A groundbreaking ceremony held in the city of Mead Valley on Wednesday marked the start of construction on a $580 million project to establish an all-in-one medical campus that will provide “essential healthcare” to Riverside County residents of all ages.
The 18-acre “wellness village” was formally approved by the Board of Supervisors in April and aims to integrate behavioral and basic health care with social services, focusing on residents of the Mead Valley community represented by First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries.
“The Wellness Village will revolutionize how health care is delivered by providing an environment where community members can conveniently access a diverse range of health care services close to home,” Jeffries said. “This project demonstrates our commitment to improving health outcomes and ensuring families don’t have to leave the county to receive essential medical care.”
The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the intersection of Harville and Placentia streets and was attended by Jeffries, Riverside University Health System CEO Jennifer Cruickshank and other officials.
“The Wellness Village is more than just a medical facility; it’s a community hub that promotes healing, resilience and self-reliance,” said Cruickshank. “We look forward to many success stories emerging from this transformative project.”
Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
“The Wellness Village creates an environment that promotes wellness and sets a new standard in comprehensive health care,” said Dr. Matthew Chang, RUHS Director of Behavioral Health. “Our integrated services approach addresses the physical, behavioral and social aspects of health, improving outcomes and improving quality of life for our entire community.”
The campus will feature five buildings spanning 450,000 square feet, including a youth and family care center, a residential substance abuse treatment facility, a pediatric eating disorder outpatient clinic, an emergency clinic, a dental clinic, a pharmacy and a mental health treatment clinic.
Additionally, there will be green spaces for meditation and relaxation, sports courts, a marketplace, community meeting spaces and boarding facilities where pets can be left temporarily while their owners use the services.
