Nursing Homes in Oroville, California

CaringScore for Oroville, 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 Oroville 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 Oroville.

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 4.6, Oroville 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 Oroville. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Oroville, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oroville, 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 Oroville 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 5.3, Oroville 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 seeking nursing homes. At 202.7 physicians per capita, Oroville closely matches the national average. Oroville trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 69.2 percent, with 0.4, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Oroville is 77.1 years -- 1.0 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Oroville is 77.1 years -- 1.0 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Oroville's environmental health -- is 23.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Oroville, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	202.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0.4	1.3
Cardiologists	6.7	7.7
Oncologists	2.7	3.5
Orthopedists	9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Oroville, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oroville, 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 Oroville 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 4.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in Oroville are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Oroville is $6,146 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Oroville is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 94 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Oroville, CA
Aggregate Index	104
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	94
Food Index	110
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	112

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Oroville, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Oroville. 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 Oroville is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.5, Oroville 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 243 days each year in Oroville, 18.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Oroville than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Oroville is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $27,329 per year, the population of Oroville earns a lower than average median household income. Oroville has an unemployment rate of 14.40 percent, roughly 58.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.60 percent of the population in Oroville 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	Oroville	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	82	136.1
Libraries	3.2	18.8
Places of Worship	74.8	220.5
Public Transit	28.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	286.5	97.7
Pharmacies	43	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65