Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, Mississippi

CaringScore for Philadelphia, MS

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.

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, Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Philadelphia, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia 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 3.3, Philadelphia 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 82.2 physicians per capita, Philadelphia trails the national average by 62.7 percent. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is 74.3 years -- 4.6 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Philadelphia -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 7.2 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Philadelphia's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Philadelphia, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	82.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Philadelphia, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia 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 7.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Philadelphia are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Philadelphia is $5,566 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Philadelphia indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 58.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Philadelphia, MS
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	42
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	107
Transportation Index	95

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Philadelphia, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, Philadelphia 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 219 days each year in Philadelphia, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 33°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Philadelphia than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Philadelphia is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $28,737 per year, the population of Philadelphia earns a lower than average median household income. Philadelphia has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 16.60 percent of the population in Philadelphia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 26.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Philadelphia	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.2	136.1
Libraries	3.3	18.8
Places of Worship	352.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	225.3	97.7
Pharmacies	25	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65