Nursing Homes in Kenner, Louisiana

CaringScore for Kenner, LA

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 Kenner 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 Kenner.

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 5.9, Kenner rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kenner, LA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kenner, 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 Kenner 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, Kenner 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 316.3 physicians per capita, Kenner scores 43.4 percent better than the national average. Kenner trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 44.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kenner is 76.1 years -- 2.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Kenner -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 57.8 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Kenner's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Kenner, LA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	316.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0.7	1.3
Cardiologists	14.3	7.7
Oncologists	3.6	3.5
Orthopedists	9.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kenner, LA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kenner, 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 Kenner 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 7.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Kenner are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Kenner is $4,471 , which is 23.8 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kenner is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 105 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Kenner, LA
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	105
Food Index	98
Utilities Index	87
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Kenner, LA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kenner. 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 Kenner is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Kenner 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 222 days each year in Kenner, 8.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 43°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Kenner than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Kenner is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $50,244 per year, the population of Kenner earns a median household income on par with the national average. Kenner has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.04 percent of the population in Kenner 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	Kenner	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.6	136.1
Libraries	3.6	18.8
Places of Worship	39.7	220.5
Public Transit	216.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	97.2	97.7
Pharmacies	17.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65