Bullhead City is located in Arizona's west-central Mohave County, on the east bank of the Colorado River near the juncture of Arizona, California and Nevada. It is the sister city to the popular gaming community of Laughlin, Nevada.
Bullhead City serves as the economic hub and retail-shopping center for Western Mohave County and Southeastern Clark County, Nevada. More than 5 million people travel through Bullhead City annually. The year-round sunshine makes it perfect for families, retirees and vacationers - whether they are looking to escape the winter cold or want to enjoy the area's vast summer water recreation opportunities.
Weather: Bullhead City has a classic low desert climate with extremely low relative humidity and very high summer temperatures. On the average, it receives about 7 inches of precipitation a year. Stores, shops, restaurants, theaters and homes are air-conditioned much of the year.
Although most of the county is designated as desert, nearly 190 square miles is water, making water sports a favorite among residents and visitors alike. The average daily high temperature in November is 74 degrees. The average daily high temperature annually is a beautiful 88 degrees.
Things To See and Do: Water sports on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, hiking, off-road vehicle sports, hunting, exploring ghost towns, rockhounding and prospecting are just a few of the recreational activities available in the neighboring desert around Bullhead City. Gambling in Laughlin, across the river, is also a major attraction of the area.
The Colorado River Recreation Area extends from Yuma, Arizona to Lake Powell, about 650 miles. It offers boating, fishing, hunting and other water sports. There is almost 95 miles of navigable water to use for your enjoyment between Blythe and Imperial Dam in Yuma.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $169,400 (it was $102,500 in 2000)
Population: As of the census of 2005, there were 39,101 people.
Retirement Communities: Silver Creek Leisure Living, 928-704-7000;Sunridge Village Retirement www.sunridgevillage.com
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Costa Mesa California Retirement
Cost Mesa
Costa Mesa in California's Orange County Region is north and inland from Newport Beach but residents still enjoy superb weather and a high class of California style amenities.
Population of Costa Mesa: 110,000
Real Estate: Median home price is $680,000.
Zillow has a lot more about Costa Mesa Real Estate Prices
Retirement Communities:
Newport Beach Plaza Retirement www.leisurecare.com
Mesa Verde Residential Care www.mesaverdehealthcare.com
Silverado Senior Living: Costa Mesa www.silveradosenior.com
Costa Neuporte (949) 646-6300
Avalon at Newport www.recollectionsonline.com
Eldercare Referral Agency www.askeldercare.com
True Source www.trusource.com
Cost of Living: High
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Transportation: Orange County is served by the Orange County Transpotation Authority: http://www.octa.net/
Health care:
College Hospital Costa Mesa http://www.collegehospitals.com/
Hoag Hospital http://www.hoaghospital.org/ - (949) 764-4624
Newport Bay Hospital http://www.newportbayhospital.com/
Education:
The University of California at Irvine is located in nearby Irvine, CA http://www.uci.edu/
Vanguard University http://www.vanguard.edu%20(714/) 556-3610
Orange Coast College www.occsailing.com - (714) 432-5072
National University: Costa Mesa Campus http://www.nu.edu/
Coastline Community College: Costa Mesa http://www.coastline.edu/
Coast Community College District http://www.cccd.edu/
Travel and tourism:
Costa Mesa offers easy access to all of Orange County. http://www.travelcostamesa.com/
Nearby John Wayne Airport serves the entire region.
California's coastal regions are for the most part open to all since private property lines are not allowed to extend into the coastal waters. Also, access to the beach is required by the state. So even in exclusive areas you are generally free to beachcomb and walk the beach.
Costa Mesa in California's Orange County Region is north and inland from Newport Beach but residents still enjoy superb weather and a high class of California style amenities.
Population of Costa Mesa: 110,000
Real Estate: Median home price is $680,000.
