Nursing Homes in Harrisonburg City County, Virginia

CaringScore for Harrisonburg City County, 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 Harrisonburg City 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 Harrisonburg City.

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 6.3, Harrisonburg City rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Harrisonburg City County, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Harrisonburg City, 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 Harrisonburg City 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 9.1, Harrisonburg City 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 401.6 physicians per capita, Harrisonburg City scores 82.1 percent better than the national average. Harrisonburg City scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 91.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 37.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Harrisonburg City is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Harrisonburg City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 9.6 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Harrisonburg City's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Harrisonburg City County, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	401.6	220.5
Geriatricians	2.2	1.3
Cardiologists	15.4	7.7
Oncologists	6.6	3.5
Orthopedists	13.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Harrisonburg City County, VA

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Harrisonburg City is $6,874 , which is 17.1 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Harrisonburg City is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 111 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Harrisonburg City County, VA
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	111
Food Index	91
Utilities Index	99
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Harrisonburg City County, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Harrisonburg City. 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 Harrisonburg City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Harrisonburg City 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 172 days each year in Harrisonburg City, 16.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Harrisonburg City 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 in Harrisonburg City is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $36,176 per year, the population of Harrisonburg City earns a lower than average median household income. Harrisonburg City has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.52 percent of the population in Harrisonburg City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 27.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Harrisonburg City	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.2	136.1
Libraries	4.4	18.8
Places of Worship	81.6	220.5
Public Transit	176.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	144.1	97.7
Pharmacies	31	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65