Nursing Homes in KENSINGTON, Connecticut

CaringScore for KENSINGTON, CT

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 KENSINGTON 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 KENSINGTON.

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, KENSINGTON 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 KENSINGTON. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for KENSINGTON, CT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in KENSINGTON, 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 KENSINGTON 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 7.3, KENSINGTON 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 291.3 physicians per capita, KENSINGTON scores 32.1 percent better than the national average. KENSINGTON scores 115.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.8, and scores 63.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 31.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in KENSINGTON is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in KENSINGTON -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 78.3 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of KENSINGTON's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	KENSINGTON, CT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	291.3	220.5
Geriatricians	2.8	1.3
Cardiologists	13.6	7.7
Oncologists	5.8	3.5
Orthopedists	9.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for KENSINGTON, CT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in KENSINGTON, 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 KENSINGTON 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 2.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in KENSINGTON are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in KENSINGTON is $10,698 , which is 82.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for KENSINGTON indexes at 25.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 44.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	KENSINGTON, CT
Aggregate Index	125
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	144
Food Index	122
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	111

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for KENSINGTON, CT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in KENSINGTON. 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 KENSINGTON is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.7, KENSINGTON rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 193 days each year in KENSINGTON, 5.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in KENSINGTON tend to be similar to 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 index in KENSINGTON is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $76,678 per year, the population of KENSINGTON earns a better than average median household income. KENSINGTON has an unemployment rate of 9.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 18.53 percent of the population in KENSINGTON is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 40.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	KENSINGTON	Nat'l Avg
Parks	3.4	136.1
Libraries	6.7	18.8
Places of Worship	55.2	220.5
Public Transit	149	110.4
Grocery Stores	45.1	97.7
Pharmacies	22.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65