Nursing Homes in Hampton, Virginia

CaringScore for Hampton, VA

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 Hampton 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 Hampton.

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 4.5, Hampton 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 Hampton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hampton, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampton, 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 Hampton 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 4.1, Hampton 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 135.4 physicians per capita, Hampton trails the national average by 38.6 percent. Hampton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 61.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hampton is 76.8 years -- 1.4 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Hampton -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Hampton's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Hampton, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	135.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0.7	1.3
Cardiologists	2.1	7.7
Oncologists	0.7	3.5
Orthopedists	4.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hampton, VA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampton, 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 Hampton 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 5.2, Hampton is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hampton is $5,574 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hampton is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 98 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Hampton, VA
Aggregate Index	102
Healthcare Index	104
Housing Index	98
Food Index	105
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Hampton, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hampton. 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 Hampton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Hampton 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 212 days each year in Hampton, 3.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Hampton than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Hampton is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $49,153 per year, the population of Hampton earns a median household income on par with the national average. Hampton has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.14 percent of the population in Hampton 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	Hampton	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.7	136.1
Libraries	4.1	18.8
Places of Worship	62.1	220.5
Public Transit	140.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	63.9	97.7
Pharmacies	4.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65