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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