Nursing Homes in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

CaringScore for Norfolk County, MA

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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk.

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 6, Norfolk rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Norfolk County, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 8.7, Norfolk 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 414.4 physicians per capita, Norfolk scores 87.9 percent better than the national average. Norfolk scores 100.0 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.6, and scores 97.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 38.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Norfolk is 80.5 years -- 3.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Norfolk is 80.5 years -- 3.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Norfolk's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Norfolk County, MA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	414.4	220.5
Geriatricians	2.6	1.3
Cardiologists	15.8	7.7
Oncologists	9.1	3.5
Orthopedists	11.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Norfolk County, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 2.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Norfolk are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Norfolk is $10,250 , which is 74.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Norfolk indexes at 54.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 24.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 121.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Norfolk County, MA
Aggregate Index	154
Healthcare Index	124
Housing Index	221
Food Index	118
Utilities Index	147
Transportation Index	107

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Norfolk County, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Norfolk. 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 Norfolk is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.2, Norfolk rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 201 days each year in Norfolk, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Norfolk tend to be similar to 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 in Norfolk is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $82,882 per year, the population of Norfolk earns a better than average median household income. Norfolk has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.42 percent of the population in Norfolk 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	Norfolk	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.4	136.1
Libraries	6.4	18.8
Places of Worship	48.4	220.5
Public Transit	292.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	97.8	97.7
Pharmacies	11.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65