Independent Living Communities in Foster, Rhode Island

CaringScore for Foster, 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 Foster 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 Foster.

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 5.2, Foster 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 Foster. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Foster, RI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Foster, 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 Foster 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 6.8, Foster 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 277 physicians per capita, Foster scores 25.6 percent better than the national average. Foster scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 43.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Foster is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Foster is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Foster's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Foster, RI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	277	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	11.8	7.7
Oncologists	5.2	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Foster, RI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Foster, 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 Foster 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 2.4, the costs associated with independent living communities in Foster 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 Foster. 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 Foster to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Foster indexes at 34.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 63.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Foster, RI
Aggregate Index	134
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	163
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	127
Transportation Index	104

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Foster, RI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Foster. 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 Foster is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.5, Foster 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 Foster, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Foster than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Foster is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $81,864 per year, the population of Foster earns a better than average median household income. Foster has an unemployment rate of 13.70 percent, roughly 50.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.75 percent of the population in Foster is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 10.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Foster	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	55.3	220.5
Public Transit	294.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	22.4	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65