Nursing Homes in Concord, California

CaringScore for Concord, 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 Concord 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 Concord.

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 4.5, Concord 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 Concord. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Concord, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Concord, 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 Concord 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 5.8, Concord 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 232.6 physicians per capita, Concord closely matches the national average. Concord scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Concord is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Concord -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 69.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Concord's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Concord, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	232.6	220.5
Geriatricians	1.2	1.3
Cardiologists	5.8	7.7
Oncologists	3.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Concord, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Concord, 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 Concord 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 2.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Concord are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Concord is $8,213 , which is 39.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Concord indexes at 41.0 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 113.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Concord, CA
Aggregate Index	141
Healthcare Index	120
Housing Index	213
Food Index	113
Utilities Index	99
Transportation Index	109

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Concord, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Concord. 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 Concord is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Concord 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 263 days each year in Concord, 28.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Concord than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Concord is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $68,074 per year, the population of Concord earns a better than average median household income. Concord has an unemployment rate of 12.10 percent, roughly 33.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.09 percent of the population in Concord 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	Concord	Nat'l Avg
Parks	7.1	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	50.3	220.5
Public Transit	6781.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	101.6	97.7
Pharmacies	7.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65