Nursing Homes in North Smithfield, Rhode Island

CaringScore for North Smithfield, RI

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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield.

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 5.4, North Smithfield 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 Smithfield. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for North Smithfield, RI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 6.8, North Smithfield 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 277 physicians per capita, North Smithfield scores 25.6 percent better than the national average. North Smithfield scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 43.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in North Smithfield is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in North Smithfield -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 63.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of North Smithfield's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	North Smithfield, RI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	277	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	11.8	7.7
Oncologists	5.2	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for North Smithfield, RI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 2.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in North Smithfield are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in North Smithfield is $8,836 , which is 50.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for North Smithfield indexes at 31.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	North Smithfield, RI
Aggregate Index	131
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	152
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	127
Transportation Index	104

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for North Smithfield, RI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in North Smithfield. 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 Smithfield is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.2, North Smithfield 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 200 days each year in North Smithfield, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in North Smithfield tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in North Smithfield is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $82,214 per year, the population of North Smithfield earns a better than average median household income. North Smithfield has an unemployment rate of 10.50 percent, roughly 15.4 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.69 percent of the population in North Smithfield is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 34.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	North Smithfield	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	55.3	220.5
Public Transit	294.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	42.9	97.7
Pharmacies	25.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65