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West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction to close, ending some access to psychiatric services in Western Colorado
The hospital's board cited financial challenges and questions around the future of Medicaid as reasons for the closure.
Grand Junction’s West Springs Hospital to close, reducing inpatient mental healthcare capacity on Western Slope
West Springs Hospital announced on Monday it’s closing its doors on March 10, 2025 after years of financial trouble. The closure also cut ties between Mind Springs and Larkin Health, which has been managing the nonprofit since November.
Colorado’s only psychiatric hospital west of Front Range to close
The hospital had struggled financially, and would have faced additional challenges from possible state and federal cuts to Medicaid, the statement said.
West Springs, the only psychiatric hospital between Salt Lake and Denver, will close permanently
West Springs Hospital will close permanently in less than a month, ending the 20-year career of the only psychiatric hospital between Salt Lake City and Denver.
Western Colorado's only psychiatric hospital to close
West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction will cease its in-patient services after March 10. Outpatient services at Mind Springs Health, which is located on the same campus, will remain open.
West Springs to officially close March 10
West Springs Hospital will officially cease operations — nearly 20 years since western Colorado’s only inpatient psychiatric care provider opened its doors.
West Springs Hospital announces closure
In a news release Monday, West Springs Hospital announced that after 20 years of operation here on the Western Slope, they will be closing their doors. “I
Colorado psychiatric hospital to close
Grand Junction, Colo.-based West Springs Hospital, part of Mind Springs Health, will close March 10. "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the profound impact it will have on our patients, staff and community," Mind Springs Health board of directors said in a Feb. 24 Facebook post.
West Springs Hospital to close March 10
West Springs Hospital, the only inpatient psychiatric facility between Salt Lake City and Denver, has announced its closure effective March 10.
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Axis Health provides mental health services as an alternative to West Springs - Clone
In light of West Springs' announcement, Axis Health wants to provide the community with similar services closer to home.
Western Slope hospital votes down proposal to treat ICE detainees
The board of Mind Springs Health, its parent organization, unanimously voted Thursday not to pursue such a contract.