Nursing Homes in Gonzales, Texas

CaringScore for Gonzales, TX

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 Gonzales 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 Gonzales.

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 5.4, Gonzales 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 Gonzales. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Gonzales, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales 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 3.6, Gonzales 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 59.5 physicians per capita, Gonzales trails the national average by 73.0 percent. Gonzales trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Gonzales is 75.6 years -- 3.0 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Gonzales is 75.6 years -- 3.0 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Gonzales's environmental health -- is 34.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Gonzales, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	59.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Gonzales, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales 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 9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Gonzales are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Gonzales is $3,194 , which is 45.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Gonzales indexes at 22.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 66.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Gonzales, TX
Aggregate Index	78
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	34
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Gonzales, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Gonzales. 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 Gonzales is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Gonzales 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 217 days each year in Gonzales, 5.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 39°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Gonzales than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Gonzales is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $34,615 per year, the population of Gonzales earns a lower than average median household income. Gonzales has an unemployment rate of 6.10 percent, roughly 33.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.78 percent of the population in Gonzales 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	Gonzales	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	4.7	136.1
Libraries	15.6	18.8
Places of Worship	220.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	289.7	97.7
Pharmacies	13.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65