Nursing Homes in Central Point, Oregon

CaringScore for Central Point, OR

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 Central Point 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 Central Point.

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, Central Point rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Central Point, OR

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Central Point, 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 Central Point 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 7.5, Central Point 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 267.8 physicians per capita, Central Point scores 21.5 percent better than the national average. Central Point trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 61.5 percent, with 0.5, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Central Point is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Central Point -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Central Point's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Central Point, OR	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	267.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0.5	1.3
Cardiologists	8.2	7.7
Oncologists	5.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Central Point, OR

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Central Point, 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 Central Point 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 4.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Central Point are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Central Point is $6,844 , which is 16.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Central Point indexes at 9.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 20.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 27.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Central Point, OR
Aggregate Index	109
Healthcare Index	120
Housing Index	127
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	89
Transportation Index	110

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Central Point, OR

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Central Point. 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 Central Point is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Central Point 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 192 days each year in Central Point, 6.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Central Point than in 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 Central Point is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $49,117 per year, the population of Central Point earns a median household income on par with the national average. Central Point has an unemployment rate of 12.70 percent, roughly 39.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.44 percent of the population in Central Point is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Central Point	Nat'l Avg
Parks	5.3	136.1
Libraries	7.3	18.8
Places of Worship	83.3	220.5
Public Transit	24.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	122.9	97.7
Pharmacies	17.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65