Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Ballwin, MO

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 31,092
Crime: Low
Cost of Living: Low
Health Care: Limited
Housing Price: Low
Income: High
Geography
Ballwin, a suburb of St. Louis, is 20 miles west of the city and the Mississippi River.
Cultural Attractions
The city features an event called Ballwin Days, which includes a five-mile parade, sports tournaments, carnival rides, a talent show, and live entertainment.
Recreation
Ballwin has three parks and several recreation centers, offering activities including hiking, fishing, organized sports, and swimming. In addition, there is an excellent golf course nearby.
Historical
Ballwin was named by its founder, John Ball, on Feb. 9, 1837, and remains the only town in the country with the name.
Economy
Ballwin has no municipal property tax and is working to maintain a balance between its residential and commercial/industrial areas.
Air quality [details] 80
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] 66.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details] 5,165
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles 0 / 51 / 75
America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles 0 / 4 / 4
Closest hospitals
Name City/State Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
St. Luke's Hospital Chesterfield , MO No
Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis , MO No
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Saint Louis , MO No
St. John's Mercy Medical Center Saint Louis , MO Yes
SSM St. Joseph Hospital of Kirkwood Saint Louis , MO No
Des Peres Hospital Saint Louis , MO No
St. Anthony's Medical Center Saint Louis , MO No
SSM St. Mary's Health Center Saint Louis , MO No
SSM DePaul Health Center Bridgeton , MO No
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saint Peters , MO No
Forest Park Hospital Saint Louis , MO No
SSM St. Joseph Health Center Saint Charles , MO No
Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis Saint Louis , MO No
St. Louis University Hospital Saint Louis , MO Yes
St. Louis Children's Hospital Saint Louis , MO Yes
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University Saint Louis , MO Yes
Christian Hospital Saint Louis , MO No
SSM St. Joseph Hospital West Lake Saint Louis , MO No
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital East Saint Louis , IL No
Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City , IL No
St. John's Mercy Hospital Washington , MO No
Jefferson Regional Medical Center Crystal City , MO No
St. Anthony's Health Center Alton , IL No
Alton Memorial Hospital Alton , IL No
Memorial Hospital Belleville , IL No
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Overall Rating Medicare/Medicaid Participation
Bethesda Meadow Ellisville, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Lutheran Senior Services At Meramec Bluffs Ballwin, MO 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Oak Forest Skilled Care Ballwin, MO 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
West County Care Center Ballwin, MO 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Brooking Park Chesterfield, MO 5 out of 5 stars Medicare
Cedars At The Jca, The Chesterfield, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delmar Gardens Of Chesterfield Chesterfield, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delmar Gardens On The Green Chesterfield, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delmar Gardens West Town And Country, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Friendship Village Of West County Chesterfield, MO 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Garden View Care Center Of Chesterfield Chesterfield, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Nhc Healthcare, Town & Country Town And Country, MO 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Surrey Place St Lukes Hosp Skilled Nursing And Rcf Chesterfield, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Westchester House, The Chesterfield, MO 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center Valley Park, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Garden View Care Center Of Dougherty Ferry Valley Park, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delmar Gardens Of Creve Coeur Creve Coeur, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
St John'S Mercy Skilled Nursing Center Saint Louis, MO 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Bethesda Dilworth Saint Louis, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Manor Grove, Incorporated Kirkwood, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicaid
Creve Coeur Manor Saint Louis, MO 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Rosewood Care Center Of St Louis Saint Louis, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Friendship Village Of South County Saint Louis, MO 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Cori Manor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Fenton, MO 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Delmar Gardens Of Meramec Valley Fenton, MO 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid

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