There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bridgewater, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Bridgewater and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Virginia range from about $39 to $223 per day, with a median expenditure running around $133. The monthly expense averages about $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $47,880, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Bridgewater can range between $2,925 per month and $6,970 per month. The average cost is about $3,750 per month, or around $45,000 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Bridgewater, Virginia
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- Bridgewater scores higher than the Virginia average of 78.
- Bridgewater scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Rockingham Memorial Hospital and Rockingham Memorial Hospital).
- There are 17 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bridgewater Home, Pleasant View, Inc, and White Birch Communities.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 67 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Lake/Peak Course at Lakeview Golf Course, Spotswood Country Club, and Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Natural Chimneys Park, Hillandale Park, and University Park.
- There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Church of Brethren Churches, Church of Brethren Churches, and Summit Church of Brethren.
- There are 12 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 52 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.70% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.50% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $70,771, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $53,451, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,663, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,000 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $107,675 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,480 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.37%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bridgewater receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Bridgewater has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Bridgewater has a sparse population density of 207.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bridgewater have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Bridgewater has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.71%.
Bridgewater is a small city in Virginia. It is located within Rockingham County and is part of the Harrisonburg metro area. The encompassing metro area is home to 90,513 residents, but there are 8,927 living within the city. The 55-and-over community represents approximately 28% of the overall population.
Bridgewater has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $53,000 (the Virginia state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is about 4.37% and the mean home price is $300,000, which is relatively higher than the Virginia average of $277,500.
Bridgewater has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. Bridgewater has better than average air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime compared to other cities.