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Western Region Detention Facility

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 220 West C Street, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-9221
Fax: (619) 232-9224

Capacity: 770

Client: U.S. Marshals Service (USMS)

Accreditations: American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)

BACKGROUND

Since 2000 The Western Region Detention Facility has provided detention services on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Services provided by GEO include security, medical care, food, laundry, and transportation.

ACCREDITATION:

The facility achieved initial accreditation through the American Correctional Association (ACA) and reaccreditation in 2024 with a score of 97%. The facility was also accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Western Region Detention Facility IN THE NEWS:


Western Region Detention Facility Partners with Ronald McDonald House San Diego

Western Region Detention Facility Partners with Ronald McDonald House San Diego

Date Published: 01/15/2026
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This holiday season, the Western Region Detention Facility (WRDF) proudly partnered with Ronald McDonald House San Diego to bring joy and comfort to families in need. WRDF organized a successful toy drive for children staying at the House and provided a warm, hearty meal for nearly 200 guests and visitors. WRDF also made a $500 donation through The GEO Group Foundation to support the organization’s ongoing mission of providing care and resources to families with hospitalized children. This financial contribution further underscored WRDF’s dedication to giving back to the community and strengthening its partnership with Ronald McDonald House San Diego. GEO staff were given a tour of the recently renovated facility Ronald McDonald House facility, which now features a family-friendly lounge for watching Padres games, a classroom for educational activities, and a vibrant playground for children. Following the tour, WRDF employees collaborated with Ronald McDonald House staff to prepare and serve dinner, creating a memorable evening for everyone involved. The toy drive, dinner service, and charitable donation were a resounding success, and WRDF looks forward to continuing this meaningful and impactful partnership with Ronald McDonald House San Diego in the future. READ MORE