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CaringScore
CaringScore for Amherst, MA
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 Amherst 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 Amherst.
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 5.3, Amherst 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 Amherst. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Amherst, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 7.6, Amherst rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 344.4 physicians per capita, Amherst scores 56.2 percent better than the national average. Amherst trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Amherst is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Amherst is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Amherst's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Amherst, MA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 344.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.4 | 7 |
CostScore for Amherst, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 2.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Amherst are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Amherst is $9,551 , which is 62.7 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Amherst indexes at 25.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 17.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 65.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Amherst, MA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 125 |
| Healthcare Index | 117 |
| Housing Index | 165 |
| Food Index | 115 |
| Utilities Index | 122 |
| Transportation Index | 102 |
LivabilityScore for Amherst, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Amherst. 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 Amherst is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.7, Amherst rates above average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 190 days each year in Amherst, 7.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 14°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Amherst than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Amherst is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $59,448 per year, the population of Amherst earns a better than average median household income. Amherst has an unemployment rate of 3.40 percent, roughly 62.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.44 percent of the population in Amherst is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 43.5 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Amherst | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.4 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 15.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 62.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 79.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 5.5 | 13.8 |
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