Independent Living Communities in Inglewood, California

CaringScore for Inglewood, CA

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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood.

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 4.8, Inglewood 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 Inglewood. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Inglewood, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood 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 5.5, Inglewood 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 seeking independent living communities. At 213.2 physicians per capita, Inglewood closely matches the national average. Inglewood trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and scores 12.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 17.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Inglewood is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Inglewood is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Inglewood's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Inglewood, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	213.2	220.5
Geriatricians	1.1	1.3
Cardiologists	6.8	7.7
Oncologists	3	3.5
Orthopedists	6.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Inglewood, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood 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 Inglewood. 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 Inglewood to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Inglewood indexes at 35.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 106.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Inglewood, CA
Aggregate Index	135
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	206
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	109
Transportation Index	111

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Inglewood, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Inglewood. 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 Inglewood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.4, Inglewood 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 285 days each year in Inglewood, 39.0 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 47°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Inglewood than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 75°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Inglewood is 100.0 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 $43,360 per year, the population of Inglewood earns a lower than average median household income. Inglewood has an unemployment rate of 15.20 percent, roughly 67.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 8.92 percent of the population in Inglewood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 32.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Inglewood	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.3	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	42.5	220.5
Public Transit	2892.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	136.3	97.7
Pharmacies	13.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65