Nursing Homes in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

CaringScore for Hampshire County, MA

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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire.

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 5.6, Hampshire rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hampshire County, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire 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 7.6, Hampshire 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 344.4 physicians per capita, Hampshire scores 56.2 percent better than the national average. Hampshire trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hampshire is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Hampshire is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Hampshire's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Hampshire County, MA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	344.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	7.1	7.7
Oncologists	5.1	3.5
Orthopedists	6.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hampshire County, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire 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 2.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Hampshire are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hampshire is $9,551 , which is 62.7 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hampshire indexes at 16.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 17.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Hampshire County, MA
Aggregate Index	116
Healthcare Index	117
Housing Index	132
Food Index	115
Utilities Index	122
Transportation Index	102

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Hampshire County, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampshire. 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 Hampshire is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.4, Hampshire rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 190 days each year in Hampshire, 7.3 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 Hampshire than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Hampshire is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $59,032 per year, the population of Hampshire earns a better than average median household income. Hampshire has an unemployment rate of 6.30 percent, roughly 30.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.06 percent of the population in Hampshire 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	Hampshire	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	5.4	136.1
Libraries	15.7	18.8
Places of Worship	62.4	220.5
Public Transit	79.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	94	97.7
Pharmacies	13.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65