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CaringScore
CaringScore for Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood.
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 3.6, Lakewood rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Lakewood. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Lakewood, NJ
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 4.5, Lakewood 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 149.7 physicians per capita, Lakewood trails the national average by 32.1 percent. Lakewood trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 23.1 percent, with 1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 17.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lakewood is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lakewood is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lakewood's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Lakewood, NJ | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 149.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 5.2 | 7 |
CostScore for Lakewood, NJ
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Lakewood is $8,775 , which is 49.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lakewood indexes at 29.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 14.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 70.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Lakewood, NJ |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 129 |
| Healthcare Index | 114 |
| Housing Index | 170 |
| Food Index | 110 |
| Utilities Index | 126 |
| Transportation Index | 103 |
LivabilityScore for Lakewood, NJ
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood. 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 Lakewood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Lakewood 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 209 days each year in Lakewood, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Lakewood tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Lakewood is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $39,132 per year, the population of Lakewood earns a lower than average median household income. Lakewood has an unemployment rate of 9.30 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 6.39 percent of the population in Lakewood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 51.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Lakewood | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.7 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 37.8 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 5195.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 192 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 6.9 | 13.8 |
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