Nursing Homes in Forsyth, Georgia

CaringScore for Forsyth, 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth.

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 4.4, Forsyth rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Forsyth, GA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Forsyth, 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 Forsyth 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 2.9, Forsyth 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 53.2 physicians per capita, Forsyth trails the national average by 75.9 percent. Forsyth trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 80.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 3.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Forsyth is 75.5 years -- 3.1 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Forsyth -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Forsyth's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Forsyth, GA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	53.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	3.9	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Forsyth, GA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Forsyth, 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 Forsyth 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 6.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Forsyth are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Forsyth is $4,897 , which is 16.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Forsyth indexes at 11.0 percent lower 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 35.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Forsyth, GA
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	100
Housing Index	65
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	86
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Forsyth, GA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Forsyth. 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 Forsyth is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Forsyth 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 220 days each year in Forsyth, 7.3 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 Forsyth 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 in Forsyth is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $41,977 per year, the population of Forsyth earns a lower than average median household income. Forsyth has an unemployment rate of 8.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.73 percent of the population in Forsyth 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	Forsyth	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2	136.1
Libraries	3.8	18.8
Places of Worship	174.7	220.5
Public Transit	30	110.4
Grocery Stores	158.9	97.7
Pharmacies	68.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65