Thursday, November 26, 2009

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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
Name City/State Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
Banner Desert Medical Center Mesa , AZ No
Chandler Regional Medical Center Chandler , AZ No
Maricopa Medical Center Phoenix , AZ No
Arizona State Hospital Phoenix , AZ No
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital Scottsdale , AZ No
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center Scottsdale , AZ No
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Phoenix , AZ Yes
St. Luke's Medical Center Phoenix , AZ No
Valley Lutheran Hospital Mesa , AZ No
Banner Baywood Heart Hospital Mesa , AZ No
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Phoenix , AZ Yes
Phoenix Baptist Hospital Phoenix , AZ No
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital Phoenix , AZ No
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center Scottsdale , AZ No
Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix , AZ Yes
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale , AZ No
Sun Health Boswell Hospital Sun City , AZ No
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital Phoenix , AZ No
Sun Health Del E. Webb Hospital Sun City West , AZ No
Casa Grande Regional Medical Center Casa Grande , AZ No
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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