Zillow has a lot more about Costa Mesa Real Estate Prices
Retirement Communities:
Newport Beach Plaza Retirement www.leisurecare.com
Mesa Verde Residential Care www.mesaverdehealthcare.com
Silverado Senior Living: Costa Mesa www.silveradosenior.com
Costa Neuporte (949) 646-6300
Avalon at Newport www.recollectionsonline.com
Eldercare Referral Agency www.askeldercare.com
True Source www.trusource.com
Cost of Living: High
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Transportation: Orange County is served by the Orange County Transpotation Authority: http://www.octa.net/
Health care:
College Hospital Costa Mesa http://www.collegehospitals.com/
Hoag Hospital http://www.hoaghospital.org/ - (949) 764-4624
Newport Bay Hospital http://www.newportbayhospital.com/
Education:
The University of California at Irvine is located in nearby Irvine, CA http://www.uci.edu/
Vanguard University http://www.vanguard.edu%20(714/) 556-3610
Orange Coast College www.occsailing.com - (714) 432-5072
National University: Costa Mesa Campus http://www.nu.edu/
Coastline Community College: Costa Mesa http://www.coastline.edu/
Coast Community College District http://www.cccd.edu/
Travel and tourism:
Costa Mesa offers easy access to all of Orange County. http://www.travelcostamesa.com/
Nearby John Wayne Airport serves the entire region.
California's coastal regions are for the most part open to all since private property lines are not allowed to extend into the coastal waters. Also, access to the beach is required by the state. So even in exclusive areas you are generally free to beachcomb and walk the beach.
Newport Beach California Retirement
In California's sunny Orange County travel region, located in the southern coastal part of California, you'll find the surf, sand, and sunny weather that make this a popular retirement destination.
Newport Beach California's 80,000 residents enjoy the amenities of this upscale coastal location but face real estate prices that will make all but the very well-to-do blush. The median price of a home in Newport Beach is $1,617,000. Zillow has more about this region.
Retirement Communities:
Newport Beach Plaza Retirement www.leisurecare.com (949) 645-6833
Mesa Verde Residential Care www.mesaverdehealthcare.com (949) 548-5584
Avalon at Newport Alzheimer's Community) www.recollectionsonline.com - (949) 631-3555
Silverado Senior Living Newport Mesa www.silveradosenior.com (949) 631-2212
Renaissance Premier www.renaissancesl.com (949) 243-3100
Crown Cove (949) 760-2800
Vintage Senior Management www.vintagesenior.com (949) 719-4080
Victoria Healthcare Center www.victoriacares.com (949) 642-0387
Cameo Homes Assisted Living (949) 515-3939
St John's Manor (949) 645-3728
Population: 80,000
Weather: California's south coast has legendarily good weather. Temperatures are moderate throughout the year and rainfall is very low. Sunny days are ... pretty much every day.
Cost of Living: High, even by California standards
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Orange County is served by the Orange County Transpotation Authority: www.octa.net
Health care:
Hoag Hospital
On the bluffs overlooking Newport Beach, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a premier medical facility. www.hoaghospital.org General Information Contact Hoag
Travel and tourism: www.visitnewportbeach.com
California's coastal regions are for the most part open to all since private property lines are not allowed to extend into the coastal waters. Also, access to the beach is required by the state. So even in exclusive areas you are generally free to beachcomb and walk the beach.
Newport Beach California's 80,000 residents enjoy the amenities of this upscale coastal location but face real estate prices that will make all but the very well-to-do blush. The median price of a home in Newport Beach is $1,617,000. Zillow has more about this region.
Retirement Communities:
Newport Beach Plaza Retirement www.leisurecare.com (949) 645-6833
Mesa Verde Residential Care www.mesaverdehealthcare.com (949) 548-5584
Avalon at Newport Alzheimer's Community) www.recollectionsonline.com - (949) 631-3555
Silverado Senior Living Newport Mesa www.silveradosenior.com (949) 631-2212
Renaissance Premier www.renaissancesl.com (949) 243-3100
Crown Cove (949) 760-2800
Vintage Senior Management www.vintagesenior.com (949) 719-4080
Victoria Healthcare Center www.victoriacares.com (949) 642-0387
Cameo Homes Assisted Living (949) 515-3939
St John's Manor (949) 645-3728
Population: 80,000
Weather: California's south coast has legendarily good weather. Temperatures are moderate throughout the year and rainfall is very low. Sunny days are ... pretty much every day.
