We found 1 continuing care communities near Jefferson County, LA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Jefferson County CCRCs listed below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Jefferson County, LA
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
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 5.7, Jefferson rates above average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Jefferson. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Jefferson County, LA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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, Jefferson 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 316.3 physicians per capita, Jefferson scores 43.4 percent better than the national average. Jefferson trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 44.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Jefferson is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Jefferson is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Jefferson's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Jefferson County, LA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 316.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 14.3 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Jefferson County, LA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson is based on data such as the average monthly cost of continuing care retirement communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.4, the costs associated with continuing care retirement communities in Jefferson are generally less 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 Jefferson. 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 Jefferson to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Jefferson is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 102 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Jefferson County, LA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 98 |
| Healthcare Index | 95 |
| Housing Index | 102 |
| Food Index | 98 |
| Utilities Index | 87 |
| Transportation Index | 99 |
LivabilityScore for Jefferson County, LA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Jefferson. 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 Jefferson is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Jefferson rates below 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 219 days each year in Jefferson, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 44°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Jefferson than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Jefferson is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,621 per year, the population of Jefferson earns a lower than average median household income. Jefferson has an unemployment rate of 7.50 percent, roughly 17.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.17 percent of the population in Jefferson is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Jefferson | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 39.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 216.4 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 97.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15.1 | 13.8 |
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