WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Washington State’s vision of transforming behavioral health includes constructing a therapeutically designed hospital on the Western State Hospital campus with 350 beds to care for forensic patients in a modern facility. The hospital will serve as a Forensic Center of Excellence and focus on providing state-of-the-art care for forensic patients, operating in an environment of care that supports safety and the delivery of evidence-based and proven practices. The new hospital will directly enhance patient healing and support the needs of staff to provide high-quality care. The building implements the therapy model while prioritizing transparency, biophilia and a holistic approach to treatment. The building will seamlessly integrate with the existing 216-acre campus by prioritizing access to nature and daylight to improve programmatic function. Elevated walkways connect building spaces, floating above courtyards and providing connections to nature as patients and staff move throughout the campus. Groundswell is leading the site planning, site design and patient courtyard design. The new hospital is slated to be completed in 2027.