Nursing Homes in Carmichael, California

CaringScore for Carmichael, 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 Carmichael 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 Carmichael.

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 4.6, Carmichael 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 Carmichael. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Carmichael, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael 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 4.9, Carmichael is on par with the national 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 209.8 physicians per capita, Carmichael closely matches the national average. Carmichael trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 14.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Carmichael is 78.4 years -- 0.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Carmichael is 78.4 years -- 0.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Carmichael's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Carmichael, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	209.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	5.6	7.7
Oncologists	3.6	3.5
Orthopedists	6.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Carmichael, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Carmichael, 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 Carmichael 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 3.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Carmichael are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Carmichael is $6,844 , which is 16.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Carmichael indexes at 21.0 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 52.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Carmichael, CA
Aggregate Index	121
Healthcare Index	117
Housing Index	152
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	117
Transportation Index	112

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Carmichael, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Carmichael. 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 Carmichael is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.8, Carmichael 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 266 days each year in Carmichael, 29.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 40°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Carmichael 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 Carmichael is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $61,179 per year, the population of Carmichael earns a better than average median household income. Carmichael has an unemployment rate of 12.60 percent, roughly 38.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.95 percent of the population in Carmichael is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 36.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Carmichael	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.1	136.1
Libraries	2.3	18.8
Places of Worship	47.7	220.5
Public Transit	579.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	78.6	97.7
Pharmacies	10.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65