Nursing Homes in Southbridge, Massachusetts

CaringScore for Southbridge, MA

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 Southbridge 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 Southbridge.

A 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 4.6, Southbridge is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Southbridge, MA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge 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, Southbridge 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 245.5 physicians per capita, Southbridge scores 11.3 percent better than the national average. Southbridge scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 16.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Southbridge is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Southbridge -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 54.2 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Southbridge's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Southbridge, MA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	245.5	220.5
Geriatricians	2.2	1.3
Cardiologists	10.2	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	6.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Southbridge, MA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Southbridge, 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 Southbridge 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 3.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Southbridge are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Southbridge is $9,277 , which is 58.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Southbridge is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 100 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Southbridge, MA
Aggregate Index	105
Healthcare Index	112
Housing Index	100
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	138
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Southbridge, MA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Southbridge. 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 Southbridge is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Southbridge 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 199 days each year in Southbridge, 2.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 15°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Southbridge than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Southbridge is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $40,075 per year, the population of Southbridge earns a lower than average median household income. Southbridge has an unemployment rate of 12.00 percent, roughly 31.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.53 percent of the population in Southbridge 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	Southbridge	Nat'l Avg
Parks	7.3	136.1
Libraries	8.5	18.8
Places of Worship	70.8	220.5
Public Transit	33.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	74	97.7
Pharmacies	24.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65