Nursing Homes in Binghamton, New York

CaringScore for Binghamton, 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 Binghamton 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 Binghamton.

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 4.9, Binghamton 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 Binghamton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Binghamton, NY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Binghamton, 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 Binghamton 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 7.3, Binghamton 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 244.7 physicians per capita, Binghamton closely matches the national average. Binghamton scores 138.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Binghamton is 78.4 years -- 0.6 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Binghamton -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Binghamton's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Binghamton, NY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	244.7	220.5
Geriatricians	3.1	1.3
Cardiologists	7.7	7.7
Oncologists	1.5	3.5
Orthopedists	9.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Binghamton, NY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Binghamton, 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 Binghamton 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 Binghamton are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Binghamton is $8,911 , which is 51.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Binghamton indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 50.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Binghamton, NY
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	50
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	116
Transportation Index	111

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Binghamton, NY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Binghamton. 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 Binghamton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, Binghamton 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 152 days each year in Binghamton, 25.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Binghamton tend to be similar to 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 in Binghamton is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $31,051 per year, the population of Binghamton earns a lower than average median household income. Binghamton has an unemployment rate of 8.80 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 17.62 percent of the population in Binghamton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 33.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Binghamton	Nat'l Avg
Parks	3.7	136.1
Libraries	4.6	18.8
Places of Worship	97.7	220.5
Public Transit	29.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	149.3	97.7
Pharmacies	24.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65