Nursing Homes in ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan

CaringScore for ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

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 ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER 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 6.5, ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER HILLS. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER 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 8.8, ROCHESTER HILLS 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 456.1 physicians per capita, ROCHESTER HILLS scores 106.8 percent better than the national average. ROCHESTER HILLS scores 115.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.8, and scores 86.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 36.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in ROCHESTER HILLS is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in ROCHESTER HILLS -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 26.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of ROCHESTER HILLS's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	ROCHESTER HILLS, MI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	456.1	220.5
Geriatricians	2.8	1.3
Cardiologists	14.7	7.7
Oncologists	7.3	3.5
Orthopedists	11.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER HILLS 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 5.5, ROCHESTER HILLS is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in ROCHESTER HILLS is $6,342 , which is 8.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for ROCHESTER HILLS is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 27.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
Aggregate Index	105
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	127
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	104
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in ROCHESTER 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 ROCHESTER HILLS is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, ROCHESTER HILLS 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 179 days each year in ROCHESTER HILLS, 12.7 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in ROCHESTER HILLS than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in ROCHESTER HILLS is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $80,456 per year, the population of ROCHESTER HILLS earns a better than average median household income. ROCHESTER HILLS has an unemployment rate of 6.00 percent, roughly 34.1 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.02 percent of the population in ROCHESTER HILLS 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	ROCHESTER HILLS	Nat'l Avg
Parks	5.2	136.1
Libraries	3.4	18.8
Places of Worship	48	220.5
Public Transit	24.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	34.4	97.7
Pharmacies	7.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65