Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Bakersfield, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 314,117
Crime: Average
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: Average
Income: Low
Climate
Mild temperatures and little rainfall epitomize Bakersfield's weather.
Geography
Bakersfield is bordered by three mountain ranges: the Sierra Nevadas, the Tremblor, and the Tehachapis.
Cultural Attractions
Bakersfield, the "Country Music Capital of the West," offers many live music venues, including the Crystal Palace, the Fox Theater, and the Rabobank Arena Theater and Convention Center.
Recreation
Bakersfield has over 50 parks, some of which include bike paths and tennis courts.
Economy
Companies that call Bakersfield home include Chevron, Dreyers, and Nestle.
Historical
Bakersfield was founded in 1869 by Col. Thomas Baker.
Air quality [details] 95
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] 18.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details] 1,256
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles 11 / 15 / 22
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
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield , CA No
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Bakersfield , CA No
Kern Medical Center Bakersfield , CA No
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Overall Rating Medicare/Medicaid Participation
Parkview Julian Convalescent Bakersfield, CA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Valley Convalescent Hospital Bakersfield, CA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Bakersfield Healthcare Center Bakersfield, CA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Bakersfield Mem Hosp Snf Bakersfield, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare
Golden Livingcenter - Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Mercy Hospital Dp Snf Bakersfield, CA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Parkview Healthcare Center Bakersfield, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Rosewood Health Facility Bakersfield, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Corinthian Gardens Health Care Center Bakersfield, CA Too new to rate Medicare and Medicaid
Californian Care Center Bakersfield, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Evergreen Bakersfield Healthca Bakersfield, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Glenwood Gardens Snf Bakersfield, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Evergreen Arvin Healthcare Cen Arvin, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Golden Livingcenter - Shafter Shafter, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Browning Manor Convalescent Hospital Delano, CA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility Delano, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delano Regional Medical Center Delano, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf Lake Isabella, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Porterville Convalescent Hosp Porterville, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Sierra Valley Rehab Center Porterville, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Sierra View District Hospital D-P Snf Porterville, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Sun Villa Porterville, CA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Valley Care Center Porterville, CA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Porterville Dc Porterville, CA 4 out of 5 stars Medicaid

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