Nursing Homes in Trinidad, Colorado

CaringScore for Trinidad, CO

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 Trinidad 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 Trinidad.

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 5.6, Trinidad rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Trinidad, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad 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 5.3, Trinidad 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 112.2 physicians per capita, Trinidad trails the national average by 49.1 percent. Trinidad trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 69.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Trinidad is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Trinidad -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Trinidad's environmental health -- is 41.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Trinidad, CO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	112.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Trinidad, CO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad 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 6.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Trinidad are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Trinidad is $5,658 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Trinidad indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 102 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 27.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Trinidad, CO
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	73
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	88
Transportation Index	96

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Trinidad, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Trinidad. 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 Trinidad is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, Trinidad 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 265 days each year in Trinidad, 29.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Trinidad tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Trinidad is 50.0 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 $36,030 per year, the population of Trinidad earns a lower than average median household income. Trinidad has an unemployment rate of 10.30 percent, roughly 13.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 19.70 percent of the population in Trinidad is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 49.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Trinidad	Nat'l Avg
Parks	36	136.1
Libraries	12	18.8
Places of Worship	144.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	62.4	97.7
Pharmacies	20.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65