There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bethel, Connecticut. This includes 3 facilities in Bethel and 17 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Connecticut is $176, with costs running between $67 and $307 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $5,289, with costs ranging from about $2,000 up to $9,200. The mean yearly cost is $63,468, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
The cost for assisted living in Bethel, CT ranges from about $4,300 per month to $10,800 per month. The median cost is about $6,270 per month, or around $75,240 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Bethel, Connecticut
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- Bethel scores lower than the Connecticut average of 75.
- Bethel scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Danbury Hospital).
- There are 51 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bishop Curtis Homes Congregate, Maplewood at Stony Hill, and Maplewood at Newtown.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 216 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 122 golf courses in or around the city, including Newtown Country Club, Rock Ridge Country Club, and Redding Country Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Putnam Memorial State Park, Huntington State Park, and Tarrywile Park & Mansion.
- There are 98 churches in or near the city, including St Thomas\' Episcopal Church, St Mary\'s Rectory, and Bethel-United Methodist Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 104 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 97 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 6.06% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.30% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.85%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Connecticut has an average state income tax of 3.20%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $102,983, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $87,643, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $38,243, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,240 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $162,973 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $54,637 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.43%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bethel receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bethel has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Bethel has an average population density of 1,100.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bethel have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Bethel has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.73%.
Bethel is a small city in the State of Connecticut. It is located within Fairfield County and is included in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metropolitan statistical area. The city has a total population of 18,581, with 751,636 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. Those who are over 55 constitute around 26% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Bethel is 75. The city has an average per capita income of $38,000 and an average household income is $88,000 (the Connecticut state average is $79,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.43% and the average home price is $514,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $456,000.
Bethel has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives high amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Bethel has above average water quality, very low air quality ratings, and a very low rate of crime.