Assisted Living Facilities in Meridian, Idaho

CaringScore for Meridian, ID

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 Meridian 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 Meridian.

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 6.1, Meridian rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Meridian, ID

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 7.1, Meridian 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 266.7 physicians per capita, Meridian scores 21.0 percent better than the national average. Meridian trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 61.5 percent, with 0.5, and scores 26.2 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Meridian is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Meridian is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Meridian's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Meridian, ID	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	266.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0.5	1.3
Cardiologists	8.1	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	12.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Meridian, ID

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 5, Meridian is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Meridian is $3,270 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Meridian is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 102 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 105 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Meridian, ID
Aggregate Index	103
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	105
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	100
Transportation Index	101

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Meridian, ID

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Meridian. 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 Meridian is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6, Meridian rates above 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 211 days each year in Meridian, 2.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Meridian tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Meridian is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $66,939 per year, the population of Meridian earns a better than average median household income. Meridian has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 8.27 percent of the population in Meridian is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 37.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Meridian	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	4.1	18.8
Places of Worship	86.7	220.5
Public Transit	68.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	71.7	97.7
Pharmacies	15.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65