Sacramento
The Capital of California is located in California's "Gold Country" travel region in the inland central and somewhat northern portion of the state. Home to some of the state's richest history and most important Government agencies, Sacramento blends an extensive Government presence with historic and new neighborhoods. Old Town Sacramento offers tourists and local folks as well a step back into historic times. This area of several square blocks offers shopping, some excellent dining, and one of the best RailRoad museums in the country.
Retirement Communities and Retirement Services in Sacramento:
Pioneer House-Retirement www.pioneerhouseretirement.org (916) 442-4906
Rivers Edge Retirement Community (916) 447-4444
Campus Commons Retirement (916) 929-3966
Ivy Ridge Retirement Home www.ivyridgehome.com (916) 451-1212
Rivers Edge Retirement Community www.hfprop.com (916) 921-5131
Golden Pond Retirement Community www.crmscommunities.com (916) 369-8967
Carlton Plaza Active & Assisted Living (916) 971-4800
Eskaton Monroe Lodge www.eskaton.org (916) 441-1015
California Association of Homes & Services -Aging www.aging.org (916) 392-5111
Population: Sacramento is home to 454,000 people
Climate: Moderate winters, hot and dry summers.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs: Moderate. Median home price is $304,000. Zillow has the details.
Taxes: California taxes are high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
California State University Sacramento www.csus.edu (916) 278-6011
UC Davis Extension www.extension.ucdavis.edu (530) 757-8777
American River College www.arc.losrios.edu (916) 484-8011
Sacramento City College www.scc.losrios.edu (916) 558-2111
California State Universities www.ecs.csus.edu (916) 445-5983
Cosumnes River College www.crc.losrios.edu (916) 691-7344
Western Career College, Sacramento www.westerncollege.edu (888) 203-9947
High-Tech Institute - Sacramento www.hightechinstitute.edu
Transportation: Sacramento Regional Transit: www.sacrt.com
Health care:
Mercy General Hospital (916) 453-4545
Sutter Medical Center www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter General Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-2222
Sutter Memorial Hospital www.suttermedicalcenter.org (916) 454-3333
Sacramento Center-Hematology www.sacramentocancer.com (916) 454-6700
Heritage Oaks Hospital www.psysolutions.com (916) 489-3336
Shriners Hospital www.shrinershq.org (916) 453-2000
Sutter Health www.sutterhealth.org (916) 733-8800
UC Davis Health System www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3797
UC Davis Health System: Cardiology www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu (916) 734-3456
Travel and tourism:
http://www.sacramentocvb.org Sacramento Visitor and Convention Bureau
Sacramento Discover Gold tourism site.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Gulf Shores, Alabama Retirement
In Gulf Shores, our pleasant climate, natural beauty and Southern hospitality unite to form what visitors and residents fondly call “Pleasure Island”. We strive to maintain our family atmosphere and hometown flavor.
Retirement Community:
Liveoak Village Planned Urban Development and Wellness Center
... Now you can enjoy your early morning walks even more knowing you have purchased your new home in one of Alabama’s Premier Active 55+ Gated Communities. At Liveoak Village you’ll find more than just comfort and peace of mind. ...www.liveoakvillage.com/
Population: 5,039 (2006)
Sales Tax/General Use Tax
Tax on the purchase of general merchandise is as follows:
State of Alabama: 4%
Baldwin County: 2%
Gulf Shores: 3%
Total: 9%
Health Care: SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley 251-949-3400
Other hospitals are located in Mobile, Pensacola, Fairhope and Bay Minette. All are within one hour of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
LOCATOR AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION :
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are flanked by historic Fort Morgan to the west, Florida to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the island from the mainland and accommodates water traffic and trade from across the country. The
area is easily accessible from both Interstates 65 and 10. Four-lane Alabama Hwy. 59 brings travelers directly into Gulf Shores. Located
conveniently between Mobile, Alabama (50 miles to the northwest) and Pensacola, Florida (35 miles to the east), Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach are less than a day’s drive from major Southeastern cities
Retirement Community:
Liveoak Village Planned Urban Development and Wellness Center
... Now you can enjoy your early morning walks even more knowing you have purchased your new home in one of Alabama’s Premier Active 55+ Gated Communities. At Liveoak Village you’ll find more than just comfort and peace of mind. ...www.liveoakvillage.com/
Population: 5,039 (2006)
Sales Tax/General Use Tax
Tax on the purchase of general merchandise is as follows:
State of Alabama: 4%
Baldwin County: 2%
Gulf Shores: 3%
Total: 9%
Health Care: SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley 251-949-3400
Other hospitals are located in Mobile, Pensacola, Fairhope and Bay Minette. All are within one hour of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
LOCATOR AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION :
