Nursing Homes in RICHLAND HILLS, Texas

CaringScore for RICHLAND HILLS, TX

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 RICHLAND HILLS 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 RICHLAND HILLS.

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 5.7, RICHLAND HILLS rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for RICHLAND HILLS, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in RICHLAND HILLS, 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 RICHLAND HILLS 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, RICHLAND HILLS is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 173.2 physicians per capita, RICHLAND HILLS trails the national average by 21.5 percent. RICHLAND HILLS trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 17.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in RICHLAND HILLS is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in RICHLAND HILLS is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of RICHLAND HILLS's environmental health -- is 61.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	RICHLAND HILLS, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	173.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	5.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	6.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for RICHLAND HILLS, TX

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in RICHLAND HILLS is $4,045 , which is 31.1 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for RICHLAND HILLS indexes at 13.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 43.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	RICHLAND HILLS, TX
Aggregate Index	87
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	57
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for RICHLAND HILLS, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in RICHLAND HILLS. 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 RICHLAND HILLS is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, RICHLAND HILLS 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 235 days each year in RICHLAND HILLS, 14.6 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in RICHLAND HILLS than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in RICHLAND HILLS is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,180 per year, the population of RICHLAND HILLS earns a lower than average median household income. RICHLAND HILLS has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 18.80 percent of the population in RICHLAND HILLS is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 42.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	RICHLAND HILLS	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.5	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	59.7	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	37.1	97.7
Pharmacies	49.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65