We found 1 nursing homes near Perry County, TN. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Perry County skilled nursing facilities listed below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Perry County, TN
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 Perry 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 Perry.
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 5.1, Perry 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 Perry. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Perry County, TN
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Perry, 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 Perry 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 3.6, Perry 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 40 physicians per capita, Perry trails the national average by 81.9 percent. Perry 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 Perry is 74.4 years -- 4.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Perry is 74.4 years -- 4.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Perry's environmental health -- is 32.7 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Perry County, TN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 40 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Perry County, TN
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Perry, 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 Perry 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 Perry are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Perry is $5,186 , which is 11.7 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Perry indexes at 20.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 53.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Perry County, TN |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 80 |
| Healthcare Index | 90 |
| Housing Index | 47 |
| Food Index | 93 |
| Utilities Index | 91 |
| Transportation Index | 92 |
LivabilityScore for Perry County, TN
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Perry. 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 Perry is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, Perry 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 206 days each year in Perry, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Perry than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Perry is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $33,411 per year, the population of Perry earns a lower than average median household income. Perry has an unemployment rate of 13.50 percent, roughly 48.4 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.27 percent of the population in Perry is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 38.8 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Perry | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 26.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 25.9 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 393.1 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 90.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 13 | 13.8 |
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