Atascadero, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,393 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
In August, the hottest month for this coastal town, the average high is 92 degrees. December, the coolest month, has an average low of 31 degrees.
Geography
Atascadero is billed as “the heart of the central coast.”
Cultural Attractions
Animal lovers can visit the Charles Paddock Zoo.
Recreation
A variety of adult sports leagues are available through the Recreation Division of the city's Community Services Department.
Historical
Atascadero was originally inhabited by the Salinas Indians.
| Air quality [details] | 90 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 57.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 786 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 2 / 9 / 12 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Marian Medical Center | Santa Maria , CA | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Care Convalescent Hospital | Atascadero, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Danish Care Center | Atascadero, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vineyard Hills Health Center | Templeton, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bayside Care Center | Morro Bay, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cabrillo Care Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mission View Health Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| San Luis Transitional Care | San Luis Obispo, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Arroyo Grande Care Center | Arroyo Grande, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arroyo Grande Community Hospital D/P Snf | Arroyo Grande, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Santa Maria Care Center | Santa Maria, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Country Oaks Care Center | Santa Maria, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Marian Medical Center D/P Snf | Santa Maria, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Maria Healthcare Center | Santa Maria, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Coalinga Regional Medical Ctr Dp/Snf | Coalinga, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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