The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $580 million project to establish an all-in-one medical campus providing a “range of services” for Riverside County residents of all ages.
In a 5-0 vote, the board formally signed off on the Riverside University Health System’s “Wellness Village,” a 19-acre facility slated for construction near the intersection of Harvill and Placentia avenues in Mead Valley.
A ceremonial groundbreaking at the site is tentatively set for the afternoon of June 1. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026, RUHS officials said.
“The RUHS Wellness Village represents a major shift in how we provide healthcare and will serve as a model for the state,” said Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, whose First District encompasses the future campus. “By centralizing and enhancing access to health care, such as pediatric behavioral health services, we’re ensuring that families no longer need to travel out of county for essential care.”
Services set to be provided at the campus include general medical care, dental care, substance abuse therapy, pharmaceuticals, and possibly job training and educational programs later on, according to officials.
“This project is unlike anything else that’s been done,” RUHS Behavioral Health Director Dr. Matthew Chang said. “It will be a place where individuals of all ages can access a range of services in an environment designed to foster healing, community interaction and overall well-being. In terms of behavioral health treatment approaches, we are breaking new ground.”