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Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central

323 Evergreen Street, Suite B, Bunkie, LA 71322

County:AvoyellesCBSA Area:Alexandria, LAOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Bunkie, Louisiana, within a mid-size city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community size and specialized focus may offer a supportive environment for those seeking experience in behavioral health. International nurses may find the setting appealing for its balance of professional opportunities and a manageable community size.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
24
RN Count
4
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
Licensure in Louisiana

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Specific educational review

Alexandria, LA overview

Financials

Median $78,740
$59,980
10th
$105,410
90th
Cost of Living Index
86.22(13.78 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $91,327 (-2% 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

Average commute:29.3 min
Drive
80.6%
  • Drive80.6%
  • Walk7.8%
  • Other6.1%
  • Work from home4.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Alexandria International Airport
  • Lafayette Regional Airport
  • Polk Army Air Field
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
  • Lake Charles Regional Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
102,044
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
3,378
Population with Bachelor's+
21,141

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Louisiana state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1237th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed49th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in2in4in6in60°64°72°79°86°91°93°93°89°81°70°62°39°43°49°56°64°70°73°72°66°56°46°41°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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