Nursing Homes in Sullivan, Indiana

CaringScore for Sullivan, IN

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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan.

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 5.3, Sullivan 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 Sullivan. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Sullivan, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan 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 2.9, Sullivan rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 36.1 physicians per capita, Sullivan trails the national average by 83.6 percent. Sullivan trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Sullivan is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Sullivan is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Sullivan's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Sullivan, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	36.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Sullivan, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan 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 7.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Sullivan are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Sullivan is $5,171 , which is 11.9 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Sullivan indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 62.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Sullivan, IN
Aggregate Index	81
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	38
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	111
Transportation Index	94

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Sullivan, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Sullivan. 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 Sullivan is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.3, Sullivan rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 197 days each year in Sullivan, 3.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Sullivan tend to be similar to 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 in Sullivan is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $36,465 per year, the population of Sullivan earns a lower than average median household income. Sullivan has an unemployment rate of 10.00 percent, roughly 9.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.59 percent of the population in Sullivan is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 41.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Sullivan	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	17.6	136.1
Libraries	28.2	18.8
Places of Worship	271.3	220.5
Public Transit	55.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	89.5	97.7
Pharmacies	22.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65