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are flanked by historic Fort Morgan to the west, Florida to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the island from the mainland and accommodates water traffic and trade from across the country. The
area is easily accessible from both Interstates 65 and 10. Four-lane Alabama Hwy. 59 brings travelers directly into Gulf Shores. Located
conveniently between Mobile, Alabama (50 miles to the northwest) and Pensacola, Florida (35 miles to the east), Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach are less than a day’s drive from major Southeastern cities
Retiring To Mobile, Alabama
More than a quarter of a million people live in the metropolitan area that covers 128 square miles. And though Mobile offers the amenities and infrastructure of a major metropolitan area, it has retained its sense of community and friendliness. The rest of the world is taking notice: Mobile has been honored with an All-America City designation by the National Civic League. A recent survey ranked the city as one of the top five most "polite" cities in the nation, and Mobile consistently ranks high in Money Magazine's "300 Best Places to Live" issue
Population: Mobile is the third most populous city in the state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. The population within the city limits was 198,915 as of the 2000 census
Mobile has a number of colleges and universities.
Bishop State Community College
Capps College
Faulkner University
Southeast College of Technology
Spring Hill College
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work - Distance Learning Program
Climate: Mobile's geographical location on the Gulf of Mexico provides a mild subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 67.5 °F (20 °C). Normal January through December temperatures range from 40 °F (4 °C) minimum and 91 °F (33 °C) maximum. Mobile has hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters. A 2007 study by WeatherBill, Inc. determined that Mobile is the wettest city in the contiguous 48 states, with 67 inches of average annual rainfall
Health Care: Mobile serves the central Gulf Coast as a regional center for medicine. The city is served by over 850 physicians and 175 dentists. There are four major medical centers within the city limits: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center with 704 beds, Springhill Medical Center with 252 beds, Providence Hospital with 349 beds, and the University of South Alabama Medical Center with 346 beds and a level I trauma center. Additionally, the University of South Alabama also operates USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Transportation: Local airline passengers are served by the Mobile Regional Airport which directly connects to six major hub airports: Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, and Memphis. It is served by American Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express
Housing Cost: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $97,000 (it was $81,400 in 2000
Population: Mobile is the third most populous city in the state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. The population within the city limits was 198,915 as of the 2000 census
Mobile has a number of colleges and universities.
Bishop State Community College
Capps College
Faulkner University
Southeast College of Technology
Spring Hill College
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama
The University Of Alabama School Of Social Work - Distance Learning Program
Climate: Mobile's geographical location on the Gulf of Mexico provides a mild subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 67.5 °F (20 °C). Normal January through December temperatures range from 40 °F (4 °C) minimum and 91 °F (33 °C) maximum. Mobile has hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters. A 2007 study by WeatherBill, Inc. determined that Mobile is the wettest city in the contiguous 48 states, with 67 inches of average annual rainfall
Health Care: Mobile serves the central Gulf Coast as a regional center for medicine. The city is served by over 850 physicians and 175 dentists. There are four major medical centers within the city limits: Mobile Infirmary Medical Center with 704 beds, Springhill Medical Center with 252 beds, Providence Hospital with 349 beds, and the University of South Alabama Medical Center with 346 beds and a level I trauma center. Additionally, the University of South Alabama also operates USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Transportation: Local airline passengers are served by the Mobile Regional Airport which directly connects to six major hub airports: Charlotte, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, and Memphis. It is served by American Airlines, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express
Housing Cost: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $97,000 (it was $81,400 in 2000
Monday, February 18, 2008
San Jose, California Retirement Information
San Jose
About an hour south of San Francisco, in what many consider the heart of "Silicon Valley, San Jose offers upscale neighborhoods, great cultural amenities, proximity to the extensive attractions of California's Bay Area, nearby Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries, beaches of Santa Cruz, the Monterey Peninsula, and much more.
