There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Guilford, Connecticut. This includes 3 facilities in Guilford and 16 nearby. The median cost / day of assisted living in Connecticut is approximately $176, with costs ranging between $67 and $307 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $5,289, with costs ranging from around $2,000 up to $9,200. The median yearly cost is $63,468, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Guilford, CT generally range between $3,235 per month and $7,125 per month. The average cost is around $4,890 per month, or about $58,680 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Guilford, Connecticut
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- Guilford scores lower than the Connecticut average of 75.
- Guilford scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including The Connecticut Hospice, Conn Mental Health Center, and Masonic Home And Hospital.
- There are 70 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Guilford House, Evergreen Woods, and The Gables at Guilford.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 235 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 a high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 96 golf courses in or around the city, including Guilford Lakes Golf Course, Madison Country Club, and Twin Lakes Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Chatfield Hollow State Park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, and East Rock Park.
- There are 132 churches in or near the city, including St George Catholic Church, Christ Episcopal Church, and First Congregational Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 144 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 101 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.66% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.69% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.85%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Connecticut has an average state income tax of 3.20%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $132,354, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $95,085, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $52,709, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $58,680 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $155,125 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,020 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,450 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.97%, 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.
- Guilford receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Guilford has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has average water quality.
- Guilford has a sparse population density of 475.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Guilford have an average daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Guilford has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.09%.
Located within New Haven County, Guilford is a small city in the State of Connecticut. It is included in the New Haven-Milford metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metro area contains 684,444 people, there are 22,375 living within the city limits. The 55-and-over community makes up around 35% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Guilford is 75. The city has an average per capita income of $53,000 and an average household income is $95,000 (the Connecticut state average is $79,000). The current unemployment rate is about 5.97% and the average home price is $589,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $456,000.
Guilford has harsh average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives very large amounts of rainfall each year. Guilford has moderate water quality ratings, very poor air quality, and an exceptionally low rate of crime in relation to other cities in the United States.