Wellness Village Campus Now Under Construction In RivCo

MEAD VALLEY, CA—Construction is underway for the $580 million Wellness Village in Riverside County's Meade Valley. The 18-acre project hopes to establish an all-in-one medical campus that will provide "essential care" for Riverside County residents of all ages. It will take about two years until the center opens for business.

Once open, the Wellness Village will feature five buildings spanning 450,000 square feet, including a youth and family care center, a residential substance abuse treatment facility, a children's eating disorder outpatient clinic, urgent care, dental offices, a pharmacy, and a mental disorders treatment clinic.

Additionally, there will be green space for meditation and relaxation, sports courts, a marketplace, a community meeting space, and a boarding facility where pets can be temporarily housed while their owners access services.

The center was formally approved by the Board of Supervisors in April. Officials say it is intended to integrate behavioral and basic healthcare with social services, focusing on residents in the Mead Valley area, represented by First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries.

"The Wellness Village will revolutionize how we deliver healthcare by providing an environment where community members can conveniently access diverse healthcare services close to home," Jeffries said. "This project demonstrates our commitment to improving health outcomes and ensuring no family has to leave the county to receive essential care."

The groundbreaking occurred on June 14 at Harvill and Placentia avenues, attended by Jeffries, Riverside University Health System CEO Jennifer Cruikshank, and other officials.

"The Wellness Village is more than just a healthcare facility; it's a community hub that promotes healing, resilience, and independence," Cruikshank said. "We're excited for the many success stories that will emerge from this transformative project."

Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.

RUHS Behavioral Health Director Dr. Matthew Chang spoke on the Wellness Village and the services it will provide.

"The Wellness Village will create an environment that fosters wellness and sets a new standard for holistic healthcare," Chang said. "The integrated services approach will allow us to address the physical, behavioral, and social aspects of health, which will lead to better overall outcomes and a higher quality of life for our community."

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