Nursing Homes in Franconia, New Hampshire

CaringScore for Franconia, NH

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 Franconia 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 Franconia.

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 7.2, Franconia rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Franconia, NH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Franconia, 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 Franconia 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 10, Franconia 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 670.3 physicians per capita, Franconia scores 204.0 percent better than the national average. Franconia scores 76.9 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.3, and scores 337.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 85.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Franconia is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Franconia is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Franconia's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Franconia, NH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	670.3	220.5
Geriatricians	2.3	1.3
Cardiologists	33.5	7.7
Oncologists	25.4	3.5
Orthopedists	24.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Franconia, NH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Franconia, 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 Franconia 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 3.6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Franconia are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Franconia is $7,619 , which is 29.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Franconia indexes at 24.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 47.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Franconia, NH
Aggregate Index	124
Healthcare Index	109
Housing Index	147
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	129
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Franconia, NH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Franconia. 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 Franconia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.8, Franconia 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 195 days each year in Franconia, 4.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 6°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Franconia than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 78°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Franconia is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $54,066 per year, the population of Franconia earns a median household income on par with the national average. Franconia has an unemployment rate of 4.00 percent, roughly 56.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 24.11 percent of the population in Franconia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 83.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Franconia	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	20.6	136.1
Libraries	45.2	18.8
Places of Worship	116.2	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	96.8	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65