Lawrence, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 94,404 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Chilly summers and warm winters are common in Lawrence.
Geography
Lawrence is a riverfront city on the banks of the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers.
Cultural Attractions
The Spencer Museum of Art at Kansas University is one of the top 10 college art museums in the nation.
Recreation
Known for its music scene, Lawrence puts on music festivals year round, and the Kansas Jayhawks standing as a basketball powerhouse makes its games a hot ticket.
Historical
Kansas University's basketball program was founded by the inventor of the game, James Naismith. (The Naismith Award is given to the NCAA's player of the year.)
| Air quality [details] | 83 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | N/A |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 204 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 2 / 3 / 32 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | Lawrence , KS | No |
| Olathe Medical Center | Olathe , KS | No |
| St. Francis Health Center | Topeka , KS | No |
| Stormont-Vail HealthCare | Topeka , KS | No |
| Overland Park Regional Medical Center | Overland Park , KS | No |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City , KS | No |
| Shawnee Mission Medical Center | Shawnee Mission , KS | No |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park , KS | No |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City , KS | Yes |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Kansas City , MO | No |
| St. Luke's Hospital | Kansas City , MO | Yes |
| Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics | Kansas City , MO | Yes |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | Kansas City , MO | No |
| Research Medical Center | Kansas City , MO | No |
| North Kansas City Hospital | North Kansas City , MO | No |
| Saint Luke's Northland Hospital | Kansas City , MO | No |
| Lee's Summit Medical Center | Lee's Summit , MO | No |
| Liberty Hospital | Liberty , MO | No |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | Independence , MO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital Snf | Lawrence, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Lawrence Presbyterian Manor | Lawrence, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pioneer Ridge Retirement Comm | Lawrence, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brandon Woods At Alvamar | Lawrence, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Medicalodges Eudora | Eudora, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Ctr | Baldwin City, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tonganoxie Nursing Center | Tonganoxie, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hillside Village Of Desoto | De Soto, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bonner Springs, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hickory Pointe Care & Rehab Center | Oskaloosa, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Wellsville Manor | Wellsville, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Meadowbrook Rehab Hospital Snf | Gardner, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Medicalodges Gardner | Gardner, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brookside Retirement Community | Overbrook, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Countryside Health Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Eventide Convalescent Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Providence Living Center | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Topeka Community Healthcare Center | Topeka, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Aberdeen Village | Olathe, KS | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Evergreen Community Of Johnson County | Olathe, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society - Olathe | Olathe, KS | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hoeger House | Olathe, KS | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Royal Terrace Nrsg & Rehab Cen | Olathe, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Place North | Topeka, KS | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Ottawa Retirement Village | Ottawa, KS | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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