Nursing Homes in Allegany, New York

CaringScore for Allegany, NY

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Allegany 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 nursing homes in Allegany.

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 4.6, Allegany is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Allegany, NY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Allegany, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Allegany 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 5.6, Allegany rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 130.1 physicians per capita, Allegany trails the national average by 41.0 percent. Allegany scores 92.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.5, and scores 28.7 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Allegany is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Allegany is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Allegany's environmental health -- is 67.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Allegany, NY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	130.1	220.5
Geriatricians	2.5	1.3
Cardiologists	5.1	7.7
Oncologists	5.1	3.5
Orthopedists	1.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Allegany, NY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Allegany, 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 nursing homes. The CostScore for Allegany is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Allegany are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Allegany is $7,744 , which is 31.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Allegany is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 46.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Allegany, NY
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	107
Housing Index	54
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	129
Transportation Index	108

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Allegany, NY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Allegany. 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 nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Allegany is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, Allegany rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 156 days each year in Allegany, 23.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 11°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Allegany than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Allegany is 25.0 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 $51,901 per year, the population of Allegany earns a median household income on par with the national average. Allegany has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.90 percent of the population in Allegany is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 13.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Allegany	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	134.3	136.1
Libraries	16.4	18.8
Places of Worship	165.6	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	247.7	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65