Nursing Homes in Oakhurst, California

CaringScore for Oakhurst, CA

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 Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst.

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 4.7, Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Oakhurst, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst 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 3.9, Oakhurst rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 94.4 physicians per capita, Oakhurst trails the national average by 57.2 percent. Oakhurst trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 40.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Oakhurst is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Oakhurst is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Oakhurst's environmental health -- trails the national average by 70.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Oakhurst, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	94.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	4.6	7.7
Oncologists	4.6	3.5
Orthopedists	2.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Oakhurst, CA

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Oakhurst is $6,859 , which is 16.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Oakhurst indexes at 16.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 44.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Oakhurst, CA
Aggregate Index	116
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	144
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	106
Transportation Index	109

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Oakhurst, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oakhurst. 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 Oakhurst is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7, Oakhurst 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 263 days each year in Oakhurst, 28.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Oakhurst than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Oakhurst is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $39,213 per year, the population of Oakhurst earns a lower than average median household income. Oakhurst has an unemployment rate of 17.20 percent, roughly 89.0 percent higher than the national average. And about 24.87 percent of the population in Oakhurst is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 89.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Oakhurst	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	5.5	136.1
Libraries	3.3	18.8
Places of Worship	71.5	220.5
Public Transit	75	110.4
Grocery Stores	449.4	97.7
Pharmacies	128.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65