Nursing Homes in Stratford, Connecticut

CaringScore for Stratford, CT

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 Stratford 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 Stratford.

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 5.1, Stratford 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 Stratford. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Stratford, CT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 7.4, Stratford 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 301.6 physicians per capita, Stratford scores 36.8 percent better than the national average. Stratford scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 45.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Stratford is 81.2 years -- 4.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Stratford -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 90.4 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Stratford's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Stratford, CT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	301.6	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	10.7	7.7
Oncologists	4.2	3.5
Orthopedists	11.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Stratford, CT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Stratford, 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 Stratford 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 2.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Stratford are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Stratford is $12,500 , which is 112.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Stratford indexes at 27.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 45.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Stratford, CT
Aggregate Index	127
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	145
Food Index	119
Utilities Index	142
Transportation Index	111

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Stratford, CT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Stratford. 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 Stratford is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.2, Stratford 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 176 days each year in Stratford, 14.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Stratford tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Stratford is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $68,216 per year, the population of Stratford earns a better than average median household income. Stratford has an unemployment rate of 9.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 18.56 percent of the population in Stratford is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 41.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Stratford	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	53.8	220.5
Public Transit	431	110.4
Grocery Stores	95.1	97.7
Pharmacies	14.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65