Abington, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,471 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Temperatures in Abington tend to be warm in the summer, with averages in the 70s, and cold in the winter, with averages in the 20s. Average annual rainfall is 48 inches, distributed evenly throughout the year.
Geography
The town is flanked by two waterways--the Beaver Brook on the west and the Shumatuscacant River on the east.
Recreation
Ames Nowell State Park, Island Grove Park, and Strawberry Valley golf course are located in the town.
Historical
The town was once a famous hub of the shoe industry, providing an estimated half of the shoes worn by the Union Army during the Civil War.
Economy
Though once known for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors, Abington is now primarily residential.
| Air quality [details] | 97 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 89.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,172 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 38 / 132 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 12 / 12 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| No data available. | ||
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Abington, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Coyne Healthcare Center | Rockland, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| South Shore Rehab & Skilled Care Center | Rockland, MA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Embassy Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Brockton, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| St Joseph Manor Nursing Home | Brockton, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tcu-Brockton Hospital | Brockton, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Baypointe Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center | Brockton, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Braemoor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Brockton, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Guardian Center (The) | Brockton, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| West Acres Nursing Home & Rehab Center | Brockton, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sachem Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | East Bridgewater, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cedar Hill Health Care Center | Randolph, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Weymouth, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pope Nursing Home | Weymouth, MA | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Samuel Marcus Nursing Home | Weymouth, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Weymouth Health Care Center | Weymouth, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Alliance Healthcare Center At Braintree | Braintree, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Braintree Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Braintree, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| John Scott House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Braintree, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Royal Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Braintree, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Norwell Knoll Nursing Home | Norwell, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Southwood At Norwell Nursing Ctr | Norwell, MA | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater, MA | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harbor House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Hingham, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Queen Anne Nursing Home, INC | Hingham, MA | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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