The Ridge Behavioral Health System
3050 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509
At a glance
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Lexington, Kentucky, a large city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse population may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The size and specialty focus of the facility could provide valuable experience for nurses interested in psychiatric care within a metropolitan context.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 110
- RN Count
- 33
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Yes
Comprehensive but straightforward process
Lexington-Fayette, KY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $88,906 (-5% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive86.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walk0.9%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home11.2%
- Blue Grass Airport
- Central Kentucky Regional Airport
- Julian Carroll Airport
- London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field
- Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 341,474
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 30,830
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 136,384
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Kentucky state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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