Nursing Homes in Meridian, Mississippi

CaringScore for Meridian, MS

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 Meridian 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 Meridian.

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 6.3, Meridian rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Meridian, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 7.5, Meridian 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 300.9 physicians per capita, Meridian scores 36.5 percent better than the national average. Meridian trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 56.4 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 30.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Meridian is 73.7 years -- 5.4 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Meridian is 73.7 years -- 5.4 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Meridian's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Meridian, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	300.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	16.5	7.7
Oncologists	5.1	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Meridian, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 7.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Meridian are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Meridian is $5,566 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Meridian indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Meridian, MS
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	41
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	109
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Meridian, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Meridian. 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 Meridian is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, Meridian 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 222 days each year in Meridian, 8.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Meridian than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Meridian is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $26,160 per year, the population of Meridian earns a lower than average median household income. Meridian has an unemployment rate of 14.80 percent, roughly 62.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 16.41 percent of the population in Meridian is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 24.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Meridian	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.1	136.1
Libraries	1.3	18.8
Places of Worship	190.6	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	167.7	97.7
Pharmacies	34.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65