Alpine, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 12,987 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
A significant portion of this arid town was devastated by a wildfire in October 2003.
Geography
Alpine is just east of San Diego, at the base of the Cuyamaca Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
A casino and outlet mall (both run by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians) are located within city limits.
Recreation
Hundreds of miles of trails are available in nearby Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and at the Cleveland National Forest.
Economy
Alpine has many retail shops and other small businesses, most of them in the town center.
| Air quality [details] | 103 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 40.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 8,552 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 12 / 60 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa , CA | No |
| Alvarado Hospital Medical Center | San Diego , CA | No |
| Pomerado Hospital | Poway , CA | No |
| Promise Hospital of San Diego | San Diego , CA | No |
| Rady Children's Hospital | San Diego , CA | Yes |
| Sharp Mary Birch Hospital | San Diego , CA | No |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego , CA | No |
| Paradise Valley Hospital | National City , CA | No |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center | Chula Vista , CA | No |
| VA San Diego Healthcare System | San Diego , CA | No |
| University of California | San Diego , CA | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego , CA | No |
| Naval Medical Center | San Diego , CA | No |
| Palomar Medical Center | Escondido , CA | No |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital | Coronado , CA | No |
| Scripps Green Hospital | La Jolla , CA | No |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla | La Jolla , CA | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas | Encinitas , CA | No |
| Tri-City Medical Center | Oceanside , CA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center | El Cajon, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Country Hills Health Care | El Cajon, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Granite Hills Convalescent Hospital | El Cajon, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Bradley Court | El Cajon, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Royal Home | El Cajon, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Lakeside Special Care Center | Lakeside, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Chase Care Center, Inc. | El Cajon, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Eldorado Care Center, LLC | El Cajon, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Magnolia Special Care Center | El Cajon, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Parkside Special Care Center | El Cajon, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Somerset Special Care Center | El Cajon, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Victoria Special Care Center | El Cajon, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center | El Cajon, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Edgemoor Hospital | Santee, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Stanford Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center | Santee, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Community Conv Hosp Of La Mesa | La Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grossmont Hospital D/P Snf | La Mesa, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Mesa Healthcare Center | La Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arbor Hills Nursing Center | La Mesa, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| California Special Care Center | La Mesa, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Country Villa La Mesa Healthcare Center | La Mesa, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Parkway Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation | La Mesa, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Place East | Spring Valley, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Place Spring Valley | Spring Valley, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mount Miguel Covenant Village | Spring Valley, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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