
San Angelo has two acute care hospitals: Shannon Medical Center and San Angelo Community Medical Center. With over 200 physicians and 50 dentists practicing multiple specialties, San Angelo is widely recognized as a regional medical center. Cancer treatment, testing and surgical capabilities for cardiology patients, sports medicine, designated trauma center, neonatal intensive care unit are among the many services available. Other specialized medical facilities include: a regional rehabilitation center, a geriatric care facility, and a mental health and drug rehabilitation hospital. In the late 1990's, several assisted living complexes were built in San Angelo. There are currently 7 nursing homes and an additional 10 retirement centers providing a variety of living accommodations and levels of care, including Alzheimer's care.