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Orchard Hospital

240 Spruce Street, Gridley, CA 95948

County:ButteCBSA Area:Chico, CAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Critical Access

At a glance

Orchard Hospital is a non-profit, Critical Access facility located in Gridley, California, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and non-profit status may provide a welcoming environment for those seeking professional growth and community engagement. The presence of an international population in the area suggests potential for cultural diversity and support.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
24
RN Count
25
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in California

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

Chico, CA overview

Financials

Median $141,720
$99,360
10th
$162,720
90th
Cost of Living Index
104.62(4.62 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $135,467 (+31% 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:26.8 min
Drive
91.8%
  • Drive91.8%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walk2.7%
  • Other0.2%
  • Work from home4.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Yuba County Airport
  • Sacramento International Airport
  • Sacramento Executive Airport
  • Sacramento Mather Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
138,986
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
14,053
Population with Bachelor's+
42,854

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1238th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed5th of 50Top 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°0in2in4in6in55°61°66°72°81°90°96°94°89°78°64°55°40°42°45°49°55°61°65°64°59°52°44°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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