We found 2 independent living communities near Prince William County, VA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about independent living services, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Prince William County communities below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Prince William County, VA
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 Prince William 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 Prince William.
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 4.4, Prince William 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 Prince William. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Prince William County, VA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Prince William, 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 Prince William 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 3.9, Prince William rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 81.7 physicians per capita, Prince William trails the national average by 62.9 percent. Prince William trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 76.9 percent, with 0.3, and scores 57.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Prince William is 79.1 years -- 1.5 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Prince William is 79.1 years -- 1.5 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Prince William's environmental health -- trails the national average by 16.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Prince William County, VA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 81.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 2.9 | 7 |
CostScore for Prince William County, VA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Prince William, 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 Prince William 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 3.9, the costs associated with independent living communities in Prince William 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 Prince William. 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 Prince William to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Prince William indexes at 31.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 98.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Prince William County, VA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 131 |
| Healthcare Index | 100 |
| Housing Index | 198 |
| Food Index | 109 |
| Utilities Index | 101 |
| Transportation Index | 110 |
LivabilityScore for Prince William County, VA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Prince William. 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 Prince William is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, Prince William 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 198 days each year in Prince William, 3.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Prince William than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Prince William is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $88,700 per year, the population of Prince William earns a better than average median household income. Prince William has an unemployment rate of 5.40 percent, roughly 40.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.23 percent of the population in Prince William is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 45.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Prince William | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 1.4 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 37 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 1470.4 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 47.8 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 7.6 | 13.8 |
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