Nursing Homes in Oelwein, Iowa

CaringScore for Oelwein, IA

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 Oelwein 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 Oelwein.

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, Oelwein rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Oelwein, IA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oelwein, 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 Oelwein 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 4.9, Oelwein is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 47.8 physicians per capita, Oelwein trails the national average by 78.3 percent. Oelwein trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Oelwein is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Oelwein is 78.5 years -- 0.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Oelwein's environmental health -- is 60.0 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Oelwein, IA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	47.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Oelwein, IA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oelwein, 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 Oelwein is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 8.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Oelwein are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Oelwein is $4,213 , which is 28.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Oelwein indexes at 21.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 61.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Oelwein, IA
Aggregate Index	79
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	39
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Oelwein, IA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oelwein. 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 Oelwein is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.2, Oelwein 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 192 days each year in Oelwein, 6.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 7°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Oelwein than in 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 Oelwein is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $33,236 per year, the population of Oelwein earns a lower than average median household income. Oelwein has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 23.72 percent of the population in Oelwein is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 80.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Oelwein	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	50.2	136.1
Libraries	54.7	18.8
Places of Worship	254.5	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	100	97.7
Pharmacies	33.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65