Nursing Homes in Atlantic County, New Jersey

CaringScore for Atlantic County, NJ

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 Atlantic 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 Atlantic.

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 4.5, Atlantic 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 Atlantic. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Atlantic County, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic 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 5.1, Atlantic is on par with the national 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 218.3 physicians per capita, Atlantic closely matches the national average. Atlantic scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.5, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Atlantic is 76.8 years -- 1.4 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Atlantic -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 45.8 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Atlantic's environmental health -- trails the national average by 76.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Atlantic County, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	218.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.5	1.3
Cardiologists	9.5	7.7
Oncologists	1.8	3.5
Orthopedists	8.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Atlantic County, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic 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 3.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in Atlantic are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Atlantic is $7,452 , which is 27.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Atlantic indexes at 18.0 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 29.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Atlantic County, NJ
Aggregate Index	118
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	129
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	128
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Atlantic County, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Atlantic. 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 Atlantic is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, Atlantic is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 205 days each year in Atlantic, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Atlantic than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Atlantic is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $55,188 per year, the population of Atlantic earns a median household income on par with the national average. Atlantic has an unemployment rate of 13.50 percent, roughly 48.4 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.40 percent of the population in Atlantic is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Atlantic	Nat'l Avg
Parks	9	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	57.4	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	131.8	97.7
Pharmacies	17.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65