Assisted Living in Big Rapids, Michigan

There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Big Rapids, Michigan. This includes 6 facilities in Big Rapids and 11 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $107. The monthly expense averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $38,400, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Big Rapids, Michigan

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Big Rapids scores significantly lower than the Michigan average of 71.
Big Rapids scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Mecosta County Medical Center and Mecosta County Gen Hospital).
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mcbride Quality Care Services, Inc., Metron of Big Rapids, and Altercare of Big Rapids .
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (19% of residents).
There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Meceola Country Club, Falcon Head Golf Course, and Katke Golf Club-Ferris State University.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Hemlock Park, Cran-Hill Ranch, and River Ridge Resort.
There is 1 church in or near the city (Resurrection Life Church).
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.91% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.13% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $47,972, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $33,413, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $18,137, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 16.92%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Big Rapids receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Big Rapids has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
Big Rapids has a sparse population density of 148.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Big Rapids have a very short daily commute time.
Big Rapids has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 90.08%.

Big Rapids is a small city in Mecosta County in Michigan. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,454,781 people, there are 20,112 living within the city itself. About 19% of the local populace are over the age of 55.

Big Rapids has a medium SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000 and a median household income is $33,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The average housing price in Big Rapids is $181,500, which is higher than the state average of $177,000. Big Rapids has a high unemployment rate of around 16.92%.

Big Rapids has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of rainfall each year. Big Rapids has moderate air quality in relation to other cities in the US.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Big Rapids, Michigan

Tender Care Manor 1

728 Sheridan St

Big Rapids, MI 49307

1-855-240-2530

Tender Care Manor 1 is a senior care facility located at 728 Sheridan St in Big Rapids, Michigan. The facility is in a primarily lower income area, with an average household income of $25,011. It is heavily populated, ...

Assisted Living in Big Rapids, Michigan

SeniorScore™ for Big Rapids, Michigan

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Big Rapids, Michigan

Tender Care Manor 1

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Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living

Harmony Pines

Heights Manor

Whipples Adult Foster Home Care

Rorick Adult Foster Care

Royal View Retirement Community

Hga Non Profit Homes

Harmony Haven Home

Beech Street AIS

Grand Oaks Nursing Center

Margaret's Meadows

Transitional Health Services of Fremont

Fountainview Retirement Village of Fremont

Country Care Senior Assisted Living