Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital

Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital is a 115-bed facility that provides specialized psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults throughout North Seattle and up to the Canadian border. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of behavioral health and addiction treatments, including both inpatient and same-day services. These services are designed to meet the unique needs of patients in a safe and supportive environment, ensuring that individuals receive the highest level of care possible. 

Covering over 70,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art hospital features semi-private patient rooms, an outpatient clinic, and several essential support areas, including a pharmacy and food service administration. The facility is thoughtfully designed with functionality and patient comfort in mind, featuring spacious areas that encourage healing and rehabilitation. Additionally, Smokey Point includes indoor and outdoor recreational areas, allowing patients to engage in physical activity and therapeutic activities that promote mental well-being.

Because of its focus on behavioral health, the building incorporates unique safety features tailored to psychiatric care needs. These include anti-ligature doors, specialized hardware, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and sprinkler heads, all carefully chosen to minimize risk while maintaining a safe, functional environment. The thoughtful design extends to the building’s security features, which are critical in a behavioral health setting.

Mortenson prioritized security, compliance, and timely completion by collaborating early with the hardware vendor, installer, electrical team, and the Owner’s access control vendor. This coordination ensured the system was installed correctly on the first attempt, reducing delays. Early communication with the Department of Health (DOH), including walkthroughs at 50% and 75% completion, helped streamline approvals and address concerns before they became issues. As a result, the final survey produced only minor comments, allowing the hospital to open more than five weeks ahead of schedule and enabling the Owner to start treating patients sooner, improving care and service delivery.