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Assisted Living in Bluffton, Indiana

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bluffton, Indiana. This includes 2 facilities in Bluffton and 18 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Indiana range from $37 to $274, with an average cost running about $124. The monthly expense averages around $3,724 and ranges between $1,095 and $8,220. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $44,685, which is above the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Bluffton, Indiana



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

68

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Bluffton scores lower than the Indiana average of 74.
  • Bluffton scores lower than the national average of 72.
52

Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Bluffton Regional Medical Center).
  • There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bluffton Regional Medical Center Care Center, Signature Healthcare of Bluffton, and Christian Care Retirement Community.
  • 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a high property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 34 golf courses in or around the city, including Hickory Hill Golf Course, Parlor City Country Club, and Bluewater Golf Club.
  • There is 1 park near the city center (Ouabache State Park).
  • There are 31 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, Apostolic Christian Church, and St Joseph Catholic Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.35% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $58,334, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $46,372, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $24,014, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 10.34%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Bluffton receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Bluffton has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Bluffton has a sparse population density of 113.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Bluffton have a very short daily commute time.
  • Bluffton has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 86.94%.

Located within Wells County, Bluffton is a small city in Indiana. It is part of the Fort Wayne metro statistical area. It has a total population of 14,645, with 335,147 people in the surrounding metropolitan area. People who are over 55 compose about 29% of the population.

Bluffton has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The average home price in the city is $163,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $163,500. Bluffton also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.34%. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($24,000 per person), versus the average of $49,000 for the state of Indiana.

Bluffton has harsh mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Bluffton has exceptional air quality and a very low crime rate.

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Tipton Place

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Huntington, IN 46750

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