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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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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
Retiring In Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital and the most populous city of the state of Arizona and the county seat of Maricopa County, as well as being the largest state capital in the United States by population. It is the largest city in the American Southwest and the Mountain Time Zone, and is the region's primary government, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is located along the banks of the now normally dry Salt River.
Population: The city's estimated population as of 2006 was 1,512,986, making it the fifth largest city in the United States
Climate: Phoenix has an arid climate, and its average annual maximum temperature is the highest of any major US city. The temperature reaches or exceeds 100°F (38°C) on an average of 89 days during the year.
Things to See and Do: Several performing arts venues are found throughout the Phoenix area, but primarily in and around downtown Phoenix and in Scottsdale. One such venue is the Phoenix Symphony Hall, where performances from groups such as Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona often occur. Concerts also regularly make stops in the area. Venues for concerts include the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix, Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, and the Dodge theater (also in downtown Phoenix). Phoenix is home to a large number of parks and recreation areas. Many waterparks are scattered around the valley to help residents cope with the harsh desert heat during the summer months. Some of the notable parks include Big Surf in Tempe, Waterworld Safari in Glendale, Golfland SunSplash in Mesa, and the Oasis Water Park at Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix. The area also has one amusement park in central Phoenix called Castles N' Coasters, next to the Metrocenter Mall.
Universities and Colleges: The University of Phoenix is headquartered in Phoenix. There are also ten community colleges and two skills centers throughout Maricopa County, providing adult education.
Transportation: Phoenix is served by Sky Harbor International Airport , which is centrally located in the metro area near several major freeway interchanges east of downtown Phoenix.
Public transportation throughout the metropolitan area is provided by Valley Metro, which operates a system of buses and a rideshare program.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $184,300 (it was $112,600 in 2000). Median gross rent in 2005: $708.
Retirement Communities: Olive Grove Retirement & Assisted Living Community, www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Population: The city's estimated population as of 2006 was 1,512,986, making it the fifth largest city in the United States
Climate: Phoenix has an arid climate, and its average annual maximum temperature is the highest of any major US city. The temperature reaches or exceeds 100°F (38°C) on an average of 89 days during the year.
Things to See and Do: Several performing arts venues are found throughout the Phoenix area, but primarily in and around downtown Phoenix and in Scottsdale. One such venue is the Phoenix Symphony Hall, where performances from groups such as Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona often occur. Concerts also regularly make stops in the area. Venues for concerts include the US Airways Center in downtown Phoenix, Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, and the Dodge theater (also in downtown Phoenix). Phoenix is home to a large number of parks and recreation areas. Many waterparks are scattered around the valley to help residents cope with the harsh desert heat during the summer months. Some of the notable parks include Big Surf in Tempe, Waterworld Safari in Glendale, Golfland SunSplash in Mesa, and the Oasis Water Park at Pointe South Mountain Resort in Phoenix. The area also has one amusement park in central Phoenix called Castles N' Coasters, next to the Metrocenter Mall.
Universities and Colleges: The University of Phoenix is headquartered in Phoenix. There are also ten community colleges and two skills centers throughout Maricopa County, providing adult education.
Transportation: Phoenix is served by Sky Harbor International Airport , which is centrally located in the metro area near several major freeway interchanges east of downtown Phoenix.
Public transportation throughout the metropolitan area is provided by Valley Metro, which operates a system of buses and a rideshare program.
Housing Costs: Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $184,300 (it was $112,600 in 2000). Median gross rent in 2005: $708.
Retirement Communities: Olive Grove Retirement & Assisted Living Community, www.sunriseseniorliving.com
Monterey, California Retirement & Salinas California Retirement
Monterey California, with neighboring Salinas, is a legendary travel location thanks to the literary masterpiece "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck. Although the shadows of historical Monterey remain, the area is now an upscale and very popular California tourism destination http://www.canneryrow.com/
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the areas premier attractions. Monterey Bay is considered to be one of the finest aquarium facilities in the world, and is surrounded by a beautiful bayfront with shopping and restaurants as well as locations familiar to those who have read John Steinbeck's American masterpiece "Cannery Row".
