Nursing Homes in Weslaco, Texas

CaringScore for Weslaco, TX

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 Weslaco 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 Weslaco.

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, Weslaco rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Weslaco, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weslaco, 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 Weslaco 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 5.2, Weslaco 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 104.6 physicians per capita, Weslaco trails the national average by 52.6 percent. Weslaco trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 69.2 percent, with 0.4, and scores 54.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Weslaco is 80.7 years -- 3.6 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Weslaco is 80.7 years -- 3.6 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Weslaco's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Weslaco, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	104.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0.4	1.3
Cardiologists	4.3	7.7
Oncologists	1.7	3.5
Orthopedists	2.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Weslaco, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weslaco, 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 Weslaco 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 8.6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Weslaco are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Weslaco is $4,549 , which is 22.5 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Weslaco indexes at 26.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 67.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Weslaco, TX
Aggregate Index	74
Healthcare Index	94
Housing Index	33
Food Index	81
Utilities Index	96
Transportation Index	98

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Weslaco, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weslaco. 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 Weslaco is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Weslaco 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 226 days each year in Weslaco, 10.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 50°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Weslaco than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Weslaco is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $33,173 per year, the population of Weslaco earns a lower than average median household income. Weslaco has an unemployment rate of 11.30 percent, roughly 24.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.80 percent of the population in Weslaco 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	Weslaco	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.2	136.1
Libraries	1.9	18.8
Places of Worship	56.2	220.5
Public Transit	22.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	188.5	97.7
Pharmacies	35.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65