Retirement Communities:
Atria Sunnyvale www.atriasunnyvale.com (408) 738-3410 (Sunnyvale, CA)
ICMA Retirement Corp http://www.icmarc.org/ (408) 993-8590
Valley Village http://www.valleyvillageretirement.com/ (408) 241-7750
Westmont Retirement Residence (408) 984-0605
Atrium Retirement Community (408) 445-7770
Town Park Towers: A Retirement Community (408) 288-8750
Sunrise Assisted Living-Silver http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/ (408) 223-1312
Campbell Village (408) 378-2535
Atria Chateau Gardens http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 275-9040
Foxdale Manner Apartments (408) 251-1142
Atria Willow Glen http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 266-1660
Population of San Jose: 930,000
Climate: Moderate
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median house cost of about $675,000 you better be sure this is the place for you before buying property in San Jose. Zillow has more.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/ (408) 924-1000
Bellarmine College Preparatory http://www.bcp.org/ (408) 294-9224
Mission College http://www.missioncollege.org/
University of California-Berkeley: http://www.berkeley.edu/
San Jose-Evergreen Community College http://www.evc.edu/ (408) 274-7900
San Jose City College http://www.sjcc.edu/ (408) 298-2181
Heald College http://www.heald.edu/ (408) 934-4900
National Hispanic University http://www.nhu.edu/ (408) 926-6246
Stanford University: Ticket Office http://www.stanford.edu/ (650) 725-2787
Lincoln Law School of San Jose http://www.lincolnlawsj.edu/ (408) 977-7227
Transportation: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: http://www.vta.org/
Health care:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-4675
Akal Animal Hospital http://www.akalanimalhospital.com/ (408) 453-2524
Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsamsanjose.com (408) 559-2011
Regional Medical Center-San Jose http://www.regionalmedicalsanjose.com/ (408) 259-5000
China Hospitals (408) 451-8448
Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5000
Agnews Developmental Center http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/ (408) 432-0942
Oconnor Hospital (408) 947-2666
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5920
O'Connor Hospital http://www.oconnorhospital.org/ (408) 947-2500
Travel and tourism:
Sanjose.org is the official site of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for San Jose
Major attractions in San Jose include:
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
History San Jose
J. Lohr Winery & Tasting
Museum & Planetarium
Great America
San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Repertory Theatre
Tech Museum of Innovation
The Rosicrucian Egyptian
Winchester Mystery House
About an hour south of San Francisco, in what many consider the heart of "Silicon Valley, San Jose offers upscale neighborhoods, great cultural amenities, proximity to the extensive attractions of California's Bay Area, nearby Napa and Sonoma Valley wineries, beaches of Santa Cruz, the Monterey Peninsula, and much more.
Retirement Communities:
Atria Sunnyvale www.atriasunnyvale.com (408) 738-3410 (Sunnyvale, CA)
ICMA Retirement Corp http://www.icmarc.org/ (408) 993-8590
Valley Village http://www.valleyvillageretirement.com/ (408) 241-7750
Westmont Retirement Residence (408) 984-0605
Atrium Retirement Community (408) 445-7770
Town Park Towers: A Retirement Community (408) 288-8750
Sunrise Assisted Living-Silver http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/ (408) 223-1312
Campbell Village (408) 378-2535
Atria Chateau Gardens http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 275-9040
Foxdale Manner Apartments (408) 251-1142
Atria Willow Glen http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/ (408) 266-1660
Population of San Jose: 930,000
Climate: Moderate
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median house cost of about $675,000 you better be sure this is the place for you before buying property in San Jose. Zillow has more.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
San Jose State University http://www.sjsu.edu/ (408) 924-1000
Bellarmine College Preparatory http://www.bcp.org/ (408) 294-9224
Mission College http://www.missioncollege.org/
University of California-Berkeley: http://www.berkeley.edu/
San Jose-Evergreen Community College http://www.evc.edu/ (408) 274-7900
San Jose City College http://www.sjcc.edu/ (408) 298-2181
Heald College http://www.heald.edu/ (408) 934-4900
National Hispanic University http://www.nhu.edu/ (408) 926-6246
Stanford University: Ticket Office http://www.stanford.edu/ (650) 725-2787
Lincoln Law School of San Jose http://www.lincolnlawsj.edu/ (408) 977-7227
Transportation: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: http://www.vta.org/
Health care:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-4675
Akal Animal Hospital http://www.akalanimalhospital.com/ (408) 453-2524