Monterey Retirement Communities:
Classic Residence By Hyatt www.hyattclassic.com (831) 373-6126
Canterbury Woods www.ehf.org (831) 373-3111
Carmel Valley Manor www.cvmanor.com (831) 624-1281
Forest Hill Manor www.foresthillmanor.org (831) 657-5200
Pacific Meadows (831) 624-9355
Del Mesa Carmel (831) 624-1853
Hacienda Carmel Community (831) 624-8261
Population: 28,800 in Monterey 145,000 in Salinas
Climate: California Coastal moderate
Cost of Living: High in Monterey, high to moderate in Salinas
Housing Costs:
The Median home price in Monterey is prohibitive at $999,000 so you may want to consider surrounding areas like Salinas wich a median of 520,000.
Zillow has more detail for home prices in Monterey and Salinas
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Health Care:
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula www.chomp.org (831) 625-4600
Natividad Medical Center www.natividad.com (831) 755-4111
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital www.svmh.com
Transportation: Monterey Salinas Transit "MST": www.mst.org
Travel and tourism: Monterey County Convention Bureau: www.montereyinfo.org
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the areas premier attractions. Monterey Bay is considered to be one of the finest aquarium facilities in the world, and is surrounded by a beautiful bayfront with shopping and restaurants as well as locations familiar to those who have read John Steinbeck's American masterpiece "Cannery Row".
Monterey Retirement Communities:
Classic Residence By Hyatt www.hyattclassic.com (831) 373-6126
Canterbury Woods www.ehf.org (831) 373-3111
Carmel Valley Manor www.cvmanor.com (831) 624-1281
Forest Hill Manor www.foresthillmanor.org (831) 657-5200
Pacific Meadows (831) 624-9355
Del Mesa Carmel (831) 624-1853
Hacienda Carmel Community (831) 624-8261
Population: 28,800 in Monterey 145,000 in Salinas
Climate: California Coastal moderate
Cost of Living: High in Monterey, high to moderate in Salinas
Housing Costs:
The Median home price in Monterey is prohibitive at $999,000 so you may want to consider surrounding areas like Salinas wich a median of 520,000.
Zillow has more detail for home prices in Monterey and Salinas
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Health Care:
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula www.chomp.org (831) 625-4600
Natividad Medical Center www.natividad.com (831) 755-4111
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital www.svmh.com
Transportation: Monterey Salinas Transit "MST": www.mst.org
Travel and tourism: Monterey County Convention Bureau: www.montereyinfo.org
Sunday, February 24, 2008
San Luis Obispo Retirement in California
San Luis Obispo, with a population of 43,000, is located in California's Central Coast Region.
San Luis Obispo offers the retiree a moderate California Coastal climate but the challenges of very high real estate prices. The median home price here is $827,000 making the cost of living quite high under most circumstances. Of course if you find a reasonably priced place to live your other expenses such as gas and groceries won't differ much from other areas.
San Luis Obispo Retirement:
Village At Sydney Creek www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2350
Las Brisas Retirement Res. (805) 543-0144
Judson Terrace Homes (805) 544-1600
Senior Living Consultants www.seniorlivingconsultants.com (805) 545-5901
Village At the Oaks www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2342
Garden Creek www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2311
Las Brisas Retirement Residence (805) 543-0187
Manse On Marsh www.themanse.net (805) 541-4222
Judson Terrace Lodge (805) 541-4567
Village At the Palms www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2300
Health Care includes these hospitals:
Sierra Vista Regional Med Center www.sierravistaregional.com
French Hospital Medical Center www.frenchmedicalcenter.org
Travel and Tourism: www.sanluisobispocounty.com
Transportation: www.rideshare.org www.ride-on.org
San Luis Obispo offers the retiree a moderate California Coastal climate but the challenges of very high real estate prices. The median home price here is $827,000 making the cost of living quite high under most circumstances. Of course if you find a reasonably priced place to live your other expenses such as gas and groceries won't differ much from other areas.
