Downey, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 109,617 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Downey is located southeast of Los Angeles and bordered by two rivers--the Rio Hondo and the Rio San Gabriel.
Cultural Attractions
The Downey City Library has a special collection of Carpenter's memorabilia, documenting the career of the music duo, who went to high school in the town.
Recreation
Besides nearby L.A. and Disneyland, Downey boasts the Downey Civic Light Opera Association and the Downey Symphony.
Historical
The McDonald's was the third ever when it originally opened in 1953, and it was reopened in 1996.
Economy
Downey's Rancho Los Amigos Hospital is known for its spinal treatment center and is the city's largest employer.
| Air quality [details] | 107 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 28.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 25,357 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 3 / 205 / 307 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 8 / 9 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Community Health Center | Downey, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Downey Care Center | Downey, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lakewood Park Health Center | Downey, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brookfield Healthcare Center | Downey, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bell Convalescent Hospital | Bell, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Briarcrest Nursing Center | Bell Gardens, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Del Rio Convalescent Center | Bell Gardens, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Del Rio Gardens Care Center | Bell Gardens, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Paz At Paramount | Paramount, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Paramount Convalescent Hosp. | Paramount, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Paramount Meadows Nursing Ctr. | Paramount, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bellflower Convalescent Hospit | Bellflower, CA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bel Tooren Villa Convalescent | Bellflower, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rose Villa Health Care Center | Bellflower, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodruff Convalescent Center | Bellflower, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Norwalk, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Metropolitan State Hosp Snf | Norwalk, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Walk Villa Conval. Hosp. | Norwalk, CA | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center | Norwalk, CA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC | Norwalk, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Southland | Norwalk, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Elena Healthcare Center | Norwalk, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Greenfield Care Center Of South Gate | South Gate, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Country Villa Lynwood Healthcare Center | Lynwood, CA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Marlinda Nursing Home | Lynwood, CA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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