We found 6 nursing homes near Cooke County, TX. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Cooke County skilled nursing facilities listed below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Cooke County, TX
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 Cooke 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 Cooke.
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 5.8, Cooke rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Cooke. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Cooke County, TX
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cooke, 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 Cooke 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, Cooke 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 62.8 physicians per capita, Cooke trails the national average by 71.5 percent. Cooke 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 Cooke is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Cooke is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Cooke's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Cooke County, TX | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 62.8 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Cooke County, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cooke, 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 Cooke 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 8.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Cooke are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Cooke is $3,194 , which is 45.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Cooke indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Cooke County, TX |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 85 |
| Healthcare Index | 97 |
| Housing Index | 63 |
| Food Index | 89 |
| Utilities Index | 94 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Cooke County, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cooke. 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 Cooke is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Cooke rates below average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 232 days each year in Cooke, 13.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 30°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Cooke than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Cooke is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $50,378 per year, the population of Cooke earns a median household income on par with the national average. Cooke has an unemployment rate of 6.10 percent, roughly 33.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.27 percent of the population in Cooke is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 16.0 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Cooke | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 170.5 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 116 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 17.7 | 13.8 |
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