San Luis Obispo Retirement:
Village At Sydney Creek www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2350
Las Brisas Retirement Res. (805) 543-0144
Judson Terrace Homes (805) 544-1600
Senior Living Consultants www.seniorlivingconsultants.com (805) 545-5901
Village At the Oaks www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2342
Garden Creek www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2311
Las Brisas Retirement Residence (805) 543-0187
Manse On Marsh www.themanse.net (805) 541-4222
Judson Terrace Lodge (805) 541-4567
Village At the Palms www.thevillagesofslo.com (805) 543-2300
Health Care includes these hospitals:
Sierra Vista Regional Med Center www.sierravistaregional.com
French Hospital Medical Center www.frenchmedicalcenter.org
Travel and Tourism: www.sanluisobispocounty.com
Transportation: www.rideshare.org www.ride-on.org
Santa Maria California Retirement
Santa Maria, California
www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us City Website
www.SantaMaria.com is the official website of the Chamber of Commerce, where they say:
The City of Santa Maria is located in California's Central Coast Wine Country between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Those fortunate enough to relocate to this peaceful valley will find friendly neighbors, a growing business sector, world-famous Santa Maria Style barbecue, and fabulous California wines.
Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County and on California's Central Coast.
Santa Maria Retirement Communities:
COUNTRY OAKS CARE CENTER
830 E. CHAPEL, SANTA MARIA CA 93454 805-922-6657
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER
1530 E. CYPRESS WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 805-925-7747
VILLA MARIA CARE CENTER
425 E. BARCELLUS AVE., SANTA MARIA CA 93454 805-922-3558
SANTA MARIA CARE CENTER
820 W. COOK ST., SANTA MARIA CA 93458 805-925-8877
Population: 85,ooo
Climate: Santa Maria enjoys the moderate coastal climate typical of California's coastal communities. Moderate temps during the day, cool nights, and mild but often wet winters.
Cost of Living: Moderate for California, high nationally.
Housing Costs: $365,000 median home price. Zillow has a lot more about Santa Maria Real Estate.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Santa Maria has SMAT as Bus Service:
ci.santa-maria.ca.us/3075.html
Health care:
Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development
The Santa Maria Valley has a general hospital, 3 urgent care centers and 6 convalescent hospitals. Within an hour's drive of the Santa Maria Valley are three more hospitals: San Luis Obispo’s French Hospital, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.
Marian Medical Center 1400 E. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 739-3000
Founded in 1940 by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, to serve the growing population of Santa Maria, Marian Medical Center, today, is a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), a leading not-for-profit health care system guided by Catholic values. One of the largest medical centers on California's Central Coast, Marian is a 167-bed hospital with two hospital campuses, Marian Medical Center and Marian West. Marian's 95-bed Extended Care Center also provides sub-acute health care for short-term, intermediate or long term care needs.Marian's specialty services include a comprehensive heart center, a cancer program, fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons, two community clinics, a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation center, and a health and wellness center, and an outpatient care center.With over 1300 employees, Marian is one of the largest employers in the Santa Maria Valley.
Central Coast Urgent Care
340 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 922-0561Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Urgent Care provides a variety of effective medical care treatment. Currently there are 2 orthopedic surgeons and 3 doctors at this facility.
Industrial Medical Group
3070 Skyway Drive #106, Santa Maria, CA 93455(805) 922-8282
The Industrial Medical Group is an association of physicians organized to provide high quality, cost effective health care in partnership with the industrial community.
Marian Urgent Care Center
505 Plaza Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 739-3211
Marian Urgent Care Center is a department of the emergency facility of Marian Medical Center which provides a variety of medical services 7 days a week.
