Nursing Homes in Mason, Ohio

CaringScore for Mason, OH

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 Mason 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 Mason.

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 5.7, Mason rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Mason, OH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mason, 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 Mason 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 5.7, Mason rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 191.9 physicians per capita, Mason trails the national average by 13.0 percent. Mason scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 23.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mason is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Mason -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 80.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Mason's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Mason, OH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	191.9	220.5
Geriatricians	1.4	1.3
Cardiologists	3.7	7.7
Oncologists	6.5	3.5
Orthopedists	3.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Mason, OH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mason, 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 Mason 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 5.5, Mason is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Mason is $6,182 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mason is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 113 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Mason, OH
Aggregate Index	101
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	113
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Mason, OH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mason. 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 Mason is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, Mason 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 176 days each year in Mason, 14.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Mason tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Mason is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $85,186 per year, the population of Mason earns a better than average median household income. Mason has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 8.56 percent of the population in Mason is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 35.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Mason	Nat'l Avg
Parks	6.7	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	81.5	220.5
Public Transit	241.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	82.6	97.7
Pharmacies	19.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65