We found 1 independent living communities near Winchester City County, VA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about independent living services, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Winchester City County communities below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Winchester City 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 Winchester City 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 Winchester City.
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 6, Winchester City rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Winchester City. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Winchester City County, VA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Winchester City, 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 Winchester City 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 9.1, Winchester City 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 806.5 physicians per capita, Winchester City scores 265.8 percent better than the national average. Winchester City scores 484.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 7.6, and scores 425.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 102.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Winchester City is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Winchester City is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Winchester City's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Winchester City County, VA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 806.5 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 7.6 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 37.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 15.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 41.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Winchester City County, VA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Winchester City, 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 Winchester City 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 4.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Winchester City 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 Winchester City. 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 Winchester City to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Winchester City indexes at 18.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Winchester City County, VA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 118 |
| Healthcare Index | 107 |
| Housing Index | 141 |
| Food Index | 106 |
| Utilities Index | 102 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Winchester City County, VA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Winchester City. 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 Winchester City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Winchester City rates below 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 197 days each year in Winchester City, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Winchester City tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Winchester City is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $46,305 per year, the population of Winchester City earns a lower than average median household income. Winchester City has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 17.22 percent of the population in Winchester City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 30.9 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Winchester City | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 118.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 66.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 164.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 53.6 | 13.8 |
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