Good Samaritan Hospital www.goodsamsanjose.com (408) 559-2011
Regional Medical Center-San Jose http://www.regionalmedicalsanjose.com/ (408) 259-5000
China Hospitals (408) 451-8448
Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5000
Agnews Developmental Center http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/ (408) 432-0942
Oconnor Hospital (408) 947-2666
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center http://www.scvmed.org/ (408) 885-5920
O'Connor Hospital http://www.oconnorhospital.org/ (408) 947-2500
Travel and tourism:
Sanjose.org is the official site of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for San Jose
Major attractions in San Jose include:
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
History San Jose
J. Lohr Winery & Tasting
Museum & Planetarium
Great America
San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Repertory Theatre
Tech Museum of Innovation
The Rosicrucian Egyptian
Winchester Mystery House
Retirement in Dothan, Alabama
Dothan, Alabama is a rapidly growing city and thriving community built around the landmarks of its past. Although it is the center for recreation, business, industry, agriculture, healthcare and retail trade in the area, Dothan offers the charm and friendliness of the deep South. Proclaimed "Peanut Capital of the World," Dothan has become a melting pot for its friendly atmosphere of Southern Hospitality.
Climate: Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 93.0 °F (33.9 °C) in the summer to 59.0 °F (15 °C) high during winter
Population: As of the census estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people.
Cost of Living: The people of Dothan enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Dothan was rated #1 by US News and World Report in 2006 as the cheapest city to live in, due to low local taxes.
Health Care: Dothan's healthcare system is among the highest rated and most affordable in the country, due to its being the home of two hospitals: Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Flowers Hospital.
Transportation: Dothan has been served by regional airlines through Dothan Regional Airport and is 25 minutes away from a connecting flight to almost anywhere in the world via six daily flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000)
Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, Dothan is one of the region's most progressive cities.
Climate: Dothan has a humid subtropical climate. It experiences hot, humid summers and generally mild winters, with average high temperatures ranging from 93.0 °F (33.9 °C) in the summer to 59.0 °F (15 °C) high during winter
Population: As of the census estimate of 2005, there were 62,145 people.
Cost of Living: The people of Dothan enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Dothan was rated #1 by US News and World Report in 2006 as the cheapest city to live in, due to low local taxes.
Health Care: Dothan's healthcare system is among the highest rated and most affordable in the country, due to its being the home of two hospitals: Southeast Alabama Medical Center and Flowers Hospital.
Transportation: Dothan has been served by regional airlines through Dothan Regional Airport and is 25 minutes away from a connecting flight to almost anywhere in the world via six daily flights to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000)
Located a few short miles from the state lines of Florida and Georgia, Dothan is one of the region's most progressive cities.
Retire to Selma, Alabama
The Selma and Dallas County area is a place of great charm, beauty and history. Just as patches of fabric in a hodgepodge of color can be transformed into a beautiful quilt, so the Selma of today displays a radiant and diverse personality. Its many festivals celebrate Selma's history from Civil War to Civil Rights. Its vintage architecture is a stunning composition of antebellum and Victorian homes and shops, comprising the largest historic district in Alabama.
Health Care: Vaughan Regional Medical Center is the sole community provider hospital in Selma.
Retirement Community: Vaughan Place Senior Living Community
1300 Old Orrville Road,36701, Selma,AL,
Climate: The Selma and Dallas County area has a great climate for business as well as pleasure. Rarely will the weather disrupt your work or play. In this part of the Sunbelt, the temperature is moderate and comfortable year-round. January temperatures average 50.9F, July temperatures average 81.8F. Average annual rainfall is under 50 inches and the growing season is 253 days (golfing season is even longer!)
Population: 20,512 (2000 census)
Transportation: Just 45 minutes from Selma, at the junction of U.S. Highway 80 and I-65, is Montgomery's Dannelly Field Airport. Dannelly is served by the Delta Connection and other airlines that connect easily with hubs in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and Charlotte.
