Nursing Homes in Elkhorn, Wisconsin

CaringScore for Elkhorn, WI

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 Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn.

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 4.6, Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Elkhorn, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn 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 3.9, Elkhorn 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 89.9 physicians per capita, Elkhorn trails the national average by 59.2 percent. Elkhorn trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 23.1 percent, with 1, and scores 65.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Elkhorn is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Elkhorn is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Elkhorn's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Elkhorn, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	89.9	220.5
Geriatricians	1	1.3
Cardiologists	2	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	3.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Elkhorn, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn 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 5.1, Elkhorn is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Elkhorn is $5,931 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Elkhorn is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 98 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Elkhorn, WI
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	107
Housing Index	98
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	103
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Elkhorn, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Elkhorn. 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 Elkhorn is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Elkhorn 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 193 days each year in Elkhorn, 5.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Elkhorn than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Elkhorn is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $44,542 per year, the population of Elkhorn earns a lower than average median household income. Elkhorn has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.70 percent of the population in Elkhorn is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 11.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Elkhorn	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.6	136.1
Libraries	10.8	18.8
Places of Worship	85.3	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	209.7	97.7
Pharmacies	44.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65