La Porte, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 34,921 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
La Porte is located at the opening of the Houston Ship Channel, slightly southeast of Houston.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Battleship Texas and San Jacinto Monument and Battleground. The Battleship Texas was the last of the battleships that were used in the World Wars.
Recreation
Sylvan Beach Park sits along Galveston Bay, and Little Cedar Bayou Park features a wave pool.
Economy
Once known for its fig and citrus crops, La Porte is a center for the chemical and petroleum industries.
Fun Fact
La Porte means "the door" or "a gateway," a reference to the city's location.
| Air quality [details] | 79 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 42.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 11,349 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 33 / 144 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 8 / 8 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Healthcare Center | La Porte, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| San Jacinto Manor | Deer Park, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Courtyards At Pasadena | Pasadena, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Goose Creek Rehabilitation And Health Care Center | Baytown, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Green Acres Of Baytown | Baytown, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Saint James House Of Baytown | Baytown, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Paramount Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pasadena Care Center | Pasadena, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vista Continuing Care Center | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Allenbrook Healthcare Center | Baytown, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cedar Bayou Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Baytown, TX | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| San Jacinto Methodist Hospital | Baytown, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| The Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center At Baytown | Baytown, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Faith Memorial Nursing Home | Pasadena, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services | Webster, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regency Village | Webster, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Webster, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Baywind Village Convalescent Center | League City, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harbourview Care Center | League City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regent Care Center Of League City | League City, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Manor Of South Belt | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Houston, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendship Haven Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cen | Friendswood, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Friendswood Health Care Center | Friendswood, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Silver Springs Healthcare Center | Houston, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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