Nursing Homes in Montrose, Colorado

CaringScore for Montrose, CO

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 Montrose 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 Montrose.

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 5.9, Montrose rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Montrose, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Montrose, 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 Montrose 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 6.7, Montrose 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 214.6 physicians per capita, Montrose closely matches the national average. Montrose trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 39.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Montrose is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Montrose -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 16.9 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Montrose's environmental health -- is 60.0 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Montrose, CO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	214.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	2.4	7.7
Oncologists	2.4	3.5
Orthopedists	7.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Montrose, CO

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Montrose is $5,658 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Montrose is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 94 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Montrose, CO
Aggregate Index	98
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	94
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	90
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Montrose, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Montrose. 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 Montrose is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.2, Montrose 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 245 days each year in Montrose, 19.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 0°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Montrose than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Montrose is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $43,966 per year, the population of Montrose earns a lower than average median household income. Montrose has an unemployment rate of 12.80 percent, roughly 40.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 20.43 percent of the population in Montrose is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 55.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Montrose	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	12.2	18.8
Places of Worship	140.6	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	173.8	97.7
Pharmacies	22.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65