There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Calais, Maine. This includes 3 facilities in Calais and 1 nearby. Assisted living costs in Maine range from around $107 to $268 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $165. The monthly expense averages about $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. Annually, the mean cost is about $59,400, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Calais, Maine
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- Calais scores lower than the Maine average of 68.
- Calais scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Calais Regional Hospital and Calais Regional Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Remeliah House Adult Family Care Home, North St Bridge Home, and Union Village Adult Family Care Home.
- There is a low 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 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (St. Croix Country Club).
- There are 14 parks near the city center, including Keenes Lake Family Campground, Calais Recreation Department, and Ganong Nature Park.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Calais United Methodist Chrch, and Calais United Methodist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.63% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,262, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,998, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,049, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.46%, 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.
- Calais receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Calais has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Calais has a very sparse population density of 90.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Calais have a very short daily commute time.
- Calais 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 84.07%.
Calais is a small town in Washington County within Maine. The city has a population of just 3,121, with 416,557 people in the surrounding metro area. The 55-and-over community makes up 35% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Calais is 63. The city's mean household income is $32,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $47,000 for the state of Maine. The mean home price in Calais is $138,000, which is much lower than the Maine average of $253,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 5.46%.
Calais has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives large amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Calais has better than average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.