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CaringScore for Massena, NY
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 Massena 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 Massena.
A 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 4.8, Massena is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Massena. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Massena, NY
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Massena, 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 Massena 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 5.1, Massena 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 136.5 physicians per capita, Massena trails the national average by 38.1 percent. Massena scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and scores 20.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Massena is 76.8 years -- 1.4 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Massena is 76.8 years -- 1.4 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Massena's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Massena, NY | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 136.5 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 2.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Massena, NY
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Massena, 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 Massena 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 3.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Massena are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Massena is $7,744 , which is 31.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Massena indexes at 6.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Massena, NY |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 94 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 48 |
| Food Index | 113 |
| Utilities Index | 130 |
| Transportation Index | 110 |
LivabilityScore for Massena, NY
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Massena. 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 Massena is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.8, Massena 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 163 days each year in Massena, 20.5 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 5°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Massena than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Massena is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $38,290 per year, the population of Massena earns a lower than average median household income. Massena has an unemployment rate of 10.90 percent, roughly 19.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.44 percent of the population in Massena is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 40.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Massena | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 880.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 19.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 143.8 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 116.9 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 39 | 13.8 |
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