Nursing Homes in Waverly, Nebraska

CaringScore for Waverly, NE

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 Waverly 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 Waverly.

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 6.1, Waverly rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Waverly, NE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 6.7, Waverly 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 220.7 physicians per capita, Waverly closely matches the national average. Waverly trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 15.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Waverly is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Waverly -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 4.8 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Waverly's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Waverly, NE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	220.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0.7	1.3
Cardiologists	9.2	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	9.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Waverly, NE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 5.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Waverly are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Waverly is $5,764 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Waverly indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 22.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Waverly, NE
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	94
Housing Index	78
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	113

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Waverly, NE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Waverly. 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 Waverly is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Waverly 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 218 days each year in Waverly, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 14°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Waverly than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Waverly is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $62,737 per year, the population of Waverly earns a better than average median household income. Waverly has an unemployment rate of 4.10 percent, roughly 54.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.39 percent of the population in Waverly is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 21.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Waverly	Nat'l Avg
Parks	6.5	136.1
Libraries	3.2	18.8
Places of Worship	79.1	220.5
Public Transit	70	110.4
Grocery Stores	77.1	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65