Caring.com Announces Top 10 Best and Worst Places for Seniors to Live in the United States

Leading resource for aging adults identifies key indicators for most sought-after amenities and resources in all states and 302 cities

San Mateo, CA; Oct. 7, 2019 – Caring.com, a leading senior care referral service with Family Advisors nationwide, released its 2019 Senior Living Report on the Best and Worst Places for Seniors to Live. All 50 states and 302 cities in the U.S. were ranked based on healthcare, housing options, community engagement, transportation, quality of life and workforce development. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 20 million Americans will be age 80 or older by 2030. With such a fast-growing population, it’s critical that our communities address the needs and socioeconomic conditions of the elderly. Caring’s team spent countless hours researching 70 factors that were key markers for livability and quality of life. A total of six metrics were used to grade each city and state. 

“Compiling and analyzing senior care data to provide helpful and highly relevant insights has been part of our social mission since our company was founded in 2007,” says Jason Persinger, Caring’s Chief Digital Officer. “This comprehensive study is designed to help families and seniors understand and discuss the landscape for senior living in specific states, while also supporting our nation’s communities in better serving the growing population of seniors.”  

Caring not only examined top priorities for seniors, but they also expanded the study to highlight factors driving socioeconomic conditions for older adults. Healthcare and affordable housing options were top-of-mind when measuring the most livable environments. Other areas that contribute to the well-being and quality of life for seniors include community engagement, transportation and workforce development. 

“In addition to healthcare and housing options, we also thought it was important to look at states and cities with the best workforce development programs,” says Persinger. “Although some people completely retire at age 65, many seniors are forced to work part-time or take on a second career just to make ends meet.” 

The 2019 list recognized Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and Minnesota along with the best overall states. Nevada, South Carolina, New Mexico, Georgia, and Arkansas were ranked among the worst states. To access the complete ranking of the Best and Worst Places for Senior Living, please visit https://www.caring.com/senior-living/.

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1^st – Vermont

2^nd – New York

3^rd – Massachusetts

4^th – Nebraska

5^th – Minnesota

6^th – Maine

7^th – Iowa

8^th – South Dakota

9^th – Wisconsin

10^th – New Hampshire

50^th – Nevada

49^th – South Carolina

48^th – New Mexico

47^th – Georgia

46^th – Arkansas

45th – Texas

44^th – Florida

43^rd – Tennessee

42^nd – Arizona

41^st – Delaware

With millions of visitors to its flagship website, www.Caring.com , Caring is a leading senior living referral service and the nation’s top site for senior care reviews. Founded in 2007, Caring’s mission is to help as many seniors and their caregivers as possible through empathetic, expert guidance. Applying cutting-edge technology to this humane mission, Caring provides relevant senior care information and support, as well as comprehensive senior living and senior care directories for the United States, including 400,000+ consumer reviews. Through a toll-free referral line at (800) 558-0653, Caring’s trusted, nationwide team of Family Advisors — who are among the most highly trained, highly skilled, and knowledgeable experts in senior care — helps seniors and their families research and connect to the most appropriate services and support for their specific situations. For more information about our organization and our free services for seniors and their families, please visit www.caring.com/about and join with Caring on Facebook.