Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Tacoma, WA

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 198,599
Crime: High
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: Average
Income: Low
Geography
Tacoma is located on the Puget Sound in western Washington. It is about 30 miles south of Seattle.
Cultural Attractions
Tacoma's Museum District has three notable museums: the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass (featuring a bridge of glass designed by Dale Chihuly), and the Washington State History Museum.
Recreation
Tacoma is surrounded by natural attractions like Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and the Cascade mountain range. These scenic places attract residents and visitors for hiking, biking, boating, and skiing.
Historical
Tacoma used to be the end point of the Northern Pacific Railroad, giving the city the nickname "City of Destiny" because of the many travelers who settled there.
Economy
The military is a major employer in Tacoma, and healthcare and retail are also big industries in town. The Port of Tacoma is also a busy shipping center.
Air quality [details] 109
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] 84.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details] 1,989
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles 9 / 27 / 72
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. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma , WA No
Tacoma General Hospital Tacoma , WA No
Western State Hospital Tacoma , WA No
St. Francis Hospital Federal Way , WA No
Good Samaritan Community Healthcare Puyallup , WA No
Highline Medical Center Burien , WA No
Valley Medical Center Renton , WA No
Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia , WA No
Harrison Medical Center Bremerton , WA No
Harborview Medical Center Seattle , WA Yes
University of Washington Medical Center Seattle , WA Yes
Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle , WA Yes
Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Seattle , WA No
Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Seattle , WA No
Overlake Hospital Medical Center Bellevue , WA No
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center Seattle , WA Yes
Northwest Hospital Seattle , WA No
Evergreen Healthcare Kirkland , WA No
Fairfax Hospital Kirkland , WA No
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Overall Rating Medicare/Medicaid Participation
Park Rose Care Center Tacoma, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Tacoma Lutheran Home Tacoma, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation Tacoma, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Heritage Rehabilitation Of Tacoma Tacoma, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Manor Care Of Tacoma Wa, LLC Tacoma, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Orchard Park Tacoma, WA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Skilled Nursing Of Tacoma Tacoma, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Heartwood Extended Healthcare Tacoma, WA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Bel Air Of Tacoma Tacoma, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Highlands Memory Care And Rehabilitation Tacoma, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
University Place Care Center Tacoma, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Lakewood Healthcare Center Tacoma, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Regency At Tacoma Rehabilitation Center Tacoma, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avamere Georgian House Of Lakewood Tacoma, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Regency At Puyallup Rehabilitation Center Puyallup, WA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Cottesmore Of Life Care Gig Harbor, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Manor Care Of Gig Harbor Wa, LLC Gig Harbor, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Avalon Care Center - Federal Way Federal Way, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center Of Excellence Federal Way, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare
Hallmark Manor Federal Way, WA 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Life Care Center Of Federal Way Federal Way, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Life Care Center Of Puyallup Puyallup, WA 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Rainier Vista Care Center Puyallup, WA 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Linden Grove Health Care Ctr Puyallup, WA 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Vashon Community Care Center Vashon, WA 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid

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