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Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus

640 S State Street, Dover, DE 19901

County:KentCBSA Area:Dover, DEOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus is a non-profit, 460-bed acute care hospital located in Dover, Delaware, a mid-size city. The hospital has not yet hired international nurses, but its size and community setting suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. International nurses may appreciate the supportive environment of a mid-size city and the opportunities for professional growth in a well-established healthcare facility.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
304
RN Count
460
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Delaware

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Efficient and manageable process

Dover, DE overview

Financials

Median $86,280
$66,350
10th
$121,760
90th
Cost of Living Index
91.65(8.35 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,139 (+1% 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:22.6 min
Drive
86.7%
  • Drive86.7%
  • Public transit1.8%
  • Walk3.6%
  • Other0.9%
  • Work from home6.3%
Nearest Airports
  • Millville Municipal Airport
  • Cape May County Airport
  • New Castle Airport
  • Philadelphia International Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
122,811
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
10,702
Population with Bachelor's+
32,277

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

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

Pre-K–1242nd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed18th 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°0in1in2in3in4in5in44°47°55°66°74°83°87°85°79°69°58°49°28°29°35°45°54°64°69°67°61°50°39°32°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTemperature (°F)Precipitation (in)
Avg high Avg low Precipitation

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

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