Nursing Homes in Townsend, Delaware

CaringScore for Townsend, DE

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 Townsend 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 Townsend.

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, Townsend 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 Townsend. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Townsend, DE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 5.6, Townsend 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 245.7 physicians per capita, Townsend scores 11.4 percent better than the national average. Townsend trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and scores 18.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Townsend is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Townsend -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 88.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Townsend's environmental health -- trails the national average by 78.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Townsend, DE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	245.7	220.5
Geriatricians	1.1	1.3
Cardiologists	9.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Townsend, DE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Townsend, 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 Townsend 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 3.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Townsend are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Townsend is $6,996 , which is 19.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Townsend indexes at 25.0 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 71.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Townsend, DE
Aggregate Index	125
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	171
Food Index	104
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Townsend, DE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Townsend. 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 Townsend is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.8, Townsend 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 199 days each year in Townsend, 2.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Townsend tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Townsend is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $69,677 per year, the population of Townsend earns a better than average median household income. Townsend has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.95 percent of the population in Townsend 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	Townsend	Nat'l Avg
Parks	3.8	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	55.6	220.5
Public Transit	330.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	454.6	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65