We found 6 nursing homes near Daviess County, IN. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Daviess County skilled nursing facilities listed below.
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CaringScore for Daviess County, IN
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 Daviess 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 Daviess.
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, Daviess 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 Daviess. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Daviess County, IN
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Daviess, 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 Daviess 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 3.7, Daviess 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 75.8 physicians per capita, Daviess trails the national average by 65.6 percent. Daviess trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 66.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Daviess is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Daviess -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 4.8 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Daviess's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Daviess County, IN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 75.8 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 3.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Daviess County, IN
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Daviess, 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 Daviess 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 7.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Daviess are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Daviess is $4,973 , which is 15.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Daviess indexes at 16.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 50.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Daviess County, IN |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 84 |
| Healthcare Index | 96 |
| Housing Index | 50 |
| Food Index | 93 |
| Utilities Index | 97 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Daviess County, IN
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Daviess. 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 Daviess is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Daviess rates above average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 200 days each year in Daviess, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Daviess tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Daviess is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $43,396 per year, the population of Daviess earns a lower than average median household income. Daviess has an unemployment rate of 5.30 percent, roughly 41.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.88 percent of the population in Daviess is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Daviess | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 10 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 264.9 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 83.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 16.6 | 13.8 |
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