Nursing Homes in Sedalia, Missouri

CaringScore for Sedalia, MO

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 Sedalia 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 Sedalia.

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, Sedalia rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Sedalia, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sedalia, 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 Sedalia 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 4.9, Sedalia 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 117.3 physicians per capita, Sedalia trails the national average by 46.8 percent. Sedalia trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 50.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 9.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Sedalia is 77.2 years -- 0.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Sedalia is 77.2 years -- 0.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Sedalia's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Sedalia, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	117.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	2.4	7.7
Oncologists	2.4	3.5
Orthopedists	4.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Sedalia, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sedalia, 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 Sedalia 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 8.5, the costs associated with nursing homes in Sedalia are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Sedalia is $3,741 , which is 36.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Sedalia indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 53.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Sedalia, MO
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	47
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Sedalia, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sedalia. 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 Sedalia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Sedalia 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 202 days each year in Sedalia, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Sedalia tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Sedalia is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $33,573 per year, the population of Sedalia earns a lower than average median household income. Sedalia has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 16.06 percent of the population in Sedalia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 22.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Sedalia	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	6.8	136.1
Libraries	7.3	18.8
Places of Worship	185.3	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	141	97.7
Pharmacies	28.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65