Nursing Homes in Idaho Falls, Idaho

CaringScore for Idaho Falls, ID

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 Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls.

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, Idaho Falls rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Idaho Falls, ID

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls 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 6.3, Idaho Falls 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 214.9 physicians per capita, Idaho Falls closely matches the national average. Idaho Falls trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Idaho Falls is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Idaho Falls -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 3.6 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Idaho Falls's environmental health -- trails the national average by 20.0 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Idaho Falls, ID	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	214.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	4.8	7.7
Oncologists	1	3.5
Orthopedists	12.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Idaho Falls, ID

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Idaho Falls are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Idaho Falls is $5,627 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Idaho Falls indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 17.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Idaho Falls, ID
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	83
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	89
Transportation Index	90

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Idaho Falls, ID

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Idaho Falls. 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 Idaho Falls is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Idaho Falls 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 201 days each year in Idaho Falls, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Idaho Falls 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 in Idaho Falls is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $48,432 per year, the population of Idaho Falls earns a lower than average median household income. Idaho Falls has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.98 percent of the population in Idaho Falls 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	Idaho Falls	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.7	136.1
Libraries	2	18.8
Places of Worship	178.1	220.5
Public Transit	12.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	159.1	97.7
Pharmacies	10.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65