Nursing Homes in Dahlonega, Georgia

CaringScore for Dahlonega, GA

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 Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega.

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 5.5, Dahlonega 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 Dahlonega. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Dahlonega, GA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega 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, Dahlonega 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 110.6 physicians per capita, Dahlonega trails the national average by 49.8 percent. Dahlonega trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 63.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Dahlonega is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Dahlonega -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 9.6 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Dahlonega's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Dahlonega, GA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	110.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	7.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Dahlonega, GA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega 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 6.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Dahlonega are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Dahlonega is $4,460 , which is 24.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Dahlonega is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 106 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Dahlonega, GA
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	106
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Dahlonega, GA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.2, Dahlonega 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 222 days each year in Dahlonega, 8.3 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 Dahlonega than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Dahlonega is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $35,250 per year, the population of Dahlonega earns a lower than average median household income. Dahlonega has an unemployment rate of 10.30 percent, roughly 13.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.29 percent of the population in Dahlonega 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	Dahlonega	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	3.6	18.8
Places of Worship	123.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	605.9	97.7
Pharmacies	23.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65