Nursing Homes in Monticello, Minnesota

CaringScore for Monticello, MN

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 Monticello 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 Monticello.

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 4.4, Monticello rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Monticello, MN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Monticello, 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 Monticello 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 4.3, Monticello rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 69.1 physicians per capita, Monticello trails the national average by 68.7 percent. Monticello trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 91.8 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 1.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Monticello is 79.9 years -- 2.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Monticello is 79.9 years -- 2.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Monticello's environmental health -- trails the national average by 40.0 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Monticello, MN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	69.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	1.6	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Monticello, MN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Monticello, 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 Monticello 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 4.5, Monticello is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Monticello is $6,317 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Monticello indexes at 10.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 110 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Monticello, MN
Aggregate Index	110
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	110
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	99
Transportation Index	110

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Monticello, MN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Monticello. 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 Monticello is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Monticello 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 202 days each year in Monticello, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 2°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Monticello than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Monticello is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $56,496 per year, the population of Monticello earns a median household income on par with the national average. Monticello has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 7.56 percent of the population in Monticello is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 42.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Monticello	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.7	136.1
Libraries	7.4	18.8
Places of Worship	98.9	220.5
Public Transit	169.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	154.3	97.7
Pharmacies	9.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65