Nursing Homes in GLENDALE, Wisconsin

CaringScore for GLENDALE, WI

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 GLENDALE 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 GLENDALE.

A 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 5.1, GLENDALE is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for GLENDALE, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in GLENDALE, 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 GLENDALE 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, GLENDALE 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 253 physicians per capita, GLENDALE scores 14.7 percent better than the national average. GLENDALE scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and scores 21.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in GLENDALE is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in GLENDALE is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of GLENDALE's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	GLENDALE, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	253	220.5
Geriatricians	1.8	1.3
Cardiologists	8.8	7.7
Oncologists	4.6	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for GLENDALE, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in GLENDALE, 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 GLENDALE 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 4.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in GLENDALE are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in GLENDALE is $7,726 , which is 31.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for GLENDALE is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 108 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	GLENDALE, WI
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	112
Housing Index	108
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for GLENDALE, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in GLENDALE. 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 GLENDALE is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.2, GLENDALE 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 193 days each year in GLENDALE, 5.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in GLENDALE than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in GLENDALE is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $63,174 per year, the population of GLENDALE earns a better than average median household income. GLENDALE has an unemployment rate of 8.80 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 23.46 percent of the population in GLENDALE is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 78.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	GLENDALE	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.1	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	53.6	220.5
Public Transit	301	110.4
Grocery Stores	63.2	97.7
Pharmacies	31.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65