Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Dallas, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 1,243,668
Crime: High
Cost of Living: Low
Health Care: Limited
Housing Price: Average
Income: Average
Geography
Hot summers and mild winters are common in this city built along the Trinity River in north-central Texas.
Cultural Attractions
Summer musicals, a symphony and opera, and the Museum of Art round out the Dallas arts scene, but don't miss the Sixth Floor Museum in the old Texas School Book Depository building, which marks the spot where Lee Harvey Oswald fired his infamous shots.
Recreation
All the major professional sports teams in Texas have homes in or near Dallas, including the Cowboys, the Rangers, the Mavericks, and the Stars. Those looking for less sedentary activities can visit one of the city's more than 400 parks for swimming, boating, biking, golf, and tennis.
Historical
The Dallas area was settled in the 1840s, and King Cotton spurred its growth. The discovery of the East Texas oil field in the 1930s made Dallas a principal player in the petroleum business.
Economy
As a major part of the Silicon Prairie, the Dallas area has many high-tech employers, including Texas Instruments, along with other major corporations, such as Exxon Mobil.
Air quality [details] 103
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] 81.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details] 1,670
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles 0 / 125 / 155
America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles 5 / 6 / 6
Closest hospitals
Name City/State Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Dallas , TX Yes
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas , TX Yes
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas , TX Yes
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas , TX No
Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas , TX Yes
Children's Medical Center Dallas Dallas , TX Yes
Doctors Hospital of Dallas Dallas , TX No
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas , TX No
Timberlawn Mental Health System Dallas , TX No
Columbia Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas , TX No
Baylor Medical Center at Irving Irving , TX No
Baylor Medical Center at Garland Garland , TX No
Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas , TX No
Dallas Regional Medical Center Mesquite , TX No
Richardson Regional Medical Center Richardson , TX No
Medical Center of Plano Plano , TX No
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano , TX No
Baylor Regional Medical Center Grapevine , TX No
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital Arlington , TX No
Texas Health Harris Methodist-HEB Bedford , TX No
Medical Center of Arlington Arlington , TX No
North Hills Hospital North Richland Hills , TX No
Medical Center of McKinney McKinney , TX No
JPS Health Network Fort Worth , TX No
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth , TX No
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Overall Rating Medicare/Medicaid Participation
The Dallas Center Of Rehabilitation Dallas, TX Too new to rate Medicare and Medicaid
Silverado Senior Living - Turtle Creek Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
C C Young Memorial Home Dallas, TX 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Pearl Nordan Care Center Of Juliette Fowler Homes Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center - Dalla Dallas, TX 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
South Dallas Nursing Home Dallas, TX 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Traymore Nursing Center Dallas, TX 5 out of 5 stars Medicare
Healthcare Center At The Forum At Park Lane Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare
The Plaza At Edgemere Health Care Dallas, TX 5 out of 5 stars Medicare
Autumn Leaves Nursing Center Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare
The Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Walnut Place Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare
Brentwood Place One Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Brentwood Place Three Dallas, TX 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Brentwood Place Two Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Grace Presbyterian Village Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Golden Acres Dallas, TX 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Doctors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Dallas, TX 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Treemont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
The Renaissance At Kessler Park Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
The Villa At Mountain View Dallas, TX 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Forest Lane Healthcare Center Dallas, TX 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Presbyterian Village North Special Care Ctr Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare
Veranda Preston Hollow Nursing Center Dallas, TX 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Manorcare Health Services Dallas, TX 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid

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