Nursing Homes in Roanoke City County, Virginia

CaringScore for Roanoke City County, VA

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 Roanoke City 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 Roanoke City.

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 6.5, Roanoke City rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Roanoke City County, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Roanoke City, 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 Roanoke City 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 7.8, Roanoke City 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 324.7 physicians per capita, Roanoke City scores 47.3 percent better than the national average. Roanoke City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 82.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 35.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Roanoke City is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Roanoke City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 34.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Roanoke City's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Roanoke City County, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	324.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	20.5	7.7
Oncologists	8.6	3.5
Orthopedists	6.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Roanoke City County, VA

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Roanoke City is $5,962 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Roanoke City indexes at 14.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 30.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Roanoke City County, VA
Aggregate Index	86
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	70
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	93

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Roanoke City County, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Roanoke City. 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 Roanoke City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Roanoke City 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 214 days each year in Roanoke City, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 27°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Roanoke City than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Roanoke City is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $39,048 per year, the population of Roanoke City earns a lower than average median household income. Roanoke City has an unemployment rate of 8.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 17.68 percent of the population in Roanoke City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 34.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Roanoke City	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	8.6	18.8
Places of Worship	112.7	220.5
Public Transit	118.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	128.9	97.7
Pharmacies	17.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65