Cost of Living: High, even by California standards
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Orange County is served by the Orange County Transpotation Authority: www.octa.net
Health care:
Hoag Hospital
On the bluffs overlooking Newport Beach, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a premier medical facility. www.hoaghospital.org General Information Contact Hoag
Travel and tourism: www.visitnewportbeach.com
California's coastal regions are for the most part open to all since private property lines are not allowed to extend into the coastal waters. Also, access to the beach is required by the state. So even in exclusive areas you are generally free to beachcomb and walk the beach.
Retirement in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma contains the historical Yuma Territorial Prison, the Yuma Crossing Historic Park, and a historic downtown area. Yuma is an Arizona Main Street City. Near Yuma are the Kofa Mountain Range and wildlife refuge, Martinez and Mittry Lakes, and the Algodones Dunes, which draw tens of thousands of visitors every year especially during thanksgiving. Another point of interest in Yuma is the Colorado River which runs along the north and west side of town dividing Arizona and California. Yuma is an important station for trucking industry movement of goods between California, Arizona, and Mexico
Population: According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 84,688.
Weather: Yuma is one of the hottest cities of any size in the United States, with average July high temperatures of 107 degrees Fahrenheit. (By way of comparison, the corresponding figure for Death Valley is 115 degrees.) Average January highs are around 69 degrees. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Yuma is the sunniest place on earth. Of the possible 4,456 hours of daylight each year, the sun shines in Yuma for roughly 4,050 hours, or about 90% of the time. The near perfect flying weather year round attracts military interest in training their pilots here. On average Yuma receives about 3 inches of rain annually.
Transportation: Yuma International Airport
Yuma (Amtrak station)
Greyhound Lines
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $117,700 (it was $85,300 in 2000). Median gross rent in 2005: $635
Health Care: Yuma Regional Medical Center - Yuma, Arizona Hospital, Sunset Community Health Center - Somerton.
Universities and Colleges: The University of Arizona in Yuma
Ranked as the third fastest growing area in the United States in the 1990's, Yuma continues to be a popular option for retires, people looking for a better quality of life for their families, and corporations seeking a more business friendly community in which to conduct business. In addition to our clean air, lack of congestion, and low crime, Yuma was ranked by Farmer's Almanac as having the best weather in the United States, and by Golf Digest as the 6th best city for Golf
Population: According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 84,688.
Weather: Yuma is one of the hottest cities of any size in the United States, with average July high temperatures of 107 degrees Fahrenheit. (By way of comparison, the corresponding figure for Death Valley is 115 degrees.) Average January highs are around 69 degrees. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Yuma is the sunniest place on earth. Of the possible 4,456 hours of daylight each year, the sun shines in Yuma for roughly 4,050 hours, or about 90% of the time. The near perfect flying weather year round attracts military interest in training their pilots here. On average Yuma receives about 3 inches of rain annually.
Transportation: Yuma International Airport
Yuma (Amtrak station)
Greyhound Lines
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $117,700 (it was $85,300 in 2000). Median gross rent in 2005: $635
Health Care: Yuma Regional Medical Center - Yuma, Arizona Hospital, Sunset Community Health Center - Somerton.
Universities and Colleges: The University of Arizona in Yuma
Ranked as the third fastest growing area in the United States in the 1990's, Yuma continues to be a popular option for retires, people looking for a better quality of life for their families, and corporations seeking a more business friendly community in which to conduct business. In addition to our clean air, lack of congestion, and low crime, Yuma was ranked by Farmer's Almanac as having the best weather in the United States, and by Golf Digest as the 6th best city for Golf
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tucson, Arizona Retirement
Tucson is Arizona's second largest city and is the hub of activity and commerce for southern Arizona. It is a clean, modern and attractive city. Tucson is located in a valley at the base of 4 different mountain ranges. Just northeast of Tucson, the Santa Catalina Mountains rise to over 9,000 feet. They are home to the southernmost ski resort in the United States.
Population: As of July 1, 2006, a Census Bureau estimate puts the city's population at 518,956.
Weather: Tucson has two major seasons, summer and winter; plus three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon.
Colleges and Universities: University of Arizona: established in 1885; the second largest university in the state in terms of enrollment with over 37,000+ students.
Pima Community College: located in the Tucson area with six campuses.
University of Phoenix has four Tucson campuses.
Prescott College has a Tucson branch campus.
Northern Arizona University has a Tucson branch campus.
