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A MEDICAL COMMUNITY
Downey's commitment to the medical profession is unparalleled in Southern California.
Southern California Healthcare
Welcome to the City of Downey, strategically located in Southern California. We are home
to many of the world's most highly respected medical facilities and medical
professionals. With the many recent changes in healthcare, Southern California continues
to be a premier location for healthcare providers. Thirty-five of the top hospitals in
Southern California has over 19,000 beds with an average occupancy of 65%.
There are 2.4 million people over 55 and an additional 1.2 million under 5 years of age
in our region. These individual demand 4 to 5 times more medical care than any other age
group. With our region's diverse ethnicity, medical specialty continues to be in high
demand. In addition, Southern California contains all of the top Health Maintenance
Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations. Plus there are over 28,000 licensed
physicians in Greater Los Angeles, making us one of the largest physicians pools in the world.
The City of Downey is seeking to attract medical distributors and manufacturers to our
medically rich community. Our central location to Southern California provides easy
access to your buyers. We are surrounded by four freeways linking you to international
airports, world class seaports and major railroads. We have over 103 acres of land
ideally suited for "Class A" medical facility development. Over 18% or 2.3 square miles
of land in Downey is devoted to industrial and commercial use. Plus there is over 15
million square feet of industrial, commercial and office space in our city. Locate to
Downey and increase your opportunities in healthcare.
Medical & Healthcare
The City of Downey is home to world-class medical and healthcare facilities. The City
continues to attract one of the highest concentration of medical professionals and
healthcare facilities in the state. Downey is host to over 200 medical businesses. Among
them are the world renowned Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Downey Regional Medical Center,
Kaiser Permanente, FHP, and CareMore Medical Center, Downey's medical
facilities provide services ranging from HMOs to private practice physicians. New
industries such as industrial and home healthcare are recent additions to our community.
Hospitals
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center is internationally recognized for its Spinal Injury
Center and Neuro Trauma Institute. It offers expertise in the evaluation and treatment of
patients with severe physical disorders, pioneering treatment techniques to rehabilitate
patients to their maximal potential for a quality life and the greatest possible degree
of independence. Rancho Los Amigos is currently undergoing a multi-phased $300 million
expansion in Downey. This medical center is a branch campus of the University of Southern
California and is affiliated with 11 institutions nationwide. Downey Regional Medical Center offer top quality medical and hospital care. These excellent
hospitals excel in Family Birth, Cardiology, Home Health, Outpatient Surgical, Pediatric,
Radiology, Rehabilitation, Senior Care, Sleep Disorder plus many others.
Downey Offers an Excellent Business Assistance Package
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Aggressive Business Assistance
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Streamlined Regulatory Process
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Fast Track Permitting
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Redevelopment Assistance
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Financial Incentives
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Favorable Rate Loans
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Site Selection and Location
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Purchase Negotiation
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Job Training and Job Placement
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Low Business and Development Fees
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Solution Development
Medical Demographics
Within a 25 Mile Radius Downey
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Los Angeles County Hospitals
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Number of Beds
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Percent Occupied
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1. USC Medical Center
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2,045
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76
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2. VA Medical Center West LA
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1,347
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74
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3. Cedars Sinai Medical Center
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1,012
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74
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4. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
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816
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74
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5. Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
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722
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57
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6. UCLA Medical Center
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677
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100
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7. VA Medical Center - Long Beach
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658
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59
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8. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - LA
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621
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66
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9. Huntington Memorial Hospital
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604
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56
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10. Saint Joseph Medical Center
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604
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68
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11. St. Mary Medical Center
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556
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62
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12. Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
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553
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48
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13. Martin Luther King - Drew Medical Center
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513
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74
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14. St. Johns Hospital & Health Center
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501
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61
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15. Brothman Medical Center
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495
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74
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16. St. Francis Medical Center
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478
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42
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17. Glendale Adventist Medical Center
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463
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50
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18. Pomona Valley Medical Center
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449
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50
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19. Queen of Angels -Hollywood Medical Center
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416
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-
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20. Good Samaritan Hospital
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408
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84
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21. Centinela Hospital Medical Center
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403
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58
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22. Little Company of Mary Hospital
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396
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58
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23. St. Vincent Medical Center
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385
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63
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24. Torrance Memorial Medical Center
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380
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45
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25. San Pedro Peninsula Hospital
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379
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62
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Total
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15,981
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65% Average
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Orange County Hospitals
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Number of Beds
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1. St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
2. UC Irvine Medical Center
3. Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center
4. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - Newport Beach
5. St. Jude Medical Center - Fullerton
6. Western Medical Center - Santa Ana
7. West Anaheim Medical Center
8. FHP Hospital - Fountain Valley
9. Friendly Hills Regional Medical Center - La Habra
10. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - Laguna Hills
TOTAL
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411
383
359
355
317
288
243
230
226
221
3,033
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AGE DISTRIBUTION
Age Group
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LA County
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Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino
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Total Region
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under 5 years
5 - 14
15 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 and greater
TOTAL
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727,800
1,240,600
1,413,600
1,777,100
1,335,300
868,200
644,900
855,700
8,863,169
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477,700
839,200
858,200
1,095,700
884,800
560,900
412,700
559,200
5,688,360
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1,205,500
2,079,800
2,271,800
2,872,800
2,220,100
1,429,100
1,057,600
1,414,900
14,551,529
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ETHNICITY
Group
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LA County
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Orange- Riverside- San Bernardino
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TotalRegion
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White
Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
American Indian
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3,634,700
3,306,100
924,300
946,900
30,200
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3,624,500
1,408,300
371,800
224,100
32,800
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7,257,200
4,714,400
1,296,100
1,171,000
63,000
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NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS
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Practicing
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Total
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Los Angeles County
Orange County
TOTAL
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15,000
4,000
19,000
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22,000
6,000
28,000
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HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Company
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So. Cal Enrollment
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Cal Hospitals
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Physicians
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1. Kaiser Permanente
2. PacifiCare of California
3. Health Net
4. CIGNA HealthCare of Cal
5. FHP/TakeCare
6. CaliforniaCare (Blue Cross)
7. Foundation Health
8. PureCare of California
9. CareAmerica Health Plans
10.Aetna Health Plans of So.Cal.
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2,183,000
737,000
663,000
549,000
530,000
458,000
260,000
217,000
211,000
182,000
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25
346
360
225
148
289
271
189
135
200
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3,200
22,900
27,400
17,100
12,500
18,900
25,000
24,700
23,000
20,100
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PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS
Company
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So. Cal. Enrollment
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Cal Hospitals
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Physicians
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1. Admar Corporation
2. HealthCare COMPARE Corp.
3. Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Plan
4. Capp Care
5. Blue Shield Preferred Plan
6. Preferred Health Network
7. Beech Street of California
8. Community Care Network
9. PPO Alliance
10. Private Healthcare Systems
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1,904,000
1,250,000
1,210,000
1,142,000
780,000
709,000
482,000
462,000
436,000
207,000
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351
336
327
217
280
285
377
282
270
232
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36,800
27,000
38,000
30,800
44,000
33,300
38,300
21,500
21,000
25,000
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NUMBER OF HOSPITAL BEDS IN COMMUNITY HOSPITALS
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(California MSA's)
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1. Los Angeles-Long Beach
2. Orange County
3. San Diego
4. Riverside-San Bernardino
5. San Francisco
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26,517
6,353
5,869
5,863
5,288
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NUMBER OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS
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(California MSA's)
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1. Los Angeles-Long Beach
2. Orange County
3. Riverside-San Bernardino
4. San Diego
5. San Francisco
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119
34
33
25
22
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