Northeast Florida State Hospital
| Northeast Florida State Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1959 |
| Current Status | Active |
| Building Style | Cottage Plan |
History[edit]
The hospital opened in 1959 to relieve overcrowding at Florida State Hospital. It treats mentally ill adults who are suicidal and need long-term care, along with incompetent criminal defendants. Defendants are not segregated from other patients and often are free to move about the campus. NEFSH has provided continuous service to persons with severe and persistent mental illness has been available since 1959. The facility operates 613 beds and is the largest state owned provider of psychiatric care and treatment to civilly committed individuals in Florida. Referrals are based upon community and district priorities for admission. Current bed utilization rate is at 100%, with a total of 814 persons served in fiscal year 2006-07. With a daily bed cost of $233 per day, NEFSH provides 24-hour residential care at one of the lowest per diem rates in the country.
