Nursing Homes in Ridgefield, Connecticut

CaringScore for Ridgefield, CT

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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield.

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, Ridgefield rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Ridgefield, CT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield 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 7.4, Ridgefield 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 301.6 physicians per capita, Ridgefield scores 36.8 percent better than the national average. Ridgefield scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 45.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ridgefield is 81.2 years -- 4.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Ridgefield -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 90.4 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Ridgefield's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Ridgefield, CT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	301.6	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	10.7	7.7
Oncologists	4.2	3.5
Orthopedists	11.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Ridgefield, CT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Ridgefield are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Ridgefield is $12,500 , which is 112.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ridgefield indexes at 89.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 267.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Ridgefield, CT
Aggregate Index	189
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	367
Food Index	119
Utilities Index	142
Transportation Index	111

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Ridgefield, CT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgefield. 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 Ridgefield is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 8, Ridgefield rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 174 days each year in Ridgefield, 15.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Ridgefield tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Ridgefield is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $94,627 per year, the population of Ridgefield earns a better than average median household income. Ridgefield has an unemployment rate of 6.00 percent, roughly 34.1 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.98 percent of the population in Ridgefield is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Ridgefield	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	53.8	220.5
Public Transit	431	110.4
Grocery Stores	276.6	97.7
Pharmacies	13.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65