Tempe, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 168,488 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The city is located in the desert landscape of the Southwest, surrounded by the saguaro cactus and the community favorite Tempe Town Lake on the Salt River.
Cultural Attractions
The Arizona State University Life Science Center has elaborate reptile displays, including all 18 sub-species of Arizona native rattlesnakes.
Recreation
Tempe is home to Sun Devil Stadium, home field for the Arizona State University football team, and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Classic.
Historical
Arizona State University was founded in 1885 as a site for the Territorial Normal School, which trained teachers for Arizona's schools; it was not until 1958 that it became a university.
Economy
Tempe offers a business-friendly environment and is home to the corporate offices of JPMorgan, Chase, Motorola, and U.S. Airways, among others.
| Air quality [details] | 105 |
| 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 / 56 / 71 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Care Center At Friendship Village | Tempe, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Westchester Care Center | Tempe, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mesa Christian Health And Rehabilitation Center | 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 |
| Archstone Care Center | Chandler, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Chandler Health Care Center | Chandler, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Cove Nursing Center | Chandler, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Regency Care Center | Chandler, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hacienda Nursing Facility | Phoenix, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of South Mtn. | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Suncrest Healthcare Center, LLC | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Terrace Nursing Center | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| 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 |
| Springdale West | Mesa, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Estancia Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Phoenix, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arizona Grand Senior Living Community | Phoenix, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Desert Haven Care Center | Phoenix, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Highland Manor Health & Rehab | Phoenix, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arizona State Veteran Home-Phx | Phoenix, 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 |
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