We found 3 nursing homes near Swain County, NC. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Swain County skilled nursing facilities listed below.
CaringScore
CaringScore for Swain County, NC
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 Swain 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 Swain.
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 4.7, Swain 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 Swain. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Swain County, NC
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Swain, 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 Swain 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 4.6, Swain 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 114.1 physicians per capita, Swain trails the national average by 48.3 percent. Swain 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 Swain is 75.4 years -- 3.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Swain -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 19.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Swain's environmental health -- is 38.2 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Swain County, NC | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 114.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Swain County, NC
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Swain, 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 Swain 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 6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Swain are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Swain is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Swain indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 34.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Swain County, NC |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 91 |
| Healthcare Index | 103 |
| Housing Index | 66 |
| Food Index | 104 |
| Utilities Index | 98 |
| Transportation Index | 99 |
LivabilityScore for Swain County, NC
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Swain. 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 Swain is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.9, Swain 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 205 days each year in Swain, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Swain tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Swain is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $36,720 per year, the population of Swain earns a lower than average median household income. Swain has an unemployment rate of 16.30 percent, roughly 79.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.69 percent of the population in Swain is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 34.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Swain | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 15.4 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 7.1 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 308.5 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 128.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 28.5 | 13.8 |
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