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CaringScore
CaringScore for Ayer, 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 Ayer 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 Ayer.
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 5.4, Ayer 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 Ayer. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Ayer, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ayer, 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 Ayer 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 8.4, Ayer 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 389.3 physicians per capita, Ayer scores 76.6 percent better than the national average. Ayer scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 64.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 32.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ayer is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Ayer is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Ayer's environmental health -- trails the national average by 21.8 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Ayer, MA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 389.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 13 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 6.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.2 | 7 |
CostScore for Ayer, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ayer, 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 Ayer 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 2.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Ayer are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Ayer is $10,250 , which is 74.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ayer indexes at 33.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 20.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 48.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Ayer, MA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 133 |
| Healthcare Index | 120 |
| Housing Index | 148 |
| Food Index | 122 |
| Utilities Index | 146 |
| Transportation Index | 107 |
LivabilityScore for Ayer, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ayer. 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 Ayer is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Ayer 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 201 days each year in Ayer, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Ayer than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Ayer 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 $62,437 per year, the population of Ayer earns a better than average median household income. Ayer has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 15.94 percent of the population in Ayer is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 21.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Ayer | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 50.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 292.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 299.2 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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