Adult Day Care Services in Mesquite, Texas

CaringScore for Mesquite, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for adult day care services in Mesquite was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose adult day care services in Mesquite.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.5, Mesquite is on par with the national average for those seeking adult day care services.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Mesquite. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Mesquite, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Mesquite, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for adult day care services. The HealthScore for Mesquite is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.9, Mesquite rates above average for those seeking adult day care services.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking adult day care services. At 225.3 physicians per capita, Mesquite closely matches the national average. Mesquite trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mesquite is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Mesquite is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Mesquite's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Mesquite, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	225.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.1	1.3
Cardiologists	8.4	7.7
Oncologists	5.5	3.5
Orthopedists	7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Mesquite, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Mesquite, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for adult day care services. The CostScore for Mesquite is based on data such as the average monthly cost of adult day care services in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.2, the costs associated with adult day care services in Mesquite are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for adult day care services in Mesquite is $975 , which is 25.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mesquite indexes at 6.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 29.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Mesquite, TX
Aggregate Index	94
Healthcare Index	107
Housing Index	71
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	102

Adult Day Care Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Mesquite, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Mesquite. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for adult day care services. The LivabilityScore for Mesquite is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Mesquite rates below average for adult day care services.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for adult day care services. The sun shines an average of 233 days each year in Mesquite, 13.7 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Mesquite than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Mesquite is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $55,378 per year, the population of Mesquite earns a median household income on par with the national average. Mesquite has an unemployment rate of 8.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 8.32 percent of the population in Mesquite is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 36.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Mesquite	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.8	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	55.6	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	115.5	97.7
Pharmacies	9.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65