We found 1 continuing care communities near Contra Costa County, CA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Contra Costa County CCRCs listed below.
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CaringScore for Contra Costa County, CA
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa 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 continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa.
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 4.7, Contra Costa is on par with the national average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Contra Costa. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Contra Costa County, CA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for continuing care retirement communities. The HealthScore for Contra Costa 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 5.8, Contra Costa rates above average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking continuing care retirement communities. At 232.6 physicians per capita, Contra Costa closely matches the national average. Contra Costa scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Contra Costa is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Contra Costa is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Contra Costa's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Contra Costa County, CA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 232.6 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.9 | 7 |
CostScore for Contra Costa County, CA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa, 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 continuing care retirement communities. The CostScore for Contra Costa is based on data such as the average monthly cost of continuing care retirement communities 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 continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa are generally more expensive than the national average.
Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at continuing care retirement communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Contra Costa. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Contra Costa indexes at 52.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 20.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 154.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Contra Costa County, CA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 152 |
| Healthcare Index | 120 |
| Housing Index | 254 |
| Food Index | 113 |
| Utilities Index | 99 |
| Transportation Index | 109 |
LivabilityScore for Contra Costa County, CA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Contra Costa. 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 continuing care retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Contra Costa is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.2, Contra Costa rates above average for continuing care retirement communities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for continuing care retirement communities. The sun shines an average of 260 days each year in Contra Costa, 26.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 38°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Contra Costa than in 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 Contra Costa is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $80,915 per year, the population of Contra Costa earns a better than average median household income. Contra Costa has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.56 percent of the population in Contra Costa is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Contra Costa | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 7.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 50.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 6781.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 84.8 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 8.8 | 13.8 |
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