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Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital

1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06117

County:HartfordCBSA Area:Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CTOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital is a non-profit psychiatric facility located in West Hartford, Connecticut, within a large city setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban location and significant international community may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s focus on behavioral health makes it a potential fit for nurses interested in psychiatric care and working in a diverse metropolitan area.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
No
Bed Count
38
RN Count
12
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Connecticut

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
Yes
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Implementation

Specific educational and credential evaluation requirements

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT overview

Financials

Median $101,210
$77,890
10th
$124,360
90th
Cost of Living Index
102.57(2.57 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $98,676 (+5% 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:22 min
Drive
72.9%
  • Drive72.9%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walk1.9%
  • Other0.8%
  • Work from home22.8%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
847,997
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
144,039

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–123rd of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed48th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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