Colleges: Concordia College,
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States, located on the banks of the Alabama River.
Health Care: Vaughan Regional Medical Center is the sole community provider hospital in Selma.
Retirement Community: Vaughan Place Senior Living Community
1300 Old Orrville Road,36701, Selma,AL,
Climate: The Selma and Dallas County area has a great climate for business as well as pleasure. Rarely will the weather disrupt your work or play. In this part of the Sunbelt, the temperature is moderate and comfortable year-round. January temperatures average 50.9F, July temperatures average 81.8F. Average annual rainfall is under 50 inches and the growing season is 253 days (golfing season is even longer!)
Population: 20,512 (2000 census)
Transportation: Just 45 minutes from Selma, at the junction of U.S. Highway 80 and I-65, is Montgomery's Dannelly Field Airport. Dannelly is served by the Delta Connection and other airlines that connect easily with hubs in Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and Charlotte.
Colleges: Concordia College,
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States, located on the banks of the Alabama River.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Oakland California Retirement
Oakland California
Not nearly as well known as San Francisco, Oakland offers many of the same amenities that are common throughout the Bay Area of California. These include numerous airports (OAK is Oakland), great public transportation systems, several colleges and universities, cultural diversity, access to professional sports, and much more. Many locals would say that Oakland's appeal depends on where you live in the city. There are areas of high crime and poverty as well as affluence and luxury homes.
City of Oakland website: www.oaklandnet.com
Retirement Communities and Oakland Retirement information:
Lake Park Retirement Residence www.cnmh.org (510) 835-5511
St Paul's Towers Retirement Residence (510) 835-4700
Mercy Retirement & Care Center www.mercyretirementcenter.com (510) 534-8540
Claremont House Retirement www.crmscommunities.com (510) 658-9266
Mark Twain Retirement Center (510) 261-4760
Housing Authority of the City of Oakland: General Information www.oakha.org (510) 874-1500
Lakeside Park www.lakesideparkalz.com (510) 444-4684
Elder Care Alliance www.eldercarealliance.org (510) 434-2800
Salem Lutheran Home www.salemlutheranhome.com (510) 534-3637
Unity Council www.unitycouncil.org (510) 534-6200
Oakland, California Population: 397,000
Climate: Moderate. Cool winters, cool to hot summers. The climate throughout the Bay Area is influenced by proximity to the Pacific, fog, and urban factors.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median home price of about 550,000 Oakland is expensive, though considerably less than San Franciso houses: Zillow has more.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Oakland University Oakland Community College
Transportation: Bay Area Transit www.transitinfo.org
Health care:
Alameda County Medical Center: Highland www.acmedctr.org (510) 437-4800
Alameda Hospital www.alamedahospital.org (510) 522-3700
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (510) 752-1000
Alta Bates Medical Center www.altabates.com (510) 204-2700
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center www.altabatessummit.com (510) 204-1303
Children's Hospital: Volunteer Services www.childrenshospitaloakland.org (510) 428-3471
Travel and tourism: Destination Oakland is the Visitor Bureau website: www.oaklandcvb.com
Not nearly as well known as San Francisco, Oakland offers many of the same amenities that are common throughout the Bay Area of California. These include numerous airports (OAK is Oakland), great public transportation systems, several colleges and universities, cultural diversity, access to professional sports, and much more. Many locals would say that Oakland's appeal depends on where you live in the city. There are areas of high crime and poverty as well as affluence and luxury homes.
