Nursing Homes in Glasgow, Kentucky

CaringScore for Glasgow, KY

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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

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 6.4, Glasgow rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Glasgow, KY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow 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 5.8, Glasgow 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 176.5 physicians per capita, Glasgow trails the national average by 20.0 percent. Glasgow trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 27.7 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Glasgow is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Glasgow -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 4.8 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Glasgow's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Glasgow, KY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	176.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	7.1	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	7.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Glasgow, KY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow 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 7.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Glasgow are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Glasgow is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Glasgow indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 48.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Glasgow, KY
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	52
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Glasgow, KY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Glasgow. 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 Glasgow is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Glasgow 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 205 days each year in Glasgow, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Glasgow than in 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 Glasgow is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $32,628 per year, the population of Glasgow earns a lower than average median household income. Glasgow has an unemployment rate of 11.30 percent, roughly 24.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.99 percent of the population in Glasgow is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 44.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Glasgow	Nat'l Avg
Parks	4.5	136.1
Libraries	4.8	18.8
Places of Worship	218.2	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	288.9	97.7
Pharmacies	70.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65