Fairmount Behavioral Health System
561 Fairthorne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
At a glance
Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large urban setting and diverse community may offer a supportive environment for those considering relocation. The size and location could provide international nurses with access to a wide range of professional and cultural opportunities.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 172
- RN Count
- 63
- 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
Specific educational review
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview
Financials
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
- Drive63.4%
- Public transit9.3%
- Walk2.5%
- Other1.1%
- Work from home22.9%
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Trenton Mercer Airport
- New Castle Airport
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).
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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