City of Oakland website: www.oaklandnet.com
Retirement Communities and Oakland Retirement information:
Lake Park Retirement Residence www.cnmh.org (510) 835-5511
St Paul's Towers Retirement Residence (510) 835-4700
Mercy Retirement & Care Center www.mercyretirementcenter.com (510) 534-8540
Claremont House Retirement www.crmscommunities.com (510) 658-9266
Mark Twain Retirement Center (510) 261-4760
Housing Authority of the City of Oakland: General Information www.oakha.org (510) 874-1500
Lakeside Park www.lakesideparkalz.com (510) 444-4684
Elder Care Alliance www.eldercarealliance.org (510) 434-2800
Salem Lutheran Home www.salemlutheranhome.com (510) 534-3637
Unity Council www.unitycouncil.org (510) 534-6200
Oakland, California Population: 397,000
Climate: Moderate. Cool winters, cool to hot summers. The climate throughout the Bay Area is influenced by proximity to the Pacific, fog, and urban factors.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: With a median home price of about 550,000 Oakland is expensive, though considerably less than San Franciso houses: Zillow has more.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Oakland University Oakland Community College
Transportation: Bay Area Transit www.transitinfo.org
Health care:
Alameda County Medical Center: Highland www.acmedctr.org (510) 437-4800
Alameda Hospital www.alamedahospital.org (510) 522-3700
Kaiser Foundation Hospital (510) 752-1000
Alta Bates Medical Center www.altabates.com (510) 204-2700
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center www.altabatessummit.com (510) 204-1303
Children's Hospital: Volunteer Services www.childrenshospitaloakland.org (510) 428-3471
Travel and tourism: Destination Oakland is the Visitor Bureau website: www.oaklandcvb.com
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Montgomery Alabama Retirement
Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city of the state of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County. Montgomery is notable for its historic involvement during the Civil War, for being the first capital of the Confederacy, and for being a primary site in the Civil Rights Movement. Located in central Alabama at the intersection of Interstate Highway 85 (east and west) and Interstate Highway 65 (north and south), Montgomery is 164 miles southwest of Atlanta, 92 miles south of Birmingham, and 155 miles north of Mobile and the Gulf of Mexico. Approximately one-third of the population of the United States lives within a 600-mile radius of Montgomery.
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 201,568 people, 100,784 households, and 100,784 families residing in the city. The 2006 Census Bureau estimate places the population at 201,998.
Climate: Montgomery experiences short, warm springs and hot, typically humid summers lasting from mid-May to well into September. Autumns are usually during October and November and are mild - from the mid 60s to 70s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters last from December until February; their severity/coldness varies from year to year, but they are usually moderate, with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
Transportation: The major airport serving Montgomery is Dannelly Field, otherwise known as the Montgomery Regional Airport. The Montgomery area is served by an integrated railroad system, three airlines, 48 motor freight lines, a national bus line, and a city bus line with 11 fixed routes, Demand Response Services and Paratransit Service.
Montgomery is home to a variety of colleges and universities, including:
Air University
Alabama State University
Auburn University Montgomery
Tax: Sales Tax 10%
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000) Median gross rent in 2005: $590
Health Care: Baptist Medical Center South, 2105 E. South BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36116 (334) 288-2100 www.baptistfirst.org
Baptist Medical Center East
400 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 277-8330 www.baptistfirst.org
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine StreetMontgomery, AL 36106 (334) 293-8888 www.jackson.org
VA Medical Center
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomery, AL 36109(334) 272-4670
There is so much to see and do in and around Montgomery! History, Art, Festivals, Outdoor Activities. There really is something for everyone!
Population: As of the census of 2000, there were 201,568 people, 100,784 households, and 100,784 families residing in the city. The 2006 Census Bureau estimate places the population at 201,998.
Climate: Montgomery experiences short, warm springs and hot, typically humid summers lasting from mid-May to well into September. Autumns are usually during October and November and are mild - from the mid 60s to 70s (degrees Fahrenheit). Winters last from December until February; their severity/coldness varies from year to year, but they are usually moderate, with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit
Transportation: The major airport serving Montgomery is Dannelly Field, otherwise known as the Montgomery Regional Airport. The Montgomery area is served by an integrated railroad system, three airlines, 48 motor freight lines, a national bus line, and a city bus line with 11 fixed routes, Demand Response Services and Paratransit Service.
Montgomery is home to a variety of colleges and universities, including:
Air University
Alabama State University
Auburn University Montgomery
Tax: Sales Tax 10%
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $100,700 (it was $86,800 in 2000) Median gross rent in 2005: $590
Health Care: Baptist Medical Center South, 2105 E. South BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36116 (334) 288-2100 www.baptistfirst.org
Baptist Medical Center East
400 Taylor RoadMontgomery, AL 36117 (334) 277-8330 www.baptistfirst.org
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine StreetMontgomery, AL 36106 (334) 293-8888 www.jackson.org
VA Medical Center
215 Perry Hill RoadMontgomery, AL 36109(334) 272-4670
There is so much to see and do in and around Montgomery! History, Art, Festivals, Outdoor Activities. There really is something for everyone!
