Nursing Homes in Ferdinand, Indiana

CaringScore for Ferdinand, IN

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 Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand.

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 6.5, Ferdinand rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Ferdinand, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand 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 6.3, Ferdinand rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 175.8 physicians per capita, Ferdinand trails the national average by 20.3 percent. Ferdinand scores 84.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.4, and scores 22.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ferdinand is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Ferdinand is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Ferdinand's environmental health -- is 21.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Ferdinand, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	175.8	220.5
Geriatricians	2.4	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	7.2	3.5
Orthopedists	7.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Ferdinand, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ferdinand, 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 Ferdinand 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 7.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Ferdinand are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Ferdinand is $4,973 , which is 15.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ferdinand indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 23.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Ferdinand, IN
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	77
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Ferdinand, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ferdinand. 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 Ferdinand is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Ferdinand 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 202 days each year in Ferdinand, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Ferdinand tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Ferdinand is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $56,290 per year, the population of Ferdinand earns a median household income on par with the national average. Ferdinand has an unemployment rate of 5.90 percent, roughly 35.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.27 percent of the population in Ferdinand is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 23.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Ferdinand	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	6.2	136.1
Libraries	9.6	18.8
Places of Worship	136.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	171	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65