Nursing Homes in Manchester, Missouri

CaringScore for Manchester, MO

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 Manchester 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 Manchester.

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, Manchester rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Manchester, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 8.5, Manchester 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 387.5 physicians per capita, Manchester scores 75.7 percent better than the national average. Manchester scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 125.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 44. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Manchester is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Manchester -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 85.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Manchester's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Manchester, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	387.5	220.5
Geriatricians	3.8	1.3
Cardiologists	17.7	7.7
Oncologists	7.1	3.5
Orthopedists	15.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Manchester, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 6.6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Manchester are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Manchester is $4,410 , which is 24.9 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Manchester is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 111 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Manchester, MO
Aggregate Index	101
Healthcare Index	100
Housing Index	111
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Manchester, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Manchester. 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 Manchester is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7, Manchester 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 201 days each year in Manchester, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Manchester tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Manchester is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $74,217 per year, the population of Manchester earns a better than average median household income. Manchester has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.68 percent of the population in Manchester is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 11.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Manchester	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.9	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	56.2	220.5
Public Transit	189.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	16.7	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65