Assisted Living Facilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts

CaringScore for West Springfield, 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 West Springfield 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 West Springfield.

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 4.5, West Springfield 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 West Springfield. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for West Springfield, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield 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 6.2, West Springfield 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 221.5 physicians per capita, West Springfield closely matches the national average. West Springfield scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in West Springfield is 77.9 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in West Springfield -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 79.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of West Springfield's environmental health -- is 21.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	West Springfield, MA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	221.5	220.5
Geriatricians	2.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.8	7.7
Oncologists	3.9	3.5
Orthopedists	7.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for West Springfield, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield 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 3.2, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in West Springfield are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in West Springfield is $4,099 , which is 25.7 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for West Springfield indexes at 9.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 16.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 108 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	West Springfield, MA
Aggregate Index	109
Healthcare Index	116
Housing Index	108
Food Index	113
Utilities Index	122
Transportation Index	99

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for West Springfield, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in West Springfield. 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 West Springfield is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, West Springfield 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 191 days each year in West Springfield, 6.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in West Springfield tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in West Springfield is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,998 per year, the population of West Springfield earns a median household income on par with the national average. West Springfield has an unemployment rate of 9.30 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 15.97 percent of the population in West Springfield is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 21.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	West Springfield	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.6	136.1
Libraries	7.7	18.8
Places of Worship	54.1	220.5
Public Transit	79.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	66.6	97.7
Pharmacies	7.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65