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CaringScore for Attleboro, MA
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Attleboro 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 assisted living facilities in Attleboro.
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 3.9, Attleboro rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Attleboro. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Attleboro, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Attleboro, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Attleboro 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 4.7, Attleboro is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 141.2 physicians per capita, Attleboro trails the national average by 36.0 percent. Attleboro trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 28.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Attleboro is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Attleboro -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 37.3 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Attleboro's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Attleboro, MA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 141.2 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.2 | 7 |
CostScore for Attleboro, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Attleboro, 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 assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Attleboro is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.3, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Attleboro are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Attleboro is $6,500 , which is 99.3 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Attleboro indexes at 32.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 60.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Attleboro, MA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 132 |
| Healthcare Index | 115 |
| Housing Index | 160 |
| Food Index | 111 |
| Utilities Index | 130 |
| Transportation Index | 106 |
LivabilityScore for Attleboro, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Attleboro. 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 assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Attleboro is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Attleboro is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 201 days each year in Attleboro, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Attleboro tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Attleboro is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $67,478 per year, the population of Attleboro earns a better than average median household income. Attleboro has an unemployment rate of 10.90 percent, roughly 19.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.38 percent of the population in Attleboro is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Attleboro | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.3 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 51.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 294.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 86.2 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 9.3 | 13.8 |
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