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Starcare Specialty Health /sunrise Canyon Hospital

1950 Aspen Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79408

County:LubbockCBSA Area:Lubbock, TXOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Starcare Specialty Health / Sunrise Canyon Hospital is a non-profit psychiatric facility located in Lubbock, Texas, a mid-size city with a notable international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community setting and focus on mental health services may offer a supportive environment for those seeking experience in psychiatric care. This could be a good fit for international nurses interested in working in a diverse, mid-sized urban area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
30
RN Count
16
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Texas

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
TOEFL or IELTS
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Lubbock, TX overview

Financials

Median $78,700
$63,930
10th
$102,910
90th
Cost of Living Index
90.87(9.13 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $86,608 (-8% 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

Nearest Airports
  • Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
  • Lea County Regional Airport
  • Midland International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
192,056
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
15,691
Population with Bachelor's+
61,726

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1229th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed21st of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

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

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°0in1in2in3in55°59°68°76°84°91°93°91°84°76°64°55°30°32°39°48°57°66°70°69°61°50°38°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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