Nursing Homes in Weston, West Virginia

CaringScore for Weston, WV

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 Weston 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 Weston.

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, Weston rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Weston, WV

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weston, 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 Weston 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 5.1, Weston 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 146.3 physicians per capita, Weston trails the national average by 33.7 percent. Weston trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 41.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Weston is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Weston is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Weston's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Weston, WV	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	146.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	11.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Weston, WV

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weston, 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 Weston 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 Weston are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Weston is $7,604 , which is 29.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Weston indexes at 20.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 56.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Weston, WV
Aggregate Index	80
Healthcare Index	91
Housing Index	44
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Weston, WV

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Weston. 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 Weston is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.2, Weston 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 149 days each year in Weston, 27.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Weston tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Weston is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $35,007 per year, the population of Weston earns a lower than average median household income. Weston has an unemployment rate of 8.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 19.41 percent of the population in Weston is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 47.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Weston	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	186.7	136.1
Libraries	5.8	18.8
Places of Worship	295.5	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	249.4	97.7
Pharmacies	68	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65