Nursing Homes in Somerset, Kentucky

CaringScore for Somerset, KY

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 Somerset 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 Somerset.

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, Somerset rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Somerset, KY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 6.5, Somerset 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 208.1 physicians per capita, Somerset closely matches the national average. Somerset trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 16.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Somerset is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Somerset is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Somerset's environmental health -- is 18.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Somerset, KY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	208.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	6.5	7.7
Oncologists	4.9	3.5
Orthopedists	4.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Somerset, KY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 7.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Somerset are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Somerset is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Somerset indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 51.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Somerset, KY
Aggregate Index	81
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	49
Food Index	90
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Somerset, KY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Somerset. 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 Somerset is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Somerset 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 193 days each year in Somerset, 5.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Somerset than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Somerset is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $26,695 per year, the population of Somerset earns a lower than average median household income. Somerset has an unemployment rate of 11.30 percent, roughly 24.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 22.33 percent of the population in Somerset is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 69.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Somerset	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	8.3	136.1
Libraries	9.8	18.8
Places of Worship	275.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	373.6	97.7
Pharmacies	79.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65