The new Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital is designed to care for the most severely mentally ill patients.

The $302 million structure is one of the most expensive public construction projects in the state’s history.

A cafe, general store, bank, library, game rooms, and gyms encourage patients to interact with others in the hospital.

Fitness rooms and basketball courts will encourage physical activity at the hospital.

A beauty salon, intended to create a more comfortable and social atmosphere, is one of hospital's many amenities.

A common room at the entrance to a residential wing.

In the residential wing of the hospital, patients will live in private bedrooms.

A private one-bedroom space has a closet, desk, and private bathroom. The recovery center will contain a total of 320 beds.

The hospital also contains a non-denominational chapel.

The hospital has multiple courtyards for residents to enjoy the outdoors.