Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
575 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720
At a glance
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System is a proprietary psychiatric facility located in New Castle, Delaware, within a major metropolitan area. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its large metro setting and diverse community may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The facility’s focus on behavioral health could provide valuable experience for nurses interested in psychiatric care.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Psychiatric
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 120
- RN Count
- 42
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
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
- Drive80.6%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walk2%
- Other1%
- Work from home13.8%
- New Castle Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Millville Municipal Airport
- Millville Municipal Airport
- Northeast Philadelphia 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).
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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