Fountain Hills, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,934 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
The community lies on the eastern slope of the McDowell Mountains. At the center of the town’s man-made lake is one of the world’s highest fountains, which sprays 560 feet into the air, making it three times the height of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Park.
Cultural Attractions
Fountain Hills celebrates its western heritage with a Pony Express/Hashknife Gang Celebration and several other community events throughout the year.
Recreation
There are plenty of opportunities to hike, bike, ride horses, and play tennis in local parks and ranches.
Historical
Though the community is fairly young, the Verde Valley has the rich history of its former inhabitants, the Yavapai Indians.
Economy
Retirees influence the community’s economy, but most working residents are Phoenix commuters.
| Air quality [details] | 102 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 27.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 9,698 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 26 / 69 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 3 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain View Village | Fountain Hills, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Avalon Care Center - Shadow Mountain | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Weyrich Hcc Of Westminster Vlg | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Advanced Health Care Of Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Classic Res. Hyatt/Grayhawk | Scottsdale, AZ | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Advanced Healthcare Of Mesa | Mesa, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Good Samaritan Society-Mesa Good Shepherd | Mesa, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Brighton Gardens Of Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Osborn Health And Rehabilitation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Scottsdale Heritage Court | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Scottsdale Nursing & Rehab Ctr | Scottsdale, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mesa Christian Health And Rehabilitation Center | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Chula Vista Care Center | Mesa, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Citadel Care Center | Mesa, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| East Mesa Healthcare Center | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mi Casa Nursing Center | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mission Palms Of Mesa Health And Rehabilitation Ce | Mesa, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Trillium Specialty Hospital-East Valley | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Plaza Healthcare | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Scottsdale Village Square | Scottsdale, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Springdale West | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Springdale Village Health Care | Mesa, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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