Nursing Homes in London, Kentucky

CaringScore for London, KY

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 London 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 London.

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 5.8, London rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for London, KY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in London, 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 London 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 5.4, London 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 128.9 physicians per capita, London trails the national average by 41.5 percent. London scores 30.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.7, and scores 21.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in London is 74.9 years -- 3.9 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in London -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 2.4 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of London's environmental health -- is 36.4 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	London, KY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	128.9	220.5
Geriatricians	1.7	1.3
Cardiologists	8.6	7.7
Oncologists	1.7	3.5
Orthopedists	3.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for London, KY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in London, 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 London 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 7.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in London are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in London is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for London indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	London, KY
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	59
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for London, KY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in London. 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 London is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, London 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 180 days each year in London, 12.2 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in London than in 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 index in London is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $35,980 per year, the population of London earns a lower than average median household income. London has an unemployment rate of 12.10 percent, roughly 33.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 19.61 percent of the population in London is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 49.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	London	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.9	136.1
Libraries	8.6	18.8
Places of Worship	151.8	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	954.4	97.7
Pharmacies	152.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65