We found 36 nursing homes near Fruitland, MD. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Fruitland skilled nursing facilities listed below.
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CaringScore
CaringScore for Fruitland, MD
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 Fruitland 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 Fruitland.
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 5.8, Fruitland rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Fruitland. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Fruitland, MD
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Fruitland, 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 Fruitland 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 8.1, Fruitland 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 317.2 physicians per capita, Fruitland scores 43.9 percent better than the national average. Fruitland trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 76.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 34.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Fruitland is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Fruitland -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Fruitland's environmental health -- is 21.8 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Fruitland, MD | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 317.2 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 19.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 11.5 | 7 |
CostScore for Fruitland, MD
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Fruitland, 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 Fruitland 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 4.6, Fruitland is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Fruitland is $6,000 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Fruitland 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 96 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Fruitland, MD |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 105 |
| Healthcare Index | 104 |
| Housing Index | 96 |
| Food Index | 111 |
| Utilities Index | 120 |
| Transportation Index | 112 |
LivabilityScore for Fruitland, MD
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Fruitland. 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 Fruitland is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Fruitland 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 207 days each year in Fruitland, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Fruitland than in 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 Fruitland is 150.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $49,956 per year, the population of Fruitland earns a median household income on par with the national average. Fruitland has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.56 percent of the population in Fruitland is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 10.6 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Fruitland | Nat'l Avg |
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| Parks | 0.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 126.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 92 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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