We found 17 home health agencies near Amarillo, TX. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about light medical services offered by browsing the Amarillo home health aides listed below.
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CaringScore
CaringScore for Amarillo, TX
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for home health agencies in Amarillo 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 home health agencies in Amarillo.
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 7, Amarillo rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Amarillo. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Amarillo, TX
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Amarillo, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for home health agencies. The HealthScore for Amarillo 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 7.9, Amarillo rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking home health agencies. At 277.4 physicians per capita, Amarillo scores 25.8 percent better than the national average. Amarillo trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 90.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 37.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Amarillo is 74.5 years -- 4.4 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Amarillo is 74.5 years -- 4.4 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Amarillo's environmental health -- is 43.6 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Amarillo, TX | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 277.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 17 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 8.9 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.5 | 7 |
CostScore for Amarillo, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Amarillo, 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 home health agencies. The CostScore for Amarillo is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.7, the costs associated with home health agencies in Amarillo are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Amarillo is $3,213 , which is 11.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Amarillo indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Amarillo, TX |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 83 |
| Healthcare Index | 99 |
| Housing Index | 63 |
| Food Index | 89 |
| Utilities Index | 75 |
| Transportation Index | 91 |
LivabilityScore for Amarillo, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Amarillo. 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 home health agencies. The LivabilityScore for Amarillo is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Amarillo is on par with the national average for home health agencies.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for home health agencies. The sun shines an average of 259 days each year in Amarillo, 26.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Amarillo tend to be similar to 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 Amarillo is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $43,364 per year, the population of Amarillo earns a lower than average median household income. Amarillo has an unemployment rate of 5.30 percent, roughly 41.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.18 percent of the population in Amarillo is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Amarillo | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.3 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 112.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 24.3 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 85.8 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 17.2 | 13.8 |
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