Nursing Homes in Calistoga, California

CaringScore for Calistoga, CA

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 Calistoga 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 Calistoga.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Calistoga, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Calistoga, 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 Calistoga 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 7.7, Calistoga 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 294.5 physicians per capita, Calistoga scores 33.6 percent better than the national average. Calistoga scores 123.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.9, and scores 27.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Calistoga is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Calistoga -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 15.7 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Calistoga's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Calistoga, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	294.5	220.5
Geriatricians	2.9	1.3
Cardiologists	9.5	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Calistoga, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Calistoga, 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 Calistoga 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 2.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Calistoga are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Calistoga is $7,452 , which is 27.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Calistoga indexes at 52.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 17.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 151.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Calistoga, CA
Aggregate Index	152
Healthcare Index	117
Housing Index	251
Food Index	114
Utilities Index	97
Transportation Index	107

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Calistoga, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Calistoga. 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 Calistoga is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Calistoga 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 265 days each year in Calistoga, 29.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Calistoga than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 92°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Calistoga is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $50,954 per year, the population of Calistoga earns a median household income on par with the national average. Calistoga has an unemployment rate of 10.30 percent, roughly 13.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.39 percent of the population in Calistoga is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 32.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Calistoga	Nat'l Avg
Parks	9.1	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	61.2	220.5
Public Transit	86.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	131.1	97.7
Pharmacies	18.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65