Travel and tourism:
www.Santamaria.com is a great visitor resource from the Chamber. Check out this page of attractions: http://www.santamaria.com/visit/vst_arts_culture.html
Check out the progress of the libary and new City Hall on this Santa Maria live cam: http://www.chonline.com/media.smaria/webcam1
www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us City Website
www.SantaMaria.com is the official website of the Chamber of Commerce, where they say:
The City of Santa Maria is located in California's Central Coast Wine Country between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Those fortunate enough to relocate to this peaceful valley will find friendly neighbors, a growing business sector, world-famous Santa Maria Style barbecue, and fabulous California wines.
Santa Maria is in Santa Barbara County and on California's Central Coast.
Santa Maria Retirement Communities:
COUNTRY OAKS CARE CENTER
830 E. CHAPEL, SANTA MARIA CA 93454 805-922-6657
MARIAN MEDICAL CENTER
1530 E. CYPRESS WAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454 805-925-7747
VILLA MARIA CARE CENTER
425 E. BARCELLUS AVE., SANTA MARIA CA 93454 805-922-3558
SANTA MARIA CARE CENTER
820 W. COOK ST., SANTA MARIA CA 93458 805-925-8877
Population: 85,ooo
Climate: Santa Maria enjoys the moderate coastal climate typical of California's coastal communities. Moderate temps during the day, cool nights, and mild but often wet winters.
Cost of Living: Moderate for California, high nationally.
Housing Costs: $365,000 median home price. Zillow has a lot more about Santa Maria Real Estate.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Transportation: Santa Maria has SMAT as Bus Service:
ci.santa-maria.ca.us/3075.html
Health care:
Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development
The Santa Maria Valley has a general hospital, 3 urgent care centers and 6 convalescent hospitals. Within an hour's drive of the Santa Maria Valley are three more hospitals: San Luis Obispo’s French Hospital, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.
Marian Medical Center 1400 E. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 739-3000
Founded in 1940 by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, to serve the growing population of Santa Maria, Marian Medical Center, today, is a member of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), a leading not-for-profit health care system guided by Catholic values. One of the largest medical centers on California's Central Coast, Marian is a 167-bed hospital with two hospital campuses, Marian Medical Center and Marian West. Marian's 95-bed Extended Care Center also provides sub-acute health care for short-term, intermediate or long term care needs.Marian's specialty services include a comprehensive heart center, a cancer program, fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons, two community clinics, a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation center, and a health and wellness center, and an outpatient care center.With over 1300 employees, Marian is one of the largest employers in the Santa Maria Valley.
Central Coast Urgent Care
340 E. Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 922-0561Locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Urgent Care provides a variety of effective medical care treatment. Currently there are 2 orthopedic surgeons and 3 doctors at this facility.
Industrial Medical Group
3070 Skyway Drive #106, Santa Maria, CA 93455(805) 922-8282
The Industrial Medical Group is an association of physicians organized to provide high quality, cost effective health care in partnership with the industrial community.
Marian Urgent Care Center
505 Plaza Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 739-3211
Marian Urgent Care Center is a department of the emergency facility of Marian Medical Center which provides a variety of medical services 7 days a week.
Travel and tourism:
www.Santamaria.com is a great visitor resource from the Chamber. Check out this page of attractions: http://www.santamaria.com/visit/vst_arts_culture.html
Check out the progress of the libary and new City Hall on this Santa Maria live cam: http://www.chonline.com/media.smaria/webcam1
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Santa Barbara California Retirement
Santa Barbara:
California's Central Coast region is home to some of the most desired - and most expensive - real estate in the USA. A mild climate, high standards of living, beautiful scenery and relaxed way of life make Santa Barbara a popular place to live.
