Eastern State Hospital
Eastern State Hospital
Managed by UK HealthCare
Eastern State Hospital provides recovery-focused, individualized inpatient acute care mental health services in a modern, comfortable setting. Managed by UK HealthCare, the state-owned facility opened in 2013.
We provide acute psychiatric care for adults (age 18 and over) with severe and persistent mental illness who live in the 50 counties surrounding and including Fayette County, Ky.
UK HealthCare also operates an EmPATH unit on the campus. For more information, click here.
Our staff promotes an individual’s recovery, wellness and transition to the community. Individuals are evaluated in our Admissions Department, and those who meet the legal criteria for hospitalization are admitted.
At UK HealthCare, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected. We believe that embracing our unique perspectives and experiences makes us stronger as a community. Our patients can feel confident knowing they are receiving care in a setting that welcomes and honors all individuals.
ABOUT EASTERN
STATE HOSPITAL
At Eastern State Hospital, we provide excellent mental healthcare that instills hope, inspires recovery and improves overall well-being for Kentuckians. Visit our About webpage to learn more about our mission, vision, and values.
EASTERN STATE
HOSPITAL FACILITY
The 300,000-square-foot Eastern State Hospital includes three three-story patient care towers – Allen, Gragg and Wendell. Visit the Facility webpage to learn more about Eastern State Hospital patient care.
