Nursing Homes in Cushing, Oklahoma

CaringScore for Cushing, OK

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 Cushing 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 Cushing.

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 5.9, Cushing rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Cushing, OK

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cushing, 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 Cushing 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 4.5, Cushing 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. At just 167.3 physicians per capita, Cushing trails the national average by 24.1 percent. Cushing trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 42.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Cushing is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Cushing is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Cushing's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Cushing, OK	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	167.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3.8	7.7
Oncologists	1.3	3.5
Orthopedists	6.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Cushing, OK

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cushing, 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 Cushing 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 8.6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Cushing are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Cushing is $3,897 , which is 33.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Cushing indexes at 20.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Cushing, OK
Aggregate Index	80
Healthcare Index	94
Housing Index	41
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	93

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Cushing, OK

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cushing. 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 Cushing is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Cushing 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 230 days each year in Cushing, 12.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Cushing than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Cushing is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $34,978 per year, the population of Cushing earns a lower than average median household income. Cushing has an unemployment rate of 4.80 percent, roughly 47.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 17.91 percent of the population in Cushing is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 36.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Cushing	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.1	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	137.9	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	101.5	97.7
Pharmacies	11.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65