The luxurious rehabilitation facility where Britney Spears sought treatment following her DUI arrest has been disclosed. TMZ has confirmed that the pop star, aged 44, stayed at Borden Cottage in Camden, Maine, before departing earlier this month.
An Exclusive and Expensive Retreat
Despite its quaint name, Borden Cottage ranks among the most costly rehab centers in the United States. According to Recovery.com, a minimum 45-day stay at this facility can reach up to $140,000. Although Spears left after less than three weeks, she reportedly received comprehensive care for both substance abuse and mental health issues during her time there.
Personalized and Holistic Care
Borden Cottage accommodates only eight patients at a time, ensuring highly individualized attention from the staff. In addition to conventional treatments, the facility offers holistic practices. Patients have access to wellness activities such as yoga, tai chi, and personal training to maintain physical fitness during recovery. Other therapeutic modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, and group therapy.
A Picturesque Setting
Images from outside the facility depict a charming cottage surrounded by the natural beauty of New England. The interior is equally stunning, featuring shabby chic bedrooms with an inviting atmosphere and large windows that flood the space with natural light.
Background and Legal Context
A representative for Spears previously confirmed to the Daily Mail that the singer had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility. An insider told TMZ at the time, "She realizes she hit rock bottom." Sources revealed that Spears has struggled for years with substances such as alcohol and the ADHD medication Adderall.
Her decision to enter treatment came roughly a month after her arrest on suspicion of DUI in Ventura County, California, on March 4. Authorities stated that the Toxic singer appeared to be driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol. Celebrity Intelligence first reported Spears entering rehab, with an insider noting, "This situation served as a wake-up call." The same source added that Spears "acknowledges that her behavior has not been healthy and genuinely wants to seek help."
An insider told TMZ that Spears also considered her pending court case when committing to the 30-day rehab program: "She knows strategically this will look good in front of the judge - that she's taking it seriously." Despite the expected 30-day stay, she left in less than three weeks.
Legal Outcome
Earlier this week, Spears pleaded guilty at her arraignment in Ventura County Superior Court, two months after her DUI arrest. The 44-year-old did not appear in court but entered a guilty plea through her attorney, Michael Goldstein. She was sentenced to 12 months' probation, one day in jail (which she has already served), and ordered to enroll in a three-month alcohol and drug education program after accepting a plea deal known as a "wet reckless." This lesser charge carries a lighter sentence and is reserved for defendants with no prior DUI history, low blood alcohol levels, no injury or crash, and demonstrated motivation to address underlying issues through rehabilitation.
Commissioner Matthew Nemerson also fined Spears $721 and ordered her to see a psychologist weekly and a psychiatrist twice a month. He prohibited her from using alcohol or drugs except prescription medications and ruled that police could search her vehicle without a warrant if she is pulled over again.
