Porterville Developmental Center
26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA 93258
At a glance
Porterville Developmental Center is a government-operated acute care facility located in Porterville, California, within a large city setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector environment may offer a supportive and structured workplace for those seeking opportunities in a diverse community. International nurses may find the community setting appealing, especially given the presence of a significant international population in the area.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 1,226
- RN Count
- 12
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Government
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, ERES
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- No
Stringent requirements, detailed curriculum review
Visalia, CA overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $118,597 (+21% 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
- Drive100%
- Meadows Field
- Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport
- Bakersfield International Airport
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 280,911
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 93,973
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 43,870
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
California 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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