Nursing Homes in Lodi, New Jersey

CaringScore for Lodi, 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 Lodi 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 Lodi.

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 6.1, Lodi rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Lodi, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lodi, 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 Lodi 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 9.3, Lodi 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 440.7 physicians per capita, Lodi scores 99.9 percent better than the national average. Lodi scores 200.0 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.9, and scores 124.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 43.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lodi is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lodi is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lodi's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Lodi, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	440.7	220.5
Geriatricians	3.9	1.3
Cardiologists	21.2	7.7
Oncologists	7.2	3.5
Orthopedists	11.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Lodi, NJ

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Lodi is $8,775 , which is 49.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lodi indexes at 50.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 16.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 109.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Lodi, NJ
Aggregate Index	150
Healthcare Index	116
Housing Index	209
Food Index	131
Utilities Index	152
Transportation Index	109

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Lodi, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lodi. 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 Lodi is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.8, Lodi 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 210 days each year in Lodi, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Lodi tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Lodi is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $55,873 per year, the population of Lodi earns a median household income on par with the national average. Lodi has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.85 percent of the population in Lodi is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Lodi	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.1	136.1
Libraries	7	18.8
Places of Worship	56.8	220.5
Public Transit	5195.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	96.4	97.7
Pharmacies	12.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65