Nursing Homes in North Miami, Florida

CaringScore for North Miami, FL

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 North Miami 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 North Miami.

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 5, North Miami 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 North Miami. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for North Miami, FL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Miami, 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 North Miami 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 6.5, North Miami 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 262.3 physicians per capita, North Miami scores 19.0 percent better than the national average. North Miami scores 46.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.9, and scores 21.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in North Miami is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in North Miami -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 21.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of North Miami's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	North Miami, FL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	262.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.9	1.3
Cardiologists	12.3	7.7
Oncologists	3.6	3.5
Orthopedists	5.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for North Miami, FL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Miami, 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 North Miami 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 4.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in North Miami are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in North Miami is $7,426 , which is 26.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for North Miami 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 98 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	North Miami, FL
Aggregate Index	104
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	98
Food Index	111
Utilities Index	91
Transportation Index	113

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for North Miami, FL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Miami. 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 North Miami is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.5, North Miami 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 248 days each year in North Miami, 21.0 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 58°F in January, winters tend to be milder in North Miami than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in North Miami is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $34,360 per year, the population of North Miami earns a lower than average median household income. North Miami has an unemployment rate of 13.00 percent, roughly 42.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.40 percent of the population in North Miami 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	North Miami	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.5	136.1
Libraries	2.4	18.8
Places of Worship	38.2	220.5
Public Transit	616.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	61.7	97.7
Pharmacies	20.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65