Nursing Homes in Middlebury, Vermont

CaringScore for Middlebury, VT

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 Middlebury 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 Middlebury.

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 5.4, Middlebury 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 Middlebury. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Middlebury, VT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury 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 6.8, Middlebury 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 197.3 physicians per capita, Middlebury closely matches the national average. Middlebury trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 15.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Middlebury is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Middlebury is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Middlebury's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Middlebury, VT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	197.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	2.7	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	13.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Middlebury, VT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury 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 3.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Middlebury are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Middlebury is $7,559 , which is 28.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Middlebury indexes at 15.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 23.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Middlebury, VT
Aggregate Index	115
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	123
Food Index	109
Utilities Index	122
Transportation Index	102

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Middlebury, VT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Middlebury. 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 Middlebury is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Middlebury 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 159 days each year in Middlebury, 22.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 10°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Middlebury than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Middlebury is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $43,108 per year, the population of Middlebury earns a lower than average median household income. Middlebury has an unemployment rate of 5.80 percent, roughly 36.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.01 percent of the population in Middlebury is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Middlebury	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.3	136.1
Libraries	35.3	18.8
Places of Worship	127.9	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	277.8	97.7
Pharmacies	61.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65