + 1 Image Ad)
252 placements per month
6 platforms: Google, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
Monthly performance report
Profile setup included
Stock images supplied by us
No setup fees
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Dominance ($5,000/month):

2 locations
3 custom posts daily PER LOCATION
252 placements per month PER LOCATION
6 platforms for both locations
Monthly performance report for both locations
Profile setup included
Stock images supplied by us
No setup fees
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Velocity ($7,000/month):

3 locations
3 custom posts daily PER LOCATION
252 placements per month PER LOCATION
6 platforms for all locations
Monthly performance report for all locations
Profile setup included
Stock images supplied by us
No setup fees
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Additional locations: +$2,000 per location

That’s it. No surprises. No hidden fees. No upsells.

You can see our full pricing for yourself.

The Cost Per Post Comparison

Here’s how the numbers actually stack up:

What most agencies deliver:

❌ 40–80 posts per month
❌ 2–4 platforms
❌ Extra charges for video
❌ $500–$2,000 setup fees
❌ 6–12 month contracts
❌ $125–$208 per post
❌ $5,000–$10,000+/month

What Rehabinate delivers (starting at $3,000/month for one location):

✅ 252 posts per month
✅ 6 platforms
✅ Video included
✅ No setup fees
✅ No contracts. Cancel anytime.
✅ Just $12 per post
✅ $3,000/month for one location

Our cost per post is 10 to 17 times lower than traditional agencies.

That’s not slightly better. That’s dramatically better.

What About Hiring In-House?

Many rehab directors consider hiring an in-house marketing person. Let’s look at that option:

The average in-house marketing hire costs:

$4,500–$6,500/month in salary
Plus benefits (health insurance, 401k, etc.)
Plus payroll taxes
Plus equipment and software
Plus management and training

Total cost: $5,500–$8,000+/month

For that, you get one person. One person who:

Has a limited skill set (not an expert in everything)
Has limited capacity (can’t produce 252 posts per month)
Has limited platform knowledge (specializes in one or two)
Takes vacations and sick days
Can leave at any time

Now compare that to Rehabinate:

For $3,000/month, you get:

A full team of experts
252 posts per month across 6 platforms
Video, images, and captions all included
No hiring, no training, no management
No benefits, no equipment, no software costs
Month-to-month. No contract.

The math is simple. In-house marketing costs more and delivers less.

The Bottom Line

Rehab marketing shouldn’t be a guessing game. You should know exactly what you’re paying for and exactly what you’re getting.

At Rehabinate, we make it simple:

$3,000/month for one location
252 posts per month across 6 platforms
Just $12 per post
No setup fees
No contracts
No hidden costs
Cancel anytime

That’s full transparency. That’s fair pricing. That’s the Rehabinate way.

Ready to Get Started?

Here’s how to get started:

Watch our video presentation — see the full system in action
Check out our pricing — transparent, no surprises
See how it works — launch in 3 weeks
Or just request free samples — customized to your rehab, no obligation

Or pick up the phone and call us directly: (760) 428-0591

No pressure. No pitch. Just honest answers.

This is the eighth post in our series on drug rehab marketing. We’re building a library of content to help addiction treatment centers get found by the people who need them most.

July 3 2026

Why We Don’t Lock You Into Contracts (And Why That Matters)

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If you’ve ever hired a marketing agency, you know the drill:

You sit through a sales pitch. You get excited about the results. Then they slide a contract across the table and say, “Just sign here for 12 months.”

You hesitate. But they reassure you: “It’s standard. Everyone does it.”

So you sign.

Three months later, you’re not seeing results. You want to cancel. But you’re locked in for nine more months. So you keep paying. And waiting. And hoping.

Here’s the truth: Contracts aren’t for your benefit. They’re for the agency’s benefit. And most agencies use them because they know you’ll want to cancel.

We don’t do contracts. Here’s why.

Why Most Agencies Use Contracts

Let’s be honest about why agencies lock you in:

1. They’re not confident in their results.

If an agency was confident you’d see results, they wouldn’t need a contract. You’d stay because it’s working. Contracts exist to protect agencies from clients who want to leave when they don’t see results.

2. They want predictable revenue.

Agencies are businesses. They need cash flow. Contracts guarantee they get paid even if they underdeliver.

3. They know setup costs are high.

Many agencies spend a lot of time and money onboarding new clients. They use contracts to recoup those costs. But here’s the thing: That’s not your problem. That’s their problem.

4. They’re counting on inertia.

Even if you’re unhappy, many clients won’t cancel because it’s a hassle. Agencies count on this. They know some clients will stay just to avoid the inconvenience of switching.

None of these reasons benefit you.

What Contracts Actually Cost You

When you sign a contract, you’re giving up:

What You Lose	Why It Matters
Flexibility	You can’t pivot if your marketing isn’t working
Leverage	The agency has no incentive to perform better—they’re already getting paid
Peace of mind	You’re stuck paying thousands for months even if you’re unhappy
Opportunity cost	You can’t try a better solution because you’re locked in
Negotiating power	You can’t renegotiate terms if your needs change

That’s not a partnership. That’s a trap.

Why We Don’t Do Contracts

We take the opposite approach.

Month-to-month. Cancel anytime. No penalties. No hassle.

Here’s why we’re confident enough to offer this:

1. We deliver results.

When your GBP is generating calls and your social media is driving website visits, you don’t want to cancel. You want to keep going. We don’t need a contract to keep you—we need results.

2. We’re transparent.

We tell you exactly what we’re going to do and exactly what it costs. No hidden fees. No surprises. No fine print. If you’re not happy, you should be able to leave. That’s fair.

3. We believe in our system.

Our ad rotation system works. We’ve seen it generate 25 calls in 7 days. We’ve seen it drive 25,000+ impressions. We’re confident you’ll see results—and you’ll want to stay because it’s working, not because you’re trapped.

4. We respect your time and money.

You work too hard to waste money on a service that isn’t delivering. You should be able to make decisions based on results, not contracts.

That’s why Rehabinate is different.

What Month-to-Month Really Means

For you:

You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice
You’re not stuck paying for something that doesn’t work
You have leverage—we have to earn your business every month
You can scale up or down as your needs change

For us:

We have to deliver results every single month
We can’t coast on a contract
Every client chooses to stay—we earn it

That’s the way it should be.

The No-Contracts Philosophy

Think about it this way:

If an agency is confident in their service, they should be willing to go month-to-month.

If they’re not confident, they’ll lock you into a contract.

We’re confident.

We’re so confident that we also offer:

No setup fees: $0 to get started
No hidden costs: Everything is included
No penalties: Cancel anytime with 30 days notice

That’s full transparency. That’s full accountability.

You can see our pricing and getting started process for yourself.

The Bottom Line

Contracts don’t protect you. They protect the agency.

When you sign a 12-month contract, you’re betting that the agency will deliver. But the agency isn’t betting anything—they’re guaranteed to get paid either way.

That’s not a fair deal.

We flip the script. We bet on ourselves. Every month, we have to earn your business. Every month, you have the power to leave if we don’t deliver.

That’s accountability. That’s transparency. That’s the Rehabinate way.

Ready to Work With a Team That Earns Your Business?

Here’s how to get started:

Watch our video presentation — see the full system in action
Check out our pricing — transparent, no surprises
See how it works — launch in 3 weeks
Or just request free samples — customized to your rehab, no obligation

Or pick up the phone and call us directly: (760) 428-0591

No pressure. No pitch. Just honest answers.

This is the sixth post in our series on drug rehab marketing. We’re building a library of content to help addiction treatment centers get found by the people who need them most.