Transportation: Tucson International Airport is Tucson's public airport and is located six miles south of Tucson's central business district. TIA is the second largest commercial airport in Arizona, providing nonstop flights to 28 destinations throughout the United States, and 1 destination in Mexico. Overall, Tucson International Airport serves 29 destinations. Sun Tran is Tucson's public bus system. It was awarded Best Transit System in 1988 & 2005 and serves the major part of the metropolis of Tucson. The city remains largely dependent on automobiles for transportation. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Tucson three times weekly in both directions, operating its Sunset Limited between Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles, California.
Things To See and Do: The city is home to more than 120 parks, including Reid Park Zoo. There are five public golf courses located throughout the area. Several scenic parks and points of interest are also located nearby, including the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, and Biosphere 2 (just north of the city, in the town of Oracle). The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is held every year in February for two weeks. It is one of the largest gem and mineral shows in the world, and features many of the finest mineral specimens. There is no single location for display of minerals, but rather dozens of locations spread across town. The show has an estimated attendance of more than 50,000 people from over twenty countries. Attendees frequently include the general public, experts, beginning collectors, museum employees, dealers, retailers, and researchers. Many museums and universities, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Sorbonne, have displayed materials at the show.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $144,400 (it was $96,300 in 2000).
Health Care:
Arizona Cancer Center - Tucson, Arizona
Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Saint Mary's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
El Dorado Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
El Dorado Surgicenter - Tucson, Arizona
Kindred Hospital Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Kindred Hospital Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Kino Community Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona
Saint Mary's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Sierra Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Heart Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona
Retirement Communities: (not inclusive) Santa Catalina Villas, 520-742-0505, The Manor At Midvale, 520-294-3200
Population: As of July 1, 2006, a Census Bureau estimate puts the city's population at 518,956.
Weather: Tucson has two major seasons, summer and winter; plus three minor seasons: fall, spring, and the monsoon.
Colleges and Universities: University of Arizona: established in 1885; the second largest university in the state in terms of enrollment with over 37,000+ students.
Pima Community College: located in the Tucson area with six campuses.
University of Phoenix has four Tucson campuses.
Prescott College has a Tucson branch campus.
Northern Arizona University has a Tucson branch campus.
Transportation: Tucson International Airport is Tucson's public airport and is located six miles south of Tucson's central business district. TIA is the second largest commercial airport in Arizona, providing nonstop flights to 28 destinations throughout the United States, and 1 destination in Mexico. Overall, Tucson International Airport serves 29 destinations. Sun Tran is Tucson's public bus system. It was awarded Best Transit System in 1988 & 2005 and serves the major part of the metropolis of Tucson. The city remains largely dependent on automobiles for transportation. Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Tucson three times weekly in both directions, operating its Sunset Limited between Orlando, Florida and Los Angeles, California.
Things To See and Do: The city is home to more than 120 parks, including Reid Park Zoo. There are five public golf courses located throughout the area. Several scenic parks and points of interest are also located nearby, including the Tucson Botanical Gardens, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, and Biosphere 2 (just north of the city, in the town of Oracle). The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is held every year in February for two weeks. It is one of the largest gem and mineral shows in the world, and features many of the finest mineral specimens. There is no single location for display of minerals, but rather dozens of locations spread across town. The show has an estimated attendance of more than 50,000 people from over twenty countries. Attendees frequently include the general public, experts, beginning collectors, museum employees, dealers, retailers, and researchers. Many museums and universities, including the Smithsonian Institution and the Sorbonne, have displayed materials at the show.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $144,400 (it was $96,300 in 2000).
Health Care:
Arizona Cancer Center - Tucson, Arizona
Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Saint Mary's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
El Dorado Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
El Dorado Surgicenter - Tucson, Arizona
Kindred Hospital Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Kindred Hospital Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Kino Community Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona
Saint Mary's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Sierra Tucson - Tucson, Arizona
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Heart Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona
Retirement Communities: (not inclusive) Santa Catalina Villas, 520-742-0505, The Manor At Midvale, 520-294-3200
Retirement in Jerome, Arizona
Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west. Jerome's personality has changed dramatically in the past 30 years. Once a thriving mining camp between the late-1880s and early 1950s, Jerome is now a bustling tourist magnet and artistic community with a population of about 450. It includes a modicum of artists, craft people, musicians, writers, hermits, bed and breakfast owners, museum caretakers, gift shop proprietors and fallen-down-building landlords.
