Nursing Homes in Bluffton, Ohio

CaringScore for Bluffton, OH

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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton.

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 6.1, Bluffton rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Bluffton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Bluffton, OH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 6.7, Bluffton 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 237.9 physicians per capita, Bluffton closely matches the national average. Bluffton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 46.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Bluffton is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Bluffton is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Bluffton's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Bluffton, OH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	237.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	8.6	7.7
Oncologists	3.8	3.5
Orthopedists	16.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Bluffton, OH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 5.1, Bluffton is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Bluffton is $5,688 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Bluffton 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 21.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Bluffton, OH
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	79
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	99
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Bluffton, OH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Bluffton. 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 Bluffton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.4, Bluffton 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 182 days each year in Bluffton, 11.2 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Bluffton 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 in Bluffton is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $60,948 per year, the population of Bluffton earns a better than average median household income. Bluffton has an unemployment rate of 9.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 20.51 percent of the population in Bluffton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 55.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Bluffton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.5	136.1
Libraries	6.7	18.8
Places of Worship	115.2	220.5
Public Transit	52.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	162.1	97.7
Pharmacies	54	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65