Nursing Homes in LAKE WORTH, Texas

CaringScore for LAKE WORTH, 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 LAKE WORTH 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 LAKE WORTH.

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 5.5, LAKE WORTH 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 LAKE WORTH. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for LAKE WORTH, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in LAKE WORTH, 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 LAKE WORTH 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, LAKE WORTH is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 173.2 physicians per capita, LAKE WORTH trails the national average by 21.5 percent. LAKE WORTH trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 17.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in LAKE WORTH is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in LAKE WORTH is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of LAKE WORTH's environmental health -- is 63.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	LAKE WORTH, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	173.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	5.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	6.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for LAKE WORTH, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in LAKE WORTH, 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 LAKE WORTH 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 7.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in LAKE WORTH are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in LAKE WORTH is $4,045 , which is 31.1 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for LAKE WORTH indexes at 15.0 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 50.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	LAKE WORTH, TX
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	50
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for LAKE WORTH, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in LAKE WORTH. 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 LAKE WORTH is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, LAKE WORTH 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 232 days each year in LAKE WORTH, 13.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in LAKE WORTH than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 97°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in LAKE WORTH is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $45,829 per year, the population of LAKE WORTH earns a lower than average median household income. LAKE WORTH has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.68 percent of the population in LAKE WORTH is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 26.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	LAKE WORTH	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.5	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	59.7	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	0	97.7
Pharmacies	20.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65