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Chester County Hospital

701 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380

County:ChesterCBSA Area:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Chester County Hospital is a non-profit, acute care facility located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, within a major metropolitan area. The hospital serves a diverse community and offers a supportive environment that may appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth. While there is no record of previous international nurse hires, the hospital’s size and metro location suggest it could be a welcoming option for globally trained professionals.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
319
RN Count
827
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Pennsylvania

Global workforce

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

Specific educational review

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview

Financials

Median $99,210
$77,440
10th
$122,500
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.55(3.55 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+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:25.6 min
Drive
73%
  • Drive73%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walk2%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home22.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Philadelphia International Airport
  • New Castle Airport
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport
  • Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
  • Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
4,326,745
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
619,811
Population with Bachelor's+
1,756,558

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1219th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed50th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°0in2in4in6in40°43°51°63°73°82°86°84°78°66°55°44°20°21°29°38°49°59°64°62°54°41°32°25°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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