Nursing Homes in Newburgh, New York

CaringScore for Newburgh, 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 Newburgh 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 Newburgh.

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 3.8, Newburgh rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Newburgh, NY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newburgh, 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 Newburgh 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 5.7, Newburgh 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 197.4 physicians per capita, Newburgh closely matches the national average. Newburgh scores 76.9 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.3, and scores 17.4 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Newburgh is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Newburgh is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Newburgh's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Newburgh, NY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	197.4	220.5
Geriatricians	2.3	1.3
Cardiologists	8.9	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Newburgh, NY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newburgh, 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 Newburgh 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 2.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Newburgh are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Newburgh is $10,737 , which is 82.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newburgh indexes at 14.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 114 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Newburgh, NY
Aggregate Index	114
Healthcare Index	109
Housing Index	114
Food Index	110
Utilities Index	129
Transportation Index	113

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Newburgh, NY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newburgh. 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 Newburgh is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.7, Newburgh 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 191 days each year in Newburgh, 6.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Newburgh than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Newburgh is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $39,202 per year, the population of Newburgh earns a lower than average median household income. Newburgh has an unemployment rate of 10.40 percent, roughly 14.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 8.88 percent of the population in Newburgh is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 32.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Newburgh	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	25.5	136.1
Libraries	5	18.8
Places of Worship	58.6	220.5
Public Transit	574.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	269	97.7
Pharmacies	38.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65