Nursing Homes in Litchfield, New Hampshire

CaringScore for Litchfield, NH

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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Litchfield, NH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield 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 6.3, Litchfield 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 215.1 physicians per capita, Litchfield closely matches the national average. Litchfield scores 146.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Litchfield is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Litchfield is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Litchfield's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Litchfield, NH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	215.1	220.5
Geriatricians	3.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	2.2	3.5
Orthopedists	7.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Litchfield, NH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield 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 3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Litchfield are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Litchfield is $8,304 , which is 41.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Litchfield indexes at 27.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 13.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 55.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Litchfield, NH
Aggregate Index	127
Healthcare Index	113
Housing Index	155
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	127
Transportation Index	102

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Litchfield, NH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Litchfield. 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 Litchfield is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.6, Litchfield 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 199 days each year in Litchfield, 2.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Litchfield than in 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 in Litchfield is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $101,372 per year, the population of Litchfield earns a better than average median household income. Litchfield has an unemployment rate of 5.50 percent, roughly 39.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 5.92 percent of the population in Litchfield is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 55.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Litchfield	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.3	136.1
Libraries	7.4	18.8
Places of Worship	49.6	220.5
Public Transit	85.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	11.3	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65