Nursing Homes in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama

CaringScore for Owens Cross Roads, AL

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 Owens Cross Roads 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 Owens Cross Roads.

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, Owens Cross Roads rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Owens Cross Roads, AL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads, 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 Owens Cross Roads 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 5.7, Owens Cross Roads 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 245 physicians per capita, Owens Cross Roads closely matches the national average. Owens Cross Roads trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Owens Cross Roads is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Owens Cross Roads -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 32.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Owens Cross Roads's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Owens Cross Roads, AL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	245	220.5
Geriatricians	0.9	1.3
Cardiologists	8.5	7.7
Oncologists	4	3.5
Orthopedists	9.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Owens Cross Roads, AL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads, 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 Owens Cross Roads 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 6.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads is $5,901 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Owens Cross Roads indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 26.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Owens Cross Roads, AL
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	74
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	92
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Owens Cross Roads, AL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads. 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 Owens Cross Roads is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.8, Owens Cross Roads 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 199 days each year in Owens Cross Roads, 2.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 30°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Owens Cross Roads than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Owens Cross Roads is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $46,377 per year, the population of Owens Cross Roads earns a lower than average median household income. Owens Cross Roads has an unemployment rate of 7.50 percent, roughly 17.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.33 percent of the population in Owens Cross Roads 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	Owens Cross Roads	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.2	136.1
Libraries	4.4	18.8
Places of Worship	124	220.5
Public Transit	42.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	229.4	97.7
Pharmacies	229.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65