Nursing Homes in Ridgeland, Mississippi

CaringScore for Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland.

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, Ridgeland rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Ridgeland, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland 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 6.4, Ridgeland 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 367.8 physicians per capita, Ridgeland scores 66.8 percent better than the national average. Ridgeland scores 223.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 4.2, and scores 19.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ridgeland is 73 years -- 6.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Ridgeland -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Ridgeland's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Ridgeland, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	367.8	220.5
Geriatricians	4.2	1.3
Cardiologists	9.5	7.7
Oncologists	3.2	3.5
Orthopedists	6.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Ridgeland, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgeland, 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 Ridgeland 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 6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Ridgeland are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Ridgeland is $5,597 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ridgeland is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 98 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 106 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Ridgeland, MS
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	106
Food Index	91
Utilities Index	121
Transportation Index	94

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Ridgeland, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Ridgeland 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 211 days each year in Ridgeland, 2.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Ridgeland than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 92°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Ridgeland is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $52,190 per year, the population of Ridgeland earns a median household income on par with the national average. Ridgeland has an unemployment rate of 7.20 percent, roughly 20.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.11 percent of the population in Ridgeland is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 30.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Ridgeland	Nat'l Avg
Parks	5.7	136.1
Libraries	5.4	18.8
Places of Worship	91.1	220.5
Public Transit	31.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	132.7	97.7
Pharmacies	27.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65