Nursing Homes in Pelham, Alabama

CaringScore for Pelham, 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 Pelham 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 Pelham.

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 6.4, Pelham rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Pelham, AL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Pelham, 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 Pelham 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, Pelham 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 210.1 physicians per capita, Pelham closely matches the national average. Pelham trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 17.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Pelham is 77.8 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Pelham -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 62.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Pelham's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Pelham, AL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	210.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	9.2	7.7
Oncologists	1.5	3.5
Orthopedists	7.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Pelham, AL

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Pelham is $5,148 , which is 12.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Pelham indexes at 6.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 18.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 90 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Pelham, AL
Aggregate Index	94
Healthcare Index	82
Housing Index	90
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	87

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Pelham, AL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Pelham. 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 Pelham is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Pelham is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 209 days each year in Pelham, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Pelham than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Pelham 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 $66,979 per year, the population of Pelham earns a better than average median household income. Pelham has an unemployment rate of 6.70 percent, roughly 26.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.47 percent of the population in Pelham is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 28.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Pelham	Nat'l Avg
Parks	6.9	136.1
Libraries	6.8	18.8
Places of Worship	113.1	220.5
Public Transit	62.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	194.8	97.7
Pharmacies	46.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65