Nursing Homes in Lynchburg, Virginia

CaringScore for Lynchburg, VA

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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg.

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 7.5, Lynchburg rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Lynchburg, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg 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 9.9, Lynchburg 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 448.1 physicians per capita, Lynchburg scores 103.2 percent better than the national average. Lynchburg scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 159.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 50.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lynchburg is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lynchburg is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lynchburg's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Lynchburg, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	448.1	220.5
Geriatricians	1.4	1.3
Cardiologists	23.2	7.7
Oncologists	8.2	3.5
Orthopedists	17.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Lynchburg, VA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg 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 6.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Lynchburg are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Lynchburg is $5,475 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lynchburg indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 24.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Lynchburg, VA
Aggregate Index	90
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	76
Food Index	91
Utilities Index	106
Transportation Index	92

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Lynchburg, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lynchburg. 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 Lynchburg is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.5, Lynchburg is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 218 days each year in Lynchburg, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 27°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Lynchburg than in 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 Lynchburg is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $39,066 per year, the population of Lynchburg earns a lower than average median household income. Lynchburg has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.99 percent of the population in Lynchburg is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 29.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Lynchburg	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	114.9	220.5
Public Transit	47.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	124.5	97.7
Pharmacies	23.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65