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people.
Things To See and Do: Jerome is known as Arizona's Art Destination with over 30 galleries and working studios. In September of 2006, First Saturday Art Walk began and has become a favorite monthly event.In 2007, Jerome became a sponsor of The Sedona Plein Air Festival and hosted some of the finest plein air painters in the country for a day of painting. The Sedona Film Festival will be welcomed to Jerome for the Kodak Quick Shoot in February of 2008.The Old Jerome High School is home to world class artists and their studios, including Mark Hemleben, Robin Anderson and Margo Mandette. These open studios are welcoming to art lovers who enjoy seeing the creative process. Jerome is known for its one of a kind art and Great American Crafts, beautifully displayed in galleries like Raku, Pura Vida and Gallery 527. Leather artisans, potters, glass blowers, jewelers, photographers, painters all abound including an open air art park in nice weather.
Retirement Communities In Jerome Area:
Cottonwood Village - maps.google.com - (928) 634-4229 -
Cottonwood Manor Christian Care - www.christiancare.org - (928) 634-7571
Tuzigoot Village For Seniors - - 928-634-3669
Verde Valley Manor Retirement Center - www.verdevalleymanor.com - (928) 646-6040
Assisted Living Concepts Inc (928) 772-3690 -
Prescott Valley Samaritan Center - maps.google.com - (928) 775-0045 -
Sedona Winds - www.sedonawinds.com - (928) 284-1021
Cottonwood Village: (Leasing Office) - maps.google.com - (928) 634-2956
Verde View Senior Apartments - maps.google.com - (928) 567-9378
Westfield Assisted Living - maps.google.com - (928) 775-4336
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people.
Things To See and Do: Jerome is known as Arizona's Art Destination with over 30 galleries and working studios. In September of 2006, First Saturday Art Walk began and has become a favorite monthly event.In 2007, Jerome became a sponsor of The Sedona Plein Air Festival and hosted some of the finest plein air painters in the country for a day of painting. The Sedona Film Festival will be welcomed to Jerome for the Kodak Quick Shoot in February of 2008.The Old Jerome High School is home to world class artists and their studios, including Mark Hemleben, Robin Anderson and Margo Mandette. These open studios are welcoming to art lovers who enjoy seeing the creative process. Jerome is known for its one of a kind art and Great American Crafts, beautifully displayed in galleries like Raku, Pura Vida and Gallery 527. Leather artisans, potters, glass blowers, jewelers, photographers, painters all abound including an open air art park in nice weather.
Retirement Communities In Jerome Area:
Cottonwood Village - maps.google.com - (928) 634-4229 -
Cottonwood Manor Christian Care - www.christiancare.org - (928) 634-7571
Tuzigoot Village For Seniors - - 928-634-3669
Verde Valley Manor Retirement Center - www.verdevalleymanor.com - (928) 646-6040
Assisted Living Concepts Inc (928) 772-3690 -
Prescott Valley Samaritan Center - maps.google.com - (928) 775-0045 -
Sedona Winds - www.sedonawinds.com - (928) 284-1021
Cottonwood Village: (Leasing Office) - maps.google.com - (928) 634-2956
Verde View Senior Apartments - maps.google.com - (928) 567-9378
Westfield Assisted Living - maps.google.com - (928) 775-4336
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Retiring to Prescott, Arizona
The city draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy the unique setting, old-west history and enjoyable climate. Throughout the year Prescott offers a variety of events and activities so that no matter when you are here, you'll get chance to experience the many faces of Prescott and find out for yourself why Prescott is considered one of the top emerging metropolitan cities.
Population: According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 41,528.
Weather: Prescott is located in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, at an altitude of 5400 feet. The town has a four-season climate with relatively mild winters. Historical average annual precipitation is 19.32 inches; average snowfall is 25.4 inches.
Colleges and Universities: Prescott College is "an independent, liberal arts college. This colleges educational programs reflect the College's commitment to the environment and social justice. Prescott College is also one of the few colleges in the United States that offers adventure education as a majorNorthern Arizona University and Old Dominion University also have specialty campuses here as well as the online university, Northcentral University.
