Nursing Homes in Eagle, Idaho

CaringScore for Eagle, ID

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 Eagle 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 Eagle.

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 5.8, Eagle rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Eagle, ID

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eagle, 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 Eagle 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 7.1, Eagle 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 266.7 physicians per capita, Eagle scores 21.0 percent better than the national average. Eagle trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 61.5 percent, with 0.5, and scores 26.2 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Eagle is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Eagle -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 21.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Eagle's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Eagle, ID	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	266.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0.5	1.3
Cardiologists	8.1	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	12.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Eagle, ID

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eagle, 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 Eagle 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 4.7, Eagle is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Eagle is $6,251 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Eagle indexes at 18.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 102 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Eagle, ID
Aggregate Index	118
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	159
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	100
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Eagle, ID

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eagle. 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 Eagle is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Eagle 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 208 days each year in Eagle, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Eagle 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 index in Eagle is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $80,720 per year, the population of Eagle earns a better than average median household income. Eagle has an unemployment rate of 9.10 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 10.56 percent of the population in Eagle is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 19.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Eagle	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	4.1	18.8
Places of Worship	86.7	220.5
Public Transit	68.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	106.4	97.7
Pharmacies	16	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65