We found 76 nursing homes near Newport News, VA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Newport News skilled nursing facilities listed below.
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Elite Eldercare Nursing HomeNewport News, VA 23606"My loved one has been a respite care client of Elite Eldercare for about 2 years. I am so please..." more -
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Morningside of Newport NewsNewport News, VA 23608"It was good, but they were going to put her in locked units. Even with her dementia, she was ver..." more
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CaringScore for Newport News, VA
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 Newport News 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 Newport News.
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 4.9, Newport News 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 Newport News. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Newport News, VA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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, Newport News 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 202.3 physicians per capita, Newport News closely matches the national average. Newport News trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Newport News is 76.2 years -- 2.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Newport News -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 94.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Newport News's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Newport News, VA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 202.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8 | 7 |
CostScore for Newport News, VA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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 5.1, Newport News is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Newport News is $5,574 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newport News is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 107 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Newport News, VA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 104 |
| Healthcare Index | 107 |
| Housing Index | 107 |
| Food Index | 103 |
| Utilities Index | 114 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Newport News, VA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Newport News. 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 Newport News is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Newport News 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 215 days each year in Newport News, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Newport News than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Newport News is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,228 per year, the population of Newport News earns a lower than average median household income. Newport News has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.87 percent of the population in Newport News is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Newport News | Nat'l Avg |
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| Parks | 2.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 58.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 140.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 63.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 10.2 | 13.8 |
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