West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction will permanently close on March 10, leaving a significant gap in Western Slope behavioral health resources. The facility is currently the only inpatient psychiatric hospital between Denver and

The hospital's board cited financial challenges and questions around the future of Medicaid as reasons for the closure.

The hospital had struggled financially, and would have faced additional challenges from possible state and federal cuts to Medicaid, the statement said.

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.

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 Hospital will officially cease operations — nearly 20 years since western Colorado’s only inpatient psychiatric care provider opened its doors.