Nursing Homes in Kannapolis, North Carolina

CaringScore for Kannapolis, NC

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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis.

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 5.2, Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kannapolis, NC

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis 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 5.8, Kannapolis 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 211.4 physicians per capita, Kannapolis closely matches the national average. Kannapolis trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 22.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kannapolis is 76.6 years -- 1.7 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Kannapolis -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Kannapolis's environmental health -- is 63.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Kannapolis, NC	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	211.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	4.5	7.7
Oncologists	2.2	3.5
Orthopedists	7.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kannapolis, NC

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kannapolis, 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 Kannapolis 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 5.5, Kannapolis is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Kannapolis is $5,810 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kannapolis indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Kannapolis, NC
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	104
Housing Index	63
Food Index	99
Utilities Index	100
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Kannapolis, NC

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kannapolis. 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 Kannapolis is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Kannapolis 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 211 days each year in Kannapolis, 2.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 29°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $40,334 per year, the population of Kannapolis earns a lower than average median household income. Kannapolis has an unemployment rate of 9.40 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.02 percent of the population in Kannapolis 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	Kannapolis	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.3	136.1
Libraries	2.3	18.8
Places of Worship	156.4	220.5
Public Transit	141	110.4
Grocery Stores	91.2	97.7
Pharmacies	11.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65