Santa Barbara Retirement Communities:
Samarkand Retirement Community www.covenantretirement.com
Senior Living Consultants www.seniorlivingconsultants.com
Casa Dorinda Retirement www.casadorinda.com
Valle Verde Retirement Community www.valleverdesb.com
Vista Del Monte Retirement www.frontporch.net (805) 687-0793
Valle Verde Retirement Community (805) 687-1566
Mason Marge Montecito Senior www.margemason.com
Rancho Franciscan Apartments www.towbes.com
Mission Villa (805) 898-2709
Population: 86,000 residents
Climate: Moderate, ocean proximity gives Santa Barbara a very mild climate year-round.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: The median home price in Santa Barbara is a whopping $1,450,000 making this one of the world's most expensive cities in terms of real estate. Zillow has more detail. about home prices in Santa Barbara if you dare to look.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
UC Santa Barbara: http://www.ucsb.edu/
Antioch University Santa Barbara http://www.antiochsb.edu/ (805) 962-8179
Westmont College http://www.westmont.edu/ (805) 565-6000
Santa Barbara Community College
Fielding Graduate University http://www.fielding.edu/ (805) 687-1099
Brooks Institute of Photography http://www.brooks.edu/ (888) 381-4999
UC Administrative Office - http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ (805) 893-2951
Brooks Institute of Photography: Jefferson Campus http://www.brooks.edu/ (805) 966-3888
Transportation:http://www.sbmtd.gov/
Health care:
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital http://www.sbch.org/ (805) 682-7111
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital http://www.sbch.org/ (805) 967-3411
Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara http://www.risb.org/ (805) 687-7444
St Francis Medical Center http://www.stfrancismedicalcenter.org/ (805) 962-7661
Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital (805) 682-7443
Sanctuary Psychiatric Center http://www.spcsb.org/ (805) 569-2785
St Francis Hospital (805) 962-7661
Travel and Tourism:
http://www.santabarbaraca.com/ is the official site of the Santa Barbara Conference and Tourism Bureau. They describe the area as "The American Riviera" and suggest:
From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands and the wine country, Santa Barbara basks in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace.
California's Central Coast region is home to some of the most desired - and most expensive - real estate in the USA. A mild climate, high standards of living, beautiful scenery and relaxed way of life make Santa Barbara a popular place to live.
Santa Barbara Retirement Communities:
Samarkand Retirement Community www.covenantretirement.com
Senior Living Consultants www.seniorlivingconsultants.com
Casa Dorinda Retirement www.casadorinda.com
Valle Verde Retirement Community www.valleverdesb.com
Vista Del Monte Retirement www.frontporch.net (805) 687-0793
Valle Verde Retirement Community (805) 687-1566
Mason Marge Montecito Senior www.margemason.com
Rancho Franciscan Apartments www.towbes.com
Mission Villa (805) 898-2709
Population: 86,000 residents
Climate: Moderate, ocean proximity gives Santa Barbara a very mild climate year-round.
Cost of Living: High
Housing Costs: The median home price in Santa Barbara is a whopping $1,450,000 making this one of the world's most expensive cities in terms of real estate. Zillow has more detail. about home prices in Santa Barbara if you dare to look.
Taxes: California taxes are generally high compared to other states.California Tax details are here: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Colleges and Universities:
UC Santa Barbara: http://www.ucsb.edu/
Antioch University Santa Barbara http://www.antiochsb.edu/ (805) 962-8179
Westmont College http://www.westmont.edu/ (805) 565-6000
Santa Barbara Community College
Fielding Graduate University http://www.fielding.edu/ (805) 687-1099
Brooks Institute of Photography http://www.brooks.edu/ (888) 381-4999
UC Administrative Office - http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ (805) 893-2951
Brooks Institute of Photography: Jefferson Campus http://www.brooks.edu/ (805) 966-3888
Transportation:http://www.sbmtd.gov/
Health care:
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital http://www.sbch.org/ (805) 682-7111
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital http://www.sbch.org/ (805) 967-3411
Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara http://www.risb.org/ (805) 687-7444
St Francis Medical Center http://www.stfrancismedicalcenter.org/ (805) 962-7661
Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital (805) 682-7443
Sanctuary Psychiatric Center http://www.spcsb.org/ (805) 569-2785
St Francis Hospital (805) 962-7661
Travel and Tourism:
http://www.santabarbaraca.com/ is the official site of the Santa Barbara Conference and Tourism Bureau. They describe the area as "The American Riviera" and suggest:
From State Street and the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands and the wine country, Santa Barbara basks in sunshine, natural bounty, creativity, cultural sophistication and an appreciation for taking life at your own pace.