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 33,938 people.
Things To See and Do: Prescott has many Victorian homes and has been remarked to be the most Midwestern-appearing city in the Southwest, and it has 525 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. There are six golf courses within the city limits: Antelope Hills Golf Course, City of Prescott South Course, City of Prescott North Course, Hassayampa Golf Club, Prescott Lakes Golf Club, Talking Rock Golf Club. More courses are located nearby in surrounding towns.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $227,000 (it was $162,700 in 2000)
Retirement Communities: (not inclusive) Prescott Samaritan Village, 928-778-2450, Peridot Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 928-777-5511
Health Care: Northern Arizona VA Health Care System,
View the Web Site
500 N. Hwy 89Prescott, AZ 86313Phone: (928) 445-4860 or (800) 949-1005
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Population: According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 41,528.
Weather: Prescott is located in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, at an altitude of 5400 feet. The town has a four-season climate with relatively mild winters. Historical average annual precipitation is 19.32 inches; average snowfall is 25.4 inches.
Colleges and Universities: Prescott College is "an independent, liberal arts college. This colleges educational programs reflect the College's commitment to the environment and social justice. Prescott College is also one of the few colleges in the United States that offers adventure education as a majorNorthern Arizona University and Old Dominion University also have specialty campuses here as well as the online university, Northcentral University.
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 33,938 people.
Things To See and Do: Prescott has many Victorian homes and has been remarked to be the most Midwestern-appearing city in the Southwest, and it has 525 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. There are six golf courses within the city limits: Antelope Hills Golf Course, City of Prescott South Course, City of Prescott North Course, Hassayampa Golf Club, Prescott Lakes Golf Club, Talking Rock Golf Club. More courses are located nearby in surrounding towns.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $227,000 (it was $162,700 in 2000)
Retirement Communities: (not inclusive) Prescott Samaritan Village, 928-778-2450, Peridot Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 928-777-5511
Health Care: Northern Arizona VA Health Care System,
View the Web Site
500 N. Hwy 89Prescott, AZ 86313Phone: (928) 445-4860 or (800) 949-1005
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Los Angeles California Retirement
Los Angeles, California
From Hollywood to East LA, Los Angeles is one of America's iconic cities. Home to movie stars, movie moguls, billionaire industriasts and and millions of regular people, the City of Angels enjoys an incredibly diverse cultural heritage as well as a reputation that varies from glamourous to squalid to legendary.
Retirement Communities (not inclusive!)
Keiro Retirement Home www.keiro.org (323) 263-9651
Grandview Retirement Residence (213) 380-7000
St John of God Retirement (323) 731-0641
Retirement Housing Foundation (323) 662-5043
Polish Retirement Foundation (323) 735-1381
Hollenbeck Palms www.hollenbeckpalms.com (323) 263-6195
Keiro Nursing Home 323-225-1393
Olympia Retirement Home 323-932-6519
Belmont Village of Hollywood www.belmontvillage.com
Population of Los Angeles: 3,849,000
Los Angeles Weather and Climate:
Very Moderate. Warm temperatures all year. Smog can be a problem here so check with your doctor is you suffer from any respiratory related illness.
Cost of Living:
Varies greatly depending on where you live in the massive metro area. Check Las Angeles retirement options very carefully to make sure your style is compatible with the neighborhood or community that you choose.
Housing Costs: Los Angeles Real Estate is expensive, though neighborhood pricing varies. 759,000 is the median cost for homes in LA, and Zillow has more detail for home prices in the greater Los Angeles area.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Los Angeles has a massive public transportation system. Details are at the LA Metro website: www.mta.net
Health care:
USC University Hospital www.uscuh.com 323-442-8500
California Medical Center Los Angeles www.strosehospitals.org 213-748-2411
St Vincent Medical Center www.stvincentmedicalcenter.com - (213) 484-7111
Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsam.org (213) 977-2121
White Memorial Medical Center www.whitememorial.com - (323) 268-5000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center www.cedars-sinai.edu 310-659-3732
Orthopaedic Hospital www.orthohospital.org 742-1000
County of King-Drew Hospital Los Angeles lacounty.info 310-668-5011
USC-Norris Cancer Hospital ccnt.hsc.usc.edu (323) 865-3000
Travel and tourism:
Here are just a handful of Los Angeles area items.
