Nursing Homes in Keansburg, New Jersey

CaringScore for Keansburg, NJ

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 Keansburg 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 Keansburg.

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 5.1, Keansburg 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 Keansburg. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Keansburg, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keansburg, 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 Keansburg 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 7.1, Keansburg 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 320.7 physicians per capita, Keansburg scores 45.4 percent better than the national average. Keansburg scores 153.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.3, and scores 64.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 32.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Keansburg is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Keansburg is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Keansburg's environmental health -- trails the national average by 70.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Keansburg, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	320.7	220.5
Geriatricians	3.3	1.3
Cardiologists	12.2	7.7
Oncologists	5.9	3.5
Orthopedists	10.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Keansburg, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keansburg, 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 Keansburg 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 2.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Keansburg are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Keansburg is $8,775 , which is 49.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Keansburg indexes at 14.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 114 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Keansburg, NJ
Aggregate Index	114
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	114
Food Index	109
Utilities Index	128
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Keansburg, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keansburg. 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 Keansburg is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, Keansburg 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 205 days each year in Keansburg, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Keansburg than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Keansburg is 25.0 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 $42,919 per year, the population of Keansburg earns a lower than average median household income. Keansburg has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.50 percent of the population in Keansburg 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	Keansburg	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.3	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	49.6	220.5
Public Transit	5195.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	106.3	97.7
Pharmacies	38.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65