Independent Living Communities in Coventry, Rhode Island

CaringScore for Coventry, RI

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 Coventry 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 Coventry.

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 5.3, Coventry is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Coventry, RI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Coventry, 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 Coventry 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 6.6, Coventry rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 261.1 physicians per capita, Coventry scores 18.4 percent better than the national average. Coventry scores 84.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.4, and scores 25.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Coventry is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Coventry is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Coventry's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Coventry, RI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	261.1	220.5
Geriatricians	2.4	1.3
Cardiologists	10.7	7.7
Oncologists	2.4	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Coventry, RI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Coventry, 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 Coventry 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 2.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Coventry 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 Coventry. 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 Coventry to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Coventry indexes at 23.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 30.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Coventry, RI
Aggregate Index	123
Healthcare Index	112
Housing Index	130
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	126
Transportation Index	106

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Coventry, RI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Coventry. 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 Coventry is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.8, Coventry rates above 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 Coventry, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Coventry tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Coventry is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $70,145 per year, the population of Coventry earns a better than average median household income. Coventry has an unemployment rate of 10.90 percent, roughly 19.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.65 percent of the population in Coventry 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	Coventry	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	5.9	136.1
Libraries	6	18.8
Places of Worship	46.7	220.5
Public Transit	294.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	54.7	97.7
Pharmacies	11.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65