Disneyland: Disneyland.com Yes, you really need to go to Disneyland. Try for off season and early morning to avoid the massive crowds. Disney's California Adventure is right next door and is not nearly as charming as Disneyland but has some amazing rides like "Soaring over California", a massive full immersion hang glide simulation. Be sure to use the "fast pass" system at Disneyland and California Adventure to help alleviate the wait times.
Hollywood Website Walt Disney Concert Hall Disney Concert Hall website
Mann’s Chinese Theatre Mann’s Theatre Website
Universal Studios Hollywood
Musso & Frank Grill
Spago Beverly Hills
Hotel Bel Air Hotel Bel Air Website
Hollywood Bowl Hollywood Bowl
Mann’s Chinese Theatre (formerly Graumann’s Chinese Theatre) where you see all the star’s prints in the cement. Hey, here’s the webcam
Betsy at About.com has good Los Angeles and Hollywood travel advice.
From Hollywood to East LA, Los Angeles is one of America's iconic cities. Home to movie stars, movie moguls, billionaire industriasts and and millions of regular people, the City of Angels enjoys an incredibly diverse cultural heritage as well as a reputation that varies from glamourous to squalid to legendary.
Retirement Communities (not inclusive!)
Keiro Retirement Home www.keiro.org (323) 263-9651
Grandview Retirement Residence (213) 380-7000
St John of God Retirement (323) 731-0641
Retirement Housing Foundation (323) 662-5043
Polish Retirement Foundation (323) 735-1381
Hollenbeck Palms www.hollenbeckpalms.com (323) 263-6195
Keiro Nursing Home 323-225-1393
Olympia Retirement Home 323-932-6519
Belmont Village of Hollywood www.belmontvillage.com
Population of Los Angeles: 3,849,000
Los Angeles Weather and Climate:
Very Moderate. Warm temperatures all year. Smog can be a problem here so check with your doctor is you suffer from any respiratory related illness.
Cost of Living:
Varies greatly depending on where you live in the massive metro area. Check Las Angeles retirement options very carefully to make sure your style is compatible with the neighborhood or community that you choose.
Housing Costs: Los Angeles Real Estate is expensive, though neighborhood pricing varies. 759,000 is the median cost for homes in LA, and Zillow has more detail for home prices in the greater Los Angeles area.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Los Angeles has a massive public transportation system. Details are at the LA Metro website: www.mta.net
Health care:
USC University Hospital www.uscuh.com 323-442-8500
California Medical Center Los Angeles www.strosehospitals.org 213-748-2411
St Vincent Medical Center www.stvincentmedicalcenter.com - (213) 484-7111
Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsam.org (213) 977-2121
White Memorial Medical Center www.whitememorial.com - (323) 268-5000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center www.cedars-sinai.edu 310-659-3732
Orthopaedic Hospital www.orthohospital.org 742-1000
County of King-Drew Hospital Los Angeles lacounty.info 310-668-5011
USC-Norris Cancer Hospital ccnt.hsc.usc.edu (323) 865-3000
Travel and tourism:
Here are just a handful of Los Angeles area items.
Disneyland: Disneyland.com Yes, you really need to go to Disneyland. Try for off season and early morning to avoid the massive crowds. Disney's California Adventure is right next door and is not nearly as charming as Disneyland but has some amazing rides like "Soaring over California", a massive full immersion hang glide simulation. Be sure to use the "fast pass" system at Disneyland and California Adventure to help alleviate the wait times.
Hollywood Website Walt Disney Concert Hall Disney Concert Hall website
Mann’s Chinese Theatre Mann’s Theatre Website
Universal Studios Hollywood
Musso & Frank Grill
Spago Beverly Hills
Hotel Bel Air Hotel Bel Air Website
Hollywood Bowl Hollywood Bowl
Mann’s Chinese Theatre (formerly Graumann’s Chinese Theatre) where you see all the star’s prints in the cement. Hey, here’s the webcam
Betsy at About.com has good Los Angeles and Hollywood travel advice.
