Assisted Living in Chester, South Carolina
There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Chester, South Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Chester and 17 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in South Carolina is around $96, with costs ranging between $31 and $197 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,874, with costs ranging from about $930 to $5,910. The mean annual cost is $34,485, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Chester, SC typically range from about $1,426 per month up to $5,175 per month, with a median cost of around $3,000 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $36,000.
SeniorScore™ for Chester, South Carolina
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- Chester scores significantly lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
- Chester scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Chester Regional Medical Center).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Upstate Villa, Palmetto Village of Chester, and Chester Regional Medical Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Chester Golf Club, Rock Hill Country Club, and Pinetuck Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Chester State Park).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Church of God of Prophecy, Chester Church of Christ, and A R Presbyterian Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.42% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.61%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $44,708, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,749, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,927, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,300 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,723 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,324 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 15.64%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chester receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Chester has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- This city has very poor water quality.
- Chester has a very sparse population density of 72.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chester have an average daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Chester has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.65%.
Chester is a small city in Chester County, South Carolina. While the encompassing area has 807,624 people, there are 19,847 residing within the city. Around 28% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Chester has an average SeniorScore™ of 62. The mean housing price in the city is $126,000, which is lower than the South Carolina average of $163,500. Chester has a high unemployment rate of approximately 15.64%. The city's mean household income is $32,000 ($18,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $37,000 for the entire state of South Carolina.
Chester has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Chester has a very high rate of crime, very poor water quality, and better than average air quality ratings.
More About Chester, South Carolina Top Assisted Living Facilities in Chester, South Carolina
Upstate Villa is a senior care community located at 570 Center Rd in Chester, South Carolina. The community is in a mostly working class area, with an average household income of $32,832. It has a medium-density population, with ...
Palmetto Village of Chester is located at 570 Center Rd in Chester, South Carolina. It is a 100 unit senior community. The facility is in a mostly working class area, with an average family income of $32,832. ...
Located at 1830 West Main St, Morningside of Rock Hill is a senior housing facility serving Rock Hill, South Carolina. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 55,000 poeple living in the zip code of 29732. With ...
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Park Pointe Village is a 40 room senior care facility situated around the Newport neighborhood of Rock Hill, South Carolina. With around 55,000 people residing in the zip code of 29732, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It ...
19 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 400 Rowells Rd, Catawba Community Care Home is a residential care facility in Catawba, South Carolina. With approximately 5,000 individuals living in the 29704 zip code, the encompassing area is sparsely populated. It is a mostly ...
19 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 1611 Constitution Blvd, HarborChase of Rock Hill is a senior care facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average family income of $51,684. With roughly 55,000 ...
20 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 1130 India Hook Rd, Westminster Towers is a senior housing community serving Rock Hill, South Carolina. With a median household income of $51,684, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It is heavily populated, ...
20 miles away from Chester, SC
Agape Post Acute Care Center - Rock Hill is located at 159 Sedgewood Dr in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is a 99 bed nursing home facility. The encompassing area has a dense population, with around 55,000 people ...
20 miles away from Chester, SC
Westminster Health and Rehab Center is located at 1330 India Hook Rd Rock Hill, SC 29732 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is a 22 unit skilled nursing facility. The community is in a largely middle class area, ...
20 miles away from Chester, SC
Brookdale Ebenezer Road is a senior care community for individuals over 55 situated close to the Newport area of Rock Hill, South Carolina. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median family income of $51,684. ...
20 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 1800 India Hook Rd in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Brookdale Spring Arbor is a senior housing facility serving people 55 and up. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-household income of ...
21 miles away from Chester, SC
Yorktowne Village is a senior care community located at 44 Ross Cannon St Ste 42 in York, South Carolina. With an average family income of $47,180, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It has a ...
21 miles away from Chester, SC
Agape Senior - Rock Hill Assisted Living is a senior care community located at 1785 Lexington Common Dr in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median family income of $51,684. ...
23 miles away from Chester, SC
Whitney Place is a 24 bed senior housing facility located in Union, South Carolina. The encompassing area has an average population density, with approximately 20,000 people residing in the 29379 zip code. It is a primarily lower income ...
23 miles away from Chester, SC
Morningside of Lancaster is a senior housing community located nearby the Lancaster Mill neighborhood of Lancaster, South Carolina. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 47,000 individuals residing in the 29720 zip code. It is a predominantly ...
24 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 709 Rice Ave in Union, South Carolina, Heartland Health Care Center-Union is an 88 unit nursing facility. The neighboring area has an average population density, with around 20,000 residents in the zip code of 29379. With ...
24 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 822 Front St, Evans Coghill Homes is a senior community in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The community is in a generally upper class area, with a median household income of $88,158. With about 26,000 people residing ...
27 miles away from Chester, SC
Located at 9937 Waxhaw Hwy in Waxhaw, North Carolina, Liberty Family Care Home is a 3 room care home. The community is in a generally upscale area, with an average family income of $89,297. It has a dense ...
29 miles away from Chester, SC
Lake Wylie is a senior housing community situated within the Lake Wylie area of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. With an average household income of $54,594, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It is heavily populated, ...
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