There are 18 assisted living facilities serving East Providence, Rhode Island. This includes 6 facilities in East Providence and 12 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Rhode Island is $163, with costs running between $61 and $213 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,895, with costs ranging from around $1,825 to $6,388. The average annual cost is $58,740, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for East Providence, Rhode Island
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- East Providence scores lower than the Rhode Island average of 75.
- East Providence scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 13 hospitals within close range of the city, including Miriam Hospital, Butler Hospital, and Emma Pendleton Bradley Hosp.
- There are 131 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Harris Health Center, Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, and Winslow Gardens.
- There is a very 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 672 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 136 golf courses in or around the city, including Metacomet Country Club, Wannamoisett Country Club, and Agawam Hunt Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including India Point Park, Prospect Terrace Park, and Burnside Park.
- There are 519 churches in or near the city, including Sacred Heart Rectory, Our Lady of Loreto Church, and Haven United Methodist Church.
- There are 13 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 328 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 22 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 228 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.71% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.31% 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 $53,493, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,346, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,182, which is lower 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 9.66%, which is high 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.
- East Providence receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- East Providence has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- East Providence has a dense population density of 4,496.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of East Providence have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- East Providence has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 69.75%.
East Providence is a small city in Providence County, Rhode Island. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 838,011 residents, there are 21,963 living within the city limits. Around 30% of the local populace are over 55.
East Providence has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $42,000 (the Rhode Island state average is $68,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.66% and the average home price is $321,000, which is somewhat less than the Rhode Island average of $432,000.
East Providence has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets high amounts of rainfall each year. East Providence has an exceptionally low crime rate, very good water quality, and very low air quality ratings in comparison to similarly-sized cities.