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Rockford Center

100 Rockford Drive, Newark, DE 19713

County:New CastleCBSA Area:Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDOwnership:ProprietaryType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Rockford Center is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in Newark, Delaware, within a major metropolitan area, which may offer diverse experiences and resources for nurses. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a large metro area with a significant international population suggests potential openness to diverse staff. This environment could appeal to international nurses seeking professional growth and community support in a well-connected urban location.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Psychiatric
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
92
RN Count
55
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Proprietary
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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD overview

Financials

Median $99,210
$77,440
10th
$122,500
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.55(3.55 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $95,812 (+2% 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:25.2 min
Drive
80.6%
  • Drive80.6%
  • Public transit2.1%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other1.9%
  • Work from home13.9%
Nearest Airports
  • New Castle Airport
  • Philadelphia International Airport
  • Millville Municipal Airport
  • Millville Municipal Airport
  • Lancaster Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
4,326,745
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
619,811
Population with Bachelor's+
1,756,558

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°0in1in2in3in4in5in41°44°53°64°74°82°87°85°79°67°56°46°26°27°34°44°53°63°68°67°59°47°37°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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