Nursing Homes in Hollywood, Florida

CaringScore for Hollywood, FL

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 Hollywood 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 Hollywood.

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 5.3, Hollywood 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 Hollywood. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hollywood, FL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood 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 6.4, Hollywood 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 232 physicians per capita, Hollywood closely matches the national average. Hollywood scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and scores 27.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hollywood is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Hollywood is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Hollywood's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Hollywood, FL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	232	220.5
Geriatricians	1.8	1.3
Cardiologists	10.8	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hollywood, FL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood 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 4.5, Hollywood is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hollywood is $7,426 , which is 26.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hollywood indexes at 9.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 21.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Hollywood, FL
Aggregate Index	109
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	121
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	111

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Hollywood, FL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hollywood. 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 Hollywood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, Hollywood is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 246 days each year in Hollywood, 20.0 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 58°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Hollywood than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Hollywood is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $47,176 per year, the population of Hollywood earns a lower than average median household income. Hollywood has an unemployment rate of 9.40 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 15.84 percent of the population in Hollywood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 20.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Hollywood	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.5	136.1
Libraries	2.4	18.8
Places of Worship	35.9	220.5
Public Transit	616.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	172.8	97.7
Pharmacies	23.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65