We found 19 home health agencies near Holyoke, MA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about light medical services offered by browsing the Holyoke home health aides listed below.
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CaringScore for Holyoke, MA
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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke.
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, Holyoke is on par with the national average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Holyoke. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Holyoke, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke 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, Holyoke 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 221.5 physicians per capita, Holyoke closely matches the national average. Holyoke 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 Holyoke is 77.9 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Holyoke -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 79.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Holyoke's environmental health -- is 23.6 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Holyoke, 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 |
CostScore for Holyoke, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.4, the costs associated with home health agencies in Holyoke are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Holyoke is $4,195 , which is 15.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Holyoke indexes at 6.0 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 98 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Holyoke, MA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 106 |
| Healthcare Index | 116 |
| Housing Index | 98 |
| Food Index | 113 |
| Utilities Index | 122 |
| Transportation Index | 99 |
LivabilityScore for Holyoke, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Holyoke. 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 Holyoke is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.3, Holyoke rates below 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 190 days each year in Holyoke, 7.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Holyoke 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 Holyoke is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $36,120 per year, the population of Holyoke earns a lower than average median household income. Holyoke has an unemployment rate of 11.30 percent, roughly 24.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 15.38 percent of the population in Holyoke is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 16.9 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Holyoke | 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 | 105.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15.1 | 13.8 |
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