Nursing Homes in Eureka, Missouri

CaringScore for Eureka, MO

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 Eureka 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 Eureka.

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 7, Eureka rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Eureka, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eureka, 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 Eureka 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 8.5, Eureka 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 387.5 physicians per capita, Eureka scores 75.7 percent better than the national average. Eureka scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 125.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 44. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Eureka is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Eureka is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Eureka's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Eureka, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	387.5	220.5
Geriatricians	3.8	1.3
Cardiologists	17.7	7.7
Oncologists	7.1	3.5
Orthopedists	15.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Eureka, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eureka, 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 Eureka 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 6.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Eureka are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Eureka is $4,410 , which is 24.9 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Eureka indexes at 11.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 47.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Eureka, MO
Aggregate Index	111
Healthcare Index	100
Housing Index	147
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Eureka, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Eureka. 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 Eureka is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Eureka 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 203 days each year in Eureka, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Eureka tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Eureka is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $104,083 per year, the population of Eureka earns a better than average median household income. Eureka has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.13 percent of the population in Eureka is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 15.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Eureka	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.9	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	56.2	220.5
Public Transit	189.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	126.9	97.7
Pharmacies	21.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65