Nursing Homes in Hightstown, New Jersey

CaringScore for Hightstown, NJ

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 Hightstown 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 Hightstown.

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, Hightstown 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 Hightstown. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hightstown, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hightstown, 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 Hightstown 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, Hightstown 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 309.7 physicians per capita, Hightstown scores 40.5 percent better than the national average. Hightstown scores 92.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.5, and scores 63.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 31.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hightstown is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Hightstown is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Hightstown's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Hightstown, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	309.7	220.5
Geriatricians	2.5	1.3
Cardiologists	13.4	7.7
Oncologists	4.6	3.5
Orthopedists	11.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hightstown, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hightstown, 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 Hightstown 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 2.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Hightstown are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hightstown is $9,520 , which is 62.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hightstown indexes at 27.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 60.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Hightstown, NJ
Aggregate Index	127
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	160
Food Index	109
Utilities Index	127
Transportation Index	102

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Hightstown, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hightstown. 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 Hightstown is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Hightstown 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 202 days each year in Hightstown, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Hightstown 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 Hightstown is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $84,445 per year, the population of Hightstown earns a better than average median household income. Hightstown has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.81 percent of the population in Hightstown is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Hightstown	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.8	136.1
Libraries	4.6	18.8
Places of Worship	60.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	331.6	97.7
Pharmacies	36.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65