Altamonte Springs, FL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,666 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Altamonte Springs is in central Florida, 10 miles north of Orlando.
Cultural Attractions
At Uptown Altamonte, a mixed-use development, visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts and shows at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater on Cranes Roost Lake.
Recreation
Altamonte Springs has several state-of-the-art parks, with facilities for tennis, handball, and swimming. The city's Merrill Park offers year-round softball and is home to the East Coast training facility for the U.S. softball team.
Historical
The city's name comes from the Spanish for ""high hill.""
Economy
Altamonte Springs is a shopping hub for its region, with Altamonte Mall and several other shopping centers bringing people from throughout the area.
| Air quality [details] | 132 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 93.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,029 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 5 / 43 / 69 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 2 / 2 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital | Orlando , FL | Yes |
| Orlando Regional Medical Center | Orlando , FL | Yes |
| Health Central | Ocoee , FL | No |
| Central Florida Regional Hospital | Sanford , FL | No |
| Florida Hospital Fish Memorial | Orange City , FL | No |
| Osceola Regional Medical Center | Kissimmee , FL | No |
| Leesburg Regional Medical Center | Leesburg , FL | No |
| Parrish Medical Center | Titusville , FL | No |
| Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center | Davenport , FL | No |
| Bert Fish Medical Center | New Smyrna Beach , FL | No |
| Halifax Health | Daytona Beach , FL | No |
| Florida Hospital-Ormond Memorial | Ormond Beach , FL | No |
| Wuesthoff Medical Center | Rockledge , FL | No |
| Winter Haven Hospital | Winter Haven , FL | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulate Health Care Of West Altamonte | Altamonte Springs, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Altamonte | Altamonte Springs, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Savannah Cove | Maitland, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Rehabilitation Center Of Winter Park | Maitland, FL | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village On The Green | Longwood, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Island Lake Center | Longwood, FL | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Longwood Health Care Center | Longwood, FL | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mary Lee Depugh Nursing Center | Winter Park, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Adventist Care Centers - Courtland, INC | Orlando, FL | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Courtyards Of Orlando Rehabilitation And Health Ce | Orlando, FL | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rosewood Health & Rehab Cntr | Orlando, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Flnc INC | Apopka, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sunbelt Health & Rehab Center-Apopka, INC | Apopka, FL | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tuskawilla Nursing And Rehab Center | Winter Springs, FL | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manor Care Nursing And Rehab C | Winter Park, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mayflower Retirement Hlth Ctr | Winter Park, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Regents Park Of Winter Park | Winter Park, FL | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Winter Park Care & Rehabilitation Center | Winter Park, FL | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Winter Park Towers | Winter Park, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lake Mary Health Care | Lake Mary, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Commons At Orl Lutheran Towers | Orlando, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Westminster Towers | Orlando, FL | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Guardian Care Nursing & Rehab | Orlando, FL | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Westminster Care Of Orlando | Orlando, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Avante At Orlando | Orlando, FL | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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