We found 1 nursing homes near Owyhee County, ID. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Owyhee County skilled nursing facilities listed below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Owyhee County, ID
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 Owyhee 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 Owyhee.
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 5.2, Owyhee 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 Owyhee. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Owyhee County, ID
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owyhee, 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 Owyhee 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, Owyhee 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 8.9 physicians per capita, Owyhee trails the national average by 96.0 percent. Owyhee 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 Owyhee is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Owyhee -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 19.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Owyhee's environmental health -- trails the national average by 40.0 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Owyhee County, ID | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 8.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Owyhee County, ID
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owyhee, 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 Owyhee 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 5.3, Owyhee is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Owyhee is $6,251 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Owyhee is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 21.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Owyhee County, ID |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 96 |
| Healthcare Index | 99 |
| Housing Index | 79 |
| Food Index | 105 |
| Utilities Index | 101 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Owyhee County, ID
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Owyhee. 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 Owyhee is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7, Owyhee 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 210 days each year in Owyhee, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Owyhee tend to be similar to 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 Owyhee is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $38,721 per year, the population of Owyhee earns a lower than average median household income. Owyhee has an unemployment rate of 5.40 percent, roughly 40.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.07 percent of the population in Owyhee is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Owyhee | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 81.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 36.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 244.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 68.2 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 82.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 9.2 | 13.8 |
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