Nursing Homes in Greencastle, Indiana

CaringScore for Greencastle, IN

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 Greencastle 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 Greencastle.

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 5.2, Greencastle 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 Greencastle. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Greencastle, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Greencastle, 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 Greencastle 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 3.9, Greencastle 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 60.6 physicians per capita, Greencastle trails the national average by 72.5 percent. Greencastle trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 72.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 5.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Greencastle is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Greencastle is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Greencastle's environmental health -- trails the national average by 30.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Greencastle, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	60.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	5.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Greencastle, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Greencastle, 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 Greencastle 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 7.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Greencastle are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Greencastle is $5,095 , which is 13.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Greencastle indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 44.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Greencastle, IN
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	56
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	94

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Greencastle, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Greencastle. 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 Greencastle is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Greencastle 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 189 days each year in Greencastle, 7.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Greencastle tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Greencastle is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $39,166 per year, the population of Greencastle earns a lower than average median household income. Greencastle has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.10 percent of the population in Greencastle 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	Greencastle	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	16	136.1
Libraries	8.1	18.8
Places of Worship	166.6	220.5
Public Transit	56.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	59	97.7
Pharmacies	19.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65