Nursing Homes in Ellendale, Delaware

CaringScore for Ellendale, DE

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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale.

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 5.1, Ellendale 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 Ellendale. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Ellendale, DE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 5.2, Ellendale is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 184.2 physicians per capita, Ellendale trails the national average by 16.5 percent. Ellendale scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ellendale is 77.9 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Ellendale -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 69.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Ellendale's environmental health -- trails the national average by 21.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Ellendale, DE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	184.2	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	7.8	7.7
Oncologists	2.1	3.5
Orthopedists	6.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Ellendale, DE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 4.5, Ellendale is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Ellendale is $6,996 , which is 19.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ellendale is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 99 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Ellendale, DE
Aggregate Index	105
Healthcare Index	104
Housing Index	99
Food Index	111
Utilities Index	114
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Ellendale, DE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ellendale. 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 Ellendale is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.7, Ellendale 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 203 days each year in Ellendale, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Ellendale than in 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 Ellendale is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $45,987 per year, the population of Ellendale earns a lower than average median household income. Ellendale has an unemployment rate of 8.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.63 percent of the population in Ellendale 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	Ellendale	Nat'l Avg
Parks	7.3	136.1
Libraries	7.9	18.8
Places of Worship	117.5	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	0	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65