Nursing Homes in Corpus Christi, Texas

CaringScore for Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi.

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 6.7, Corpus Christi rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Corpus Christi, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi 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 6.9, Corpus Christi 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 240.8 physicians per capita, Corpus Christi closely matches the national average. Corpus Christi trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 76.9 percent, with 0.3, and scores 25.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Corpus Christi is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Corpus Christi is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Corpus Christi's environmental health -- is 38.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Corpus Christi, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	240.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0.3	1.3
Cardiologists	12.3	7.7
Oncologists	2.5	3.5
Orthopedists	9.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Corpus Christi, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi 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 8.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Corpus Christi are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Corpus Christi is $4,144 , which is 29.4 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Corpus Christi indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Corpus Christi, TX
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	59
Food Index	81
Utilities Index	112
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Corpus Christi, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Corpus Christi. 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 Corpus Christi is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Corpus Christi 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 223 days each year in Corpus Christi, 8.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 48°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $44,540 per year, the population of Corpus Christi earns a lower than average median household income. Corpus Christi has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.99 percent of the population in Corpus Christi 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	Corpus Christi	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.7	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	78.8	220.5
Public Transit	11.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	52.8	97.7
Pharmacies	9.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65