Nursing Homes in Quincy, Illinois

CaringScore for Quincy, IL

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 Quincy 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 Quincy.

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 6.6, Quincy rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Quincy, IL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Quincy, 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 Quincy 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 7, Quincy 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 224.9 physicians per capita, Quincy closely matches the national average. Quincy scores 130.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Quincy is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Quincy -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Quincy's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Quincy, IL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	224.9	220.5
Geriatricians	3	1.3
Cardiologists	10.5	7.7
Oncologists	3	3.5
Orthopedists	6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Quincy, IL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Quincy, 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 Quincy 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 Quincy are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Quincy is $3,696 , which is 37.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Quincy indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 51.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Quincy, IL
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	49
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Quincy, IL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Quincy. 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 Quincy is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Quincy 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 199 days each year in Quincy, 2.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Quincy 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 Quincy is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $38,766 per year, the population of Quincy earns a lower than average median household income. Quincy has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 19.39 percent of the population in Quincy is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 47.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Quincy	Nat'l Avg
Parks	6.3	136.1
Libraries	9	18.8
Places of Worship	139.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	119.1	97.7
Pharmacies	7.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65