We found 46 assisted living facilities near Garfield Heights, OH. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Garfield Heights assisted living providers listed below.
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Woodside VillageBedford, OH 44146"The thing that me and my wife liked about woodside village was the condo like setting and the fac..." more -
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Homewood at Rockefeller GardenCleveland Heights, OH 44118"A very comfortable assisted living faciity in Cleveland Heights that provides a home environment ..." more -
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Elmcroft of Sagamore HillsSAGAMORE HILLS, OH 44067"Elmcroft is fine. The staff was friendly. It looks great when you go in. I would recommend it.more -
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CaringScore for Garfield Heights, OH
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 Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights.
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, Garfield Heights is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Garfield Heights. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Garfield Heights, OH
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights 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 7.8, Garfield Heights rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 389.1 physicians per capita, Garfield Heights scores 76.5 percent better than the national average. Garfield Heights scores 138.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.1, and scores 103.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 39.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Garfield Heights is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Garfield Heights is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Garfield Heights's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Garfield Heights, OH | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 389.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 18.6 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 7.4 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Garfield Heights, OH
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights 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 4.7, Garfield Heights is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Garfield Heights is $3,325 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Garfield Heights indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 46.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Garfield Heights, OH |
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| Aggregate Index | 92 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 54 |
| Food Index | 111 |
| Utilities Index | 101 |
| Transportation Index | 101 |
LivabilityScore for Garfield Heights, OH
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Garfield Heights. 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 Garfield Heights is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.9, Garfield Heights rates below 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 165 days each year in Garfield Heights, 19.5 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $45,176 per year, the population of Garfield Heights earns a lower than average median household income. Garfield Heights has an unemployment rate of 9.30 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 17.44 percent of the population in Garfield Heights is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 32.5 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Garfield Heights | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 1.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 55.6 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 173 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 0 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 3.7 | 13.8 |
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