Assisted Living in Fort Kent, Maine
There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Fort Kent, Maine. This includes 1 facility in Fort Kent and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Maine range from around $107 to $268 per day, with a median expense running approximately $165. The monthly cost averages about $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. Yearly, the mean cost is around $59,400, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Fort Kent, ME range from $1,950 per month up to $4,350 per month, with an average cost of about $3,355 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $40,260.
SeniorScore™ for Fort Kent, Maine
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- Fort Kent scores lower than the Maine average of 68.
- Fort Kent scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mercy Home, Rose Acres, and Forest Hill Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Fort Kent Golf Club, Birch Point Golf Club, and Caribou Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Eagle Lake Sporting Camps, Birch Haven Campground, and Clover Hill Campground.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Our Lady of Valley and Daughters of Wisdom).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within 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 2.38% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.24% 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 $50,576, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,358, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,913, 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 4.13%, which is very 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.
- This city has average air quality.
- Fort Kent has a very sparse population density of 34.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fort Kent have a very short daily commute time.
- Fort Kent 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 81.49%.
Fort Kent is a small city in the State of Maine. It is located in Aroostook County. While the surrounding metropolitan area has 416,557 residents, there are only 4,676 residing in the city. The 55+ community currently composes about 31% of the overall population.
Fort Kent has an average SeniorScore™ of 62. The mean housing price in the city is $177,000, which is lower than the Maine average of $253,500. Fort Kent also has a low unemployment rate of about 4.13%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($22,000 per person), vs the average of $47,000 for the state of Maine. Fort Kent has average air quality and a lower than average rate of crime compared to other cities in the US.
More About Fort Kent, Maine Top Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Kent, Maine
Rose Acres is a 66 bed senior care facility. It is located at PO Box 1047 in Fort Kent, Maine. With an average family income of $38,732, the facility is in a generally middle class area. ...
Country Village Estates is located at 260 Dugal Dr in Madawaska, Maine. It is a 27 unit senior housing facility. The neighboring area is sparsely populated, with roughly 4,000 individuals living in the 04756 zip code. With ...
12 miles away from Fort Kent, ME
Located at 339 French St Ste 223, La Maison Acadienne is a senior care community serving Madawaska, Maine. With approximately 4,000 residents in the 04756 zip code, the encompassing area is sparsely populated. It is a generally working ...
13 miles away from Fort Kent, ME
St Jude's Foster Home is a 4 bed residential care facility. It is located at 123 Wright St in Van Buren, Maine. With a median per-family income of $31,293, the community is in a generally low income area. ...
30 miles away from Fort Kent, ME