Nursing Homes in Eatonton, Georgia

CaringScore for Eatonton, 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 Eatonton 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 Eatonton.

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, Eatonton 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 Eatonton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Eatonton, GA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eatonton, 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 Eatonton 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, Eatonton 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 45.1 physicians per capita, Eatonton trails the national average by 79.5 percent. Eatonton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Eatonton is 75.9 years -- 2.6 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Eatonton is 75.9 years -- 2.6 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Eatonton's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Eatonton, GA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	45.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Eatonton, GA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eatonton, 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 Eatonton 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 7.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Eatonton are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Eatonton is $4,460 , which is 24.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Eatonton indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Eatonton, GA
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	48
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Eatonton, GA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eatonton. 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 Eatonton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Eatonton 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 215 days each year in Eatonton, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 33°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Eatonton than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Eatonton 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 $32,440 per year, the population of Eatonton earns a lower than average median household income. Eatonton has an unemployment rate of 11.70 percent, roughly 28.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.64 percent of the population in Eatonton 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	Eatonton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	148.8	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	376.5	97.7
Pharmacies	78.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65