Nursing Homes in Norwood, New Jersey

CaringScore for Norwood, NJ

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 Norwood 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 Norwood.

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 6.6, Norwood rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Norwood, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Norwood, 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 Norwood 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 9.3, Norwood 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 440.7 physicians per capita, Norwood scores 99.9 percent better than the national average. Norwood scores 200.0 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.9, and scores 124.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 43.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Norwood is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Norwood is 81.5 years -- 4.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Norwood's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Norwood, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	440.7	220.5
Geriatricians	3.9	1.3
Cardiologists	21.2	7.7
Oncologists	7.2	3.5
Orthopedists	11.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Norwood, NJ

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Norwood is $8,775 , which is 49.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Norwood indexes at 98.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 16.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 278.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Norwood, NJ
Aggregate Index	198
Healthcare Index	116
Housing Index	378
Food Index	131
Utilities Index	152
Transportation Index	109

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Norwood, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Norwood. 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 Norwood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 8.5, Norwood 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 209 days each year in Norwood, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Norwood tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Norwood is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $120,241 per year, the population of Norwood earns a better than average median household income. Norwood has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.96 percent of the population in Norwood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 28.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Norwood	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.1	136.1
Libraries	7	18.8
Places of Worship	56.8	220.5
Public Transit	5195.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	163.6	97.7
Pharmacies	16.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65