Friday, February 15, 2008
San Francisco Retirement
San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the USA's most vibrant metropolitan regions, with cultural and natural attractions that make San Francisco one of the most visited cities in the USA. Although this is a major metro area, San Francisco is considerably smaller than Los Angeles or New York, and thus there are many quiet neighborhoods as well as active urban areas. A key challenge to a San Francisco Retirement is going to be cost - this is one of the most expensive areas in the country, and even with recent real estate market problems the cost of living here tends to be very expensive. Median home price, for example, is about $888,000 although you should note that nearby areas tend to have much lower prices than those you'd find within the city limits of San Francisco.
San Francisco Retirement Communities:
Eastern Park Apartments: A Retirement Community: (415) 776-0114
Western Park Apartments: A Retirement Community: (415) 922-5436
Jewish Home of San Francisco http://www.jhsf.org
San Francisco Towers http://www.ehf.org/
Sequoias-San Francisco: http://www.ncphs.org/
Sunrise At Golden Gate Park http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/
Population: 744,00
Climate: Very moderate. San Francisco tends to be cool year-round, with plenty of rain.
Here's more from the SFGate, an online info portal for the area: http://www.sfgate.com/weather/
Cost of Living: Very high
Housing Costs: Very high. See Zillow for detail.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states. Extensive California Tax
details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
San Francisco Colleges and Universities:
City College of San Francisco: http://www.ccsf.edu/ (415) 239-3000
San Francisco State University: http://www.sfsu.edu/ (415) 338-1111
San Francisco Art Institute: http://www.sfai.edu/ (415) 771-7020
California Culinary Academy: http://www.baychef.com/ (888) 858-5222
University of California Irvine Campus: http://www.uci.edu/ (949) 824-5011
University of San Francisco: http://www.usfca.edu%20(415/) 422-5555
Golden Gate University: http://www.ggu.edu/ (415) 442-7000
California Institute: http://www.ciis.edu/ (415) 575-6100
Heald College: http://www.heald.edu/ (415) 808-3000
San Francisco Conservatory of Music http://www.sfcm.edu/ (415) 864-7326
Transportation: Options in this city are extensive: http://www.sfmta.com/ San Francisco International Airport SFO serves the region but also within about an hour or less from Airports in Oakland OAK, San Jose SJC, and Sacramento SMF.
Health care:
UCSF Children's Hospital: http://www.ucsfhealth.org/
UCSF Medical Center: http://www.mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/
UCSF Medical Center: Mount Zion: (415) 353-7598
Chinese Hospital: http://www.chinesehospital-sf.org/ (415) 750-4403
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital: (415) 353-6255
Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/ (415) 759-2300
St Luke's Hospital: http://www.stlukes-sf.org/ (415) 647-8600
Cohen-Lief Cardiology Medical (415) 567-9469
St Mary's Medical Center: www.stmarysmedicalcenter.org (415) 750-5500
Travel and tourism: San Francisco is a legendary travel destination where nature, culture, and history converge in many ways. Only in San Francisco is the official guide from the Convention Bureau: http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/
San Francisco is one of the USA's most vibrant metropolitan regions, with cultural and natural attractions that make San Francisco one of the most visited cities in the USA. Although this is a major metro area, San Francisco is considerably smaller than Los Angeles or New York, and thus there are many quiet neighborhoods as well as active urban areas. A key challenge to a San Francisco Retirement is going to be cost - this is one of the most expensive areas in the country, and even with recent real estate market problems the cost of living here tends to be very expensive. Median home price, for example, is about $888,000 although you should note that nearby areas tend to have much lower prices than those you'd find within the city limits of San Francisco.
San Francisco Retirement Communities:
Eastern Park Apartments: A Retirement Community: (415) 776-0114
Western Park Apartments: A Retirement Community: (415) 922-5436
Jewish Home of San Francisco http://www.jhsf.org
San Francisco Towers http://www.ehf.org/
Sequoias-San Francisco: http://www.ncphs.org/
Sunrise At Golden Gate Park http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/
Population: 744,00
Climate: Very moderate. San Francisco tends to be cool year-round, with plenty of rain.
