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CaringScore
CaringScore for Dartmouth, MA
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 Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
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 3.8, Dartmouth rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Dartmouth. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Dartmouth, MA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dartmouth, 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 Dartmouth 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 4.7, Dartmouth 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 141.2 physicians per capita, Dartmouth trails the national average by 36.0 percent. Dartmouth trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 28.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Dartmouth is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Dartmouth is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Dartmouth's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Dartmouth, MA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 141.2 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.2 | 7 |
CostScore for Dartmouth, MA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dartmouth, 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 Dartmouth 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 2.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Dartmouth are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Dartmouth is $12,091 , which is 106.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Dartmouth indexes at 35.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 72.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Dartmouth, MA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 135 |
| Healthcare Index | 115 |
| Housing Index | 172 |
| Food Index | 111 |
| Utilities Index | 130 |
| Transportation Index | 106 |
LivabilityScore for Dartmouth, MA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Dartmouth. 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 Dartmouth is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Dartmouth 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 201 days each year in Dartmouth, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Dartmouth than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Dartmouth is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $67,094 per year, the population of Dartmouth earns a better than average median household income. Dartmouth has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 15.75 percent of the population in Dartmouth is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 19.7 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Dartmouth | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.3 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 51.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 294.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 20.3 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 5.8 | 13.8 |
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