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CaringScore
CaringScore for East Greenwich, RI
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 East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich.
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 5.3, East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for East Greenwich, RI
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich 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 6.6, East Greenwich 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 261.1 physicians per capita, East Greenwich scores 18.4 percent better than the national average. East Greenwich scores 84.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.4, and scores 25.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in East Greenwich is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in East Greenwich is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of East Greenwich's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | East Greenwich, RI | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 261.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8.9 | 7 |
CostScore for East Greenwich, RI
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich 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 2.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in East Greenwich are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in East Greenwich is $8,836 , which is 50.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for East Greenwich indexes at 58.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 155.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | East Greenwich, RI |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 158 |
| Healthcare Index | 112 |
| Housing Index | 255 |
| Food Index | 112 |
| Utilities Index | 126 |
| Transportation Index | 106 |
LivabilityScore for East Greenwich, RI
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in East Greenwich. 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 East Greenwich is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.5, East Greenwich 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 201 days each year in East Greenwich, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in East Greenwich tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in East Greenwich is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $92,649 per year, the population of East Greenwich earns a better than average median household income. East Greenwich has an unemployment rate of 10.70 percent, roughly 17.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.53 percent of the population in East Greenwich is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 10.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | East Greenwich | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.9 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 46.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 294.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 89.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 7.5 | 13.8 |
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