St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center South is a TJC accredited, 180-bed psychiatric hospital which is operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. In addition, SLPRC is certified to provide Medicare/ Medicaid services by the Health Care Financing Administration. A part of the community for over 140 years, the hospital has seen the surrounding neighborhoods change from fields and farms to a thriving residential and business area known as "The Hill," famous for many fabulous restaurants, markets and bakeries. The hospital moved into all new facilities in 1997, including a 4-ward hospital facility and 10 cottages.