Here's more from the SFGate, an online info portal for the area: http://www.sfgate.com/weather/
Cost of Living: Very high
Housing Costs: Very high. See Zillow for detail.
Taxes: California generally has high taxes compared to other states. Extensive California Tax
details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
San Francisco Colleges and Universities:
City College of San Francisco: http://www.ccsf.edu/ (415) 239-3000
San Francisco State University: http://www.sfsu.edu/ (415) 338-1111
San Francisco Art Institute: http://www.sfai.edu/ (415) 771-7020
California Culinary Academy: http://www.baychef.com/ (888) 858-5222
University of California Irvine Campus: http://www.uci.edu/ (949) 824-5011
University of San Francisco: http://www.usfca.edu%20(415/) 422-5555
Golden Gate University: http://www.ggu.edu/ (415) 442-7000
California Institute: http://www.ciis.edu/ (415) 575-6100
Heald College: http://www.heald.edu/ (415) 808-3000
San Francisco Conservatory of Music http://www.sfcm.edu/ (415) 864-7326
Transportation: Options in this city are extensive: http://www.sfmta.com/ San Francisco International Airport SFO serves the region but also within about an hour or less from Airports in Oakland OAK, San Jose SJC, and Sacramento SMF.
Health care:
UCSF Children's Hospital: http://www.ucsfhealth.org/
UCSF Medical Center: http://www.mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/
UCSF Medical Center: Mount Zion: (415) 353-7598
Chinese Hospital: http://www.chinesehospital-sf.org/ (415) 750-4403
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital: (415) 353-6255
Laguna Honda Hospital & Rehabilitation Center http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/ (415) 759-2300
St Luke's Hospital: http://www.stlukes-sf.org/ (415) 647-8600
Cohen-Lief Cardiology Medical (415) 567-9469
St Mary's Medical Center: www.stmarysmedicalcenter.org (415) 750-5500
Travel and tourism: San Francisco is a legendary travel destination where nature, culture, and history converge in many ways. Only in San Francisco is the official guide from the Convention Bureau: http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/
Chico California Retirement
Chico California, like Redding, lies in California's Shasta Cascade Tourism region. Chico is between Sacramento and Redding and offers nearby outdoor recreation along with the amenities of a university town. Chico State is probably the big claim to Chico fame and drives much of the local economy. Although Chico State often makes high marks on "party school" lists the school would rather be known for it's strong agriculture education programs: www.csuchico.edu/
Retirement Communities (NOT inclusive):
Oak Knoll at 1007 Buschmann Road, Paradise CA 95969
A Full service community includes cottages for Independent Retirement.
Country Crest 55 Concordia Lane, Oroville CA 95966
Population: 73,000
Climate: Hot summers, cool to moderate winters
Cost of Living: Moderate to high
Housing Costs: Chico housing is moderate to expensive. Zillow has extensive details.
Taxes: California taxes are high compared to other states.
Extensive California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Chico State University www.csuchico.edu
Transportation: Chico Transit www.chico.ca.us/Chico_Area_Transit/Chico_Area_Transit.asp
Health Care: Enloe Medical Center is Chico's top health care facility, though Chico State also has health services for students.
Travel and tourism information from the Chico Chamber: www.chicochamber.com
Retirement Communities (NOT inclusive):
Oak Knoll at 1007 Buschmann Road, Paradise CA 95969
A Full service community includes cottages for Independent Retirement.
Country Crest 55 Concordia Lane, Oroville CA 95966
Population: 73,000
Climate: Hot summers, cool to moderate winters
Cost of Living: Moderate to high
Housing Costs: Chico housing is moderate to expensive. Zillow has extensive details.
Taxes: California taxes are high compared to other states.
Extensive California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities: Chico State University www.csuchico.edu
Transportation: Chico Transit www.chico.ca.us/Chico_Area_Transit/Chico_Area_Transit.asp
Health Care: Enloe Medical Center is Chico's top health care facility, though Chico State also has health services for students.
Travel and tourism information from the Chico Chamber: www.chicochamber.com
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