There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Bristol, Rhode Island. This includes 2 facilities in Bristol and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Rhode Island range from about $61 to $213 per day, with a median cost running approximately $163. The per month expense averages around $4,895 and ranges between $1,825 and $6,388. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $58,740, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bristol, Rhode Island
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- Bristol scores lower than the Rhode Island average of 75.
- Bristol scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 7 hospitals within close range of the city, including Saint Anne's Hospital, A Caritas Family Hospital, Emma Pendleton Bradley Hosp, and Dr J Corrigan Mental Hlth Ctr.
- There are 98 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Saint Elizabeth Manor, Silver Creek Manor, and Benjamin Church Manor.
- 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 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 433 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 high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 111 golf courses in or around the city, including Bristol Golf Club, Rhode Island Country Club, and Wampanoag Golf Course.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Kennedy Park, and Green Animals Topiary Garden.
- There are 244 churches in or near the city, including St Michaels Episcopal Church, Our Lady of Montana Carmel, and First Congregational Church.
- There are 13 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 199 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 7 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 150 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.23% 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%.
- Rhode Island has an average state income tax of 2.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $80,067, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $64,405, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,460, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $63,900 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $103,113 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,290 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,768 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.16%, which is low 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.
- Bristol receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bristol has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Bristol has a dense population density of 2,337.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bristol have an average daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Bristol has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.27%.
Bristol is a small city in Bristol County, Rhode Island. It is included in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro statistical area. While the surrounding area is home to 838,011 residents, there are 22,938 within the city itself. People who are 55 and over represent around 30% of the community.
Bristol has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $31,000 and a mean household income is $64,000 (the Rhode Island state average is $68,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.16% and the median housing price is $487,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $432,000.
Bristol has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives heavy levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities, Bristol has a very low crime rate, average air quality, and excellent water quality ratings.