Nursing Homes in Kaufman, Texas

CaringScore for Kaufman, TX

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 Kaufman 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 Kaufman.

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 4.4, Kaufman rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kaufman, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kaufman, 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 Kaufman 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 2.6, Kaufman rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 59.1 physicians per capita, Kaufman trails the national average by 73.2 percent. Kaufman trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 90.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 1.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kaufman is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Kaufman is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Kaufman's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Kaufman, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	59.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	1.9	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kaufman, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kaufman, 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 Kaufman 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 6.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Kaufman are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Kaufman is $4,045 , which is 31.1 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kaufman indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 48.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Kaufman, TX
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	52
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	99
Transportation Index	106

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Kaufman, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kaufman. 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 Kaufman is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4, Kaufman 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 228 days each year in Kaufman, 11.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Kaufman than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Kaufman is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $43,023 per year, the population of Kaufman earns a lower than average median household income. Kaufman has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 9.73 percent of the population in Kaufman is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 26.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Kaufman	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.2	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	124.8	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	258.5	97.7
Pharmacies	24.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65