Thursday, November 26, 2009

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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
Name City/State Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Downey , CA Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Bellflower , CA No
St. Francis Medical Center Lynwood , CA No
Presbyterian InterCommunity Hospital Whittier , CA No
Kindred Hospital La Mirada , CA No
Garfield Medical Center Monterey Park , CA No
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma , CA No
USC University Hospital Los Angeles , CA Yes
USC Norris Cancer Hospital Los Angeles , CA Yes
Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center Los Angeles , CA No
White Memorial Medical Center Los Angeles , CA No
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Long Beach , CA No
California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles , CA No
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center San Gabriel , CA No
Hospital of the Good Samaritan Los Angeles , CA No
St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach , CA No
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Torrance , CA No
St. Vincent Medical Center Los Angeles , CA No
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center Anaheim , CA No
West Anaheim Medical Center Anaheim , CA No
VA Long Beach Healthcare System Long Beach , CA No
St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton , CA No
Centinela Hospital Medical Center Inglewood , CA No
Methodist Hospital of Southern CA Arcadia , CA No
Huntington Memorial Hospital Pasadena , CA No
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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