Nursing Homes in California, Missouri

CaringScore for California, MO

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 California 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 California.

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 5.9, California rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for California, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in California, 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 California 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 4.4, California rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 19.6 physicians per capita, California trails the national average by 91.1 percent. California trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in California is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in California is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of California's environmental health -- is 47.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	California, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	19.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for California, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in California, 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 California is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 8, the costs associated with nursing homes in California are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in California is $4,167 , which is 29.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for California indexes at 13.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 51.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	California, MO
Aggregate Index	87
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	49
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for California, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in California. 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 California is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, California 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 194 days each year in California, 5.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in California tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in California is 25.0 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 $41,680 per year, the population of California earns a lower than average median household income. California has an unemployment rate of 8.30 percent, roughly 8.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 18.42 percent of the population in California is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 40.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	California	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	13.1	18.8
Places of Worship	296.8	220.5
Public Transit	58.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	119.5	97.7
Pharmacies	71.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65