Independent Living Communities in Attleboro, Massachusetts

CaringScore for Attleboro, MA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Attleboro 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 independent living communities in Attleboro.

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, Attleboro rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Attleboro. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Attleboro, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Attleboro, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Attleboro 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 4.7, Attleboro is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 141.2 physicians per capita, Attleboro trails the national average by 36.0 percent. Attleboro trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 28.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Attleboro is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Attleboro is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Attleboro's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Attleboro, MA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	141.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.9	1.3
Cardiologists	4.7	7.7
Oncologists	2.2	3.5
Orthopedists	6.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Attleboro, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Attleboro, 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 independent living communities. The CostScore for Attleboro is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Attleboro are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Attleboro. 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 independent living communities in Attleboro to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Attleboro indexes at 32.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 60.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Attleboro, MA
Aggregate Index	132
Healthcare Index	115
Housing Index	160
Food Index	111
Utilities Index	130
Transportation Index	106

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Attleboro, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Attleboro. 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 independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Attleboro is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Attleboro is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 201 days each year in Attleboro, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Attleboro tend to be similar to 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 Attleboro is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $67,478 per year, the population of Attleboro earns a better than average median household income. Attleboro has an unemployment rate of 10.90 percent, roughly 19.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.38 percent of the population in Attleboro is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Attleboro	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.6	136.1
Libraries	5.3	18.8
Places of Worship	51.3	220.5
Public Transit	294.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	86.2	97.7
Pharmacies	9.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65