Nursing Homes in Larimer County, Colorado

CaringScore for Larimer County, CO

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 Larimer 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 Larimer.

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 6.5, Larimer rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Larimer County, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Larimer, 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 Larimer 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 7.5, Larimer 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 224 physicians per capita, Larimer closely matches the national average. Larimer trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 76.9 percent, with 0.3, and scores 14.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Larimer is 80.9 years -- 3.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Larimer -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Larimer's environmental health -- is 80.0 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Larimer County, CO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	224	220.5
Geriatricians	0.3	1.3
Cardiologists	5.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Larimer County, CO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Larimer, 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 Larimer 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 4.9, Larimer is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Larimer is $6,144 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Larimer indexes at 13.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Larimer County, CO
Aggregate Index	113
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	137
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	88
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Larimer County, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Larimer. 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 Larimer is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.3, Larimer 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 237 days each year in Larimer, 15.6 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 15°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Larimer than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Larimer is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $57,092 per year, the population of Larimer earns a median household income on par with the national average. Larimer has an unemployment rate of 7.70 percent, roughly 15.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.22 percent of the population in Larimer is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 14.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Larimer	Nat'l Avg
Parks	4.1	136.1
Libraries	2.7	18.8
Places of Worship	68.8	220.5
Public Transit	293	110.4
Grocery Stores	64.4	97.7
Pharmacies	13	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65