A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown. The event marked a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to investing in services that support the behavioral health needs of North Dakotans. The new facility will provide psychiatric inpatient care, forensic services including psychiatric evaluation and restoration, psychiatric rehabilitation and the sex offender treatment and evaluation program.
The 300,000-square-foot facility will provide 140 beds in a modern, trauma-informed care environment, replacing the existing hospital that has served North Dakotans since 1885. The hospital will be built for the future with specialized therapeutic spaces, advanced security measures to support patient and team member safety and an expanded capacity to meet the changing needs of North Dakota.
The $300-million facility was part of Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s 2025-27 budget recommendation and approved by North Dakota lawmakers. Construction completion is expected by the end of 2027. JLG Architects and Architecture+ in collaboration with Tegra Group designed the new hospital. Mortenson Construction is the construction manager.