Bakersfield California Retirement
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield lies in California's Central Valley Region, a vast expanse of ranches and farmland that is mostly sparsely populated, though Bakersfield itself is a moderate-sized, thriving city.
Bakersfield Retirement Communities:
Columbus Estates Retirement (661) 872-5855
Rosewood Retirement Community www.rosewoodretirement.org (661) 834-0620
Westchester Gardens www.westchestergardens.com (661) 324-3091
St John Manor (661) 325-3551
Castlewood Retirement Apartments (661) 834-4222
Gables Residential Care LLC (661) 631-2036
Carriage House Estate Rtrmnt (661) 663-8393
Pleasant Care Convalescent (661) 327-7687
Bakersfield Care www.bakersfieldcare.com (661) 398-8802
Redwood Village Inc (661) 398-8802
Population: 308,000
Colleges and Universities:
National University www.nu.edu (661) 864-2360
University-California Merced www.ucmerced.edu (661) 861-7941
California State University Bakersfield www.csubak.edu (661) 654-2782
County of Kern: Extension www.ucanr.org (661) 868-6200
Santa Barbara Business College www.sbbcollege.edu
Fresno Pacific University Bakersfield Center www.fresno.edu (661) 864-1515
Bakersfield College www.bc.cc.ca.us (661) 725-8020
Point Loma Nazarene University www.pointloma.edu (661) 321-3480
Transportation:
Bakersfield is served by the "GET" Bus service which stands for Golden Empire Transportion: www.getbus.org
Health care:
www.bakersfieldmemorial.org Bakersfield memorial hospital
Travel and Tourism:
bakersfieldcvb.org is the home of the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bakersfield lies in California's Central Valley Region, a vast expanse of ranches and farmland that is mostly sparsely populated, though Bakersfield itself is a moderate-sized, thriving city.
Bakersfield Retirement Communities:
Columbus Estates Retirement (661) 872-5855
Rosewood Retirement Community www.rosewoodretirement.org (661) 834-0620
Westchester Gardens www.westchestergardens.com (661) 324-3091
St John Manor (661) 325-3551
Castlewood Retirement Apartments (661) 834-4222
Gables Residential Care LLC (661) 631-2036
Carriage House Estate Rtrmnt (661) 663-8393
Pleasant Care Convalescent (661) 327-7687
Bakersfield Care www.bakersfieldcare.com (661) 398-8802
Redwood Village Inc (661) 398-8802
Population: 308,000
Climate: Hot summers and cool winters with low rainfall. Bakersfield offers the dry and hot climate characteristic of much of central California.
Cost of Living: Moderate
Housing Costs:
Median home value is $279,000. Zillow has more Bakersfield details.
Taxes:
California taxes are generally high compared to other states.
California Tax details are here: www.ftb.ca.gov
Colleges and Universities:
National University www.nu.edu (661) 864-2360
University-California Merced www.ucmerced.edu (661) 861-7941
California State University Bakersfield www.csubak.edu (661) 654-2782
County of Kern: Extension www.ucanr.org (661) 868-6200
Santa Barbara Business College www.sbbcollege.edu
Fresno Pacific University Bakersfield Center www.fresno.edu (661) 864-1515
Bakersfield College www.bc.cc.ca.us (661) 725-8020
Point Loma Nazarene University www.pointloma.edu (661) 321-3480
Transportation:
Bakersfield is served by the "GET" Bus service which stands for Golden Empire Transportion: www.getbus.org
Health care:
www.bakersfieldmemorial.org Bakersfield memorial hospital
Travel and Tourism:
bakersfieldcvb.org is the home of the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
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