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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