Fountain, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,181 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Located in central Colorado near Fountain Creek, Fountain is a suburb of Colorado Springs.
Cultural Attractions
Fountain was chosen as America's Millenium City by The New York Times. The town was found to have demographics that closely matched the rest of the nation, and was invited to contribute to a time capsule for the year 3000.
Recreation
Fountain contains plenty of parks.
Historical
When Colorado became a state, Fountain was in close competition with Denver for the honor of being named state capital.
Economy
The town has been heavily influenced by the military presence, with five nearby military bases.
| Air quality [details] | 92 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 77.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,448 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 12 / 17 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | Colorado Springs , CO | No |
| Penrose-St. Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs , CO | Yes |
| Parkview Medical Center | Pueblo , CO | No |
| Colorado Mental Health Institute | Pueblo , CO | No |
| St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center | Pueblo , CO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Living Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Laurel Manor Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Terrace Gardens Health Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Union Printers Home-Ltc | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centura Health-Namaste Alzheimer Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Cheyenne Mountain Care And Rehabilitation Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centura Health-Medalion Health Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pikes Peak Care And Rehabilitation Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sunny Vista Living Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cedarwood Health Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Gardens Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Garden Of The Gods Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mountain View Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village At Skyline-Skyline Pines Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Center At Centennial, The | Colorado Springs, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Colonial Columns Nursing Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Springs Village Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mount St Francis Nursing Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Liberty Heights | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Cripple Creek Rehabilitation & Wellness Center | Cripple Creek, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc. Ecf | Pueblo, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Belmont Lodge Health Care Center | Pueblo, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centura Health-Pavilion At Villa Pueblo The | Pueblo, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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