The Clifton T. Perkins Psychiatric Hospital in Jessup, Maryland, is a 292‑bed maximum‑security psychiatric facility serving patients involved in the legal system. Originally constructed in the 1960s, the hospital has undergone several expansions, but its north wing required a full modernization to align with the quality, safety and therapeutic standards found throughout the rest of the campus. STV is providing comprehensive design services to renovate core patient and staff spaces, including nurses’ stations, day rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, sleeping rooms and administrative areas, while upgrading essential building systems to improve safety, comfort and long‑term resilience.
What challenges is STV addressing?
The north wing’s aging infrastructure requires extensive mechanical, electrical and architectural improvements to meet current regulatory, security and accessibility standards. The design effort also needs to enhance patient experience and staff efficiency while accommodating specialized safety requirements unique to behavioral health environments. Upgrading these critical spaces within an active, secure facility demands thoughtful planning and coordination.
What solutions is STV delivering?
STV is designing major system improvements including new security and fire alarm systems, HVAC upgrades, roofing and insulation replacements and ADA‑compliant plumbing fixtures. The team also developed a new secure entry sequence, transforming the admissions experience with an uplifting and functional layout. Through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering and landscape design services, STV helped create a safer, modernized and more restorative environment for patients and staff.
How will this project benefit the region and community?
The renovation will enhance the quality of behavioral healthcare in Maryland by providing safer spaces, improved accessibility and a dignified environment for patients navigating the legal system. Modernized facilities support staff operations, reduce maintenance needs and strengthen the hospital’s ability to deliver essential mental health services statewide.
Key Stats and Accolades
- 292‑bed maximum‑security psychiatric facility
- Renovation of nurses’ stations, day rooms, patient rooms and administrative areas
- New security, HVAC, fire alarm, roofing, electrical and ADA‑compliant systems
- Improved secure entry and enhanced admissions experience
- Comprehensive architectural and engineering design services
