Nursing Homes in Berlin, New Hampshire

CaringScore for Berlin, NH

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 Berlin 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 Berlin.

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, Berlin 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 Berlin. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Berlin, NH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Berlin, 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 Berlin 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 6.6, Berlin 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 221.8 physicians per capita, Berlin closely matches the national average. Berlin trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 19.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Berlin is 77.4 years -- 0.6 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Berlin -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Berlin's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Berlin, NH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	221.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	15.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Berlin, NH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Berlin, 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 Berlin 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 4.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Berlin are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Berlin is $7,619 , which is 29.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Berlin is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 49.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Berlin, NH
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	51
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	128
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Berlin, NH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Berlin. 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 Berlin is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Berlin 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 194 days each year in Berlin, 5.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 4°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Berlin than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 79°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Berlin is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $35,814 per year, the population of Berlin earns a lower than average median household income. Berlin has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 24.12 percent of the population in Berlin is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 83.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Berlin	Nat'l Avg
Parks	87	136.1
Libraries	58.3	18.8
Places of Worship	148	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	53.4	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65