Retirement in El Centro and Yuma California in the Imperial Valley
El Centro, California and Yuma, California:
East of San Diego in California's travel region known as the "Desert Country", El Centro is
the largest city of Imperial Valley. El Centro is the largest U.S. city that is entirely below sea level at about - 50 feet. This is the key city of the statistical area called 'El Centro, California" which is in fact all of Imperial County.
El Centro's population is approximately 41,000
Retirement Communities:
El Centro Senior Villas: 515 Park Ave, El Centro, CA 760-0370-0635
Heart & Hand 499 S Sunset Dr, El Centro, CA (760) 353-1387
Climate: California Desert Climate. Hot summers, moderate to cold winter nights.
Cost of Living: Moderate by national standards, low for California
Housing Costs in El Centro and Imperial Valley:
Median home price is $265,000 which is very modest by California standards.
Zillow has more detail for home prices in El Centro and the Imperial Valley of California.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation:
Imperial Valley Transit www.ivtransit.com serves the El Centro area with Bus service.
Health care:
El Centro Medical Center: www.ecrmc.org
Travel and Tourism:
El Centro is the largest city of Imperial County, CA. The El Centro Chamber website has a visitors guide and more information: www.elcentrochamber.org
East of San Diego in California's travel region known as the "Desert Country", El Centro is
the largest city of Imperial Valley. El Centro is the largest U.S. city that is entirely below sea level at about - 50 feet. This is the key city of the statistical area called 'El Centro, California" which is in fact all of Imperial County.
El Centro's population is approximately 41,000
Retirement Communities:
El Centro Senior Villas: 515 Park Ave, El Centro, CA 760-0370-0635
Heart & Hand 499 S Sunset Dr, El Centro, CA (760) 353-1387
Climate: California Desert Climate. Hot summers, moderate to cold winter nights.
Cost of Living: Moderate by national standards, low for California
Housing Costs in El Centro and Imperial Valley:
Median home price is $265,000 which is very modest by California standards.
Zillow has more detail for home prices in El Centro and the Imperial Valley of California.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation:
Imperial Valley Transit www.ivtransit.com serves the El Centro area with Bus service.
Health care:
El Centro Medical Center: www.ecrmc.org
Travel and Tourism:
El Centro is the largest city of Imperial County, CA. The El Centro Chamber website has a visitors guide and more information: www.elcentrochamber.org
Monday, February 25, 2008
Lake Tahoe California Retirement
Lake Tahoe:
Snowy winters and spectacular natural surroundings combine with large resort casinos and world class skiiing to make Lake Tahoe a very popular travel destination in California. Lake Tahoe is located in the travel region known as the California High Sierra. Lake Tahoe is probably more known as a vacation home area than a retirement area with nearby Reno Nevada the more popular city for retirement in this area.
Retirement Communities:
That's odd, we couldn't find *any* retirement communities in the Lake Tahoe area!
Population: 24,000 people
Climate: Cold, snowy winters and cool summers.
Cost of Living: High - this is a highly travelled tourist area.
Housing Costs:
The Median home price is $515,000
Zillow has more detail for home prices in the Lake Tahoe area, which is home to a lot of vacation homes, mostly for native Californians.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Mostly by personal car, taxi, or special casino shuttles. We could not find a bus service for this small city.
Health care: www.bartonhealth.org
Travel and tourism: www.visitrenotahoe.com
Snowy winters and spectacular natural surroundings combine with large resort casinos and world class skiiing to make Lake Tahoe a very popular travel destination in California. Lake Tahoe is located in the travel region known as the California High Sierra. Lake Tahoe is probably more known as a vacation home area than a retirement area with nearby Reno Nevada the more popular city for retirement in this area.
Retirement Communities:
That's odd, we couldn't find *any* retirement communities in the Lake Tahoe area!
Population: 24,000 people
Climate: Cold, snowy winters and cool summers.
Cost of Living: High - this is a highly travelled tourist area.
Housing Costs:
The Median home price is $515,000
Zillow has more detail for home prices in the Lake Tahoe area, which is home to a lot of vacation homes, mostly for native Californians.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Mostly by personal car, taxi, or special casino shuttles. We could not find a bus service for this small city.
Health care: www.bartonhealth.org
Travel and tourism: www.visitrenotahoe.com
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