Nursing Homes in Indianapolis, Indiana

CaringScore for Indianapolis, IN

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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis.

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 5.5, Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Indianapolis, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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 6.2, Indianapolis 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 289.5 physicians per capita, Indianapolis scores 31.3 percent better than the national average. Indianapolis scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and scores 65.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 32.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Indianapolis is 75.7 years -- 2.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Indianapolis is 75.7 years -- 2.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Indianapolis's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Indianapolis, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	289.5	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	13.7	7.7
Oncologists	7.5	3.5
Orthopedists	9.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Indianapolis, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis 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 6.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Indianapolis are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Indianapolis is $5,095 , which is 13.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Indianapolis indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 30.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Indianapolis, IN
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	70
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	111
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Indianapolis, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Indianapolis 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 186 days each year in Indianapolis, 9.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Indianapolis tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Indianapolis is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $45,865 per year, the population of Indianapolis earns a lower than average median household income. Indianapolis has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.19 percent of the population in Indianapolis is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 15.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Indianapolis	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.2	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	67.1	220.5
Public Transit	56.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	65.8	97.7
Pharmacies	12.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65