Assisted Living in Lewes, Delaware
There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Lewes, Delaware. This includes 1 facility in Lewes and 16 nearby. The mean cost / day for assisted living in Delaware is approximately $183, with costs ranging between $100 and $197 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $5,500, with costs ranging from about $2,995 to $5,910. The mean yearly cost is $66,000, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Lewes typically range between $2,850 per month and $8,175 per month. The median cost is around $5,103 per month, or around $61,230 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Lewes, Delaware
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- Lewes scores higher than the Delaware average of 76.
- Lewes scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Beebe Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cadbury at Lewes, Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation, and Cadia Rehabilitation Renaissance.
- 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 78.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 58 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (49% of residents).
- There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Midway Par 3 Golf Course, Kings Creek Country Club, and Pitch-n-Putt Course at Golf Park at Rehoboth Beach.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Cape Henlopen State Park, Homestead Campground, and Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum and Gift Shop.
- There are 15 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church of Lewes, Bethel United Methodist Church, and Midway Assembly of God Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 40 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 14 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.19% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.27% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Delaware has an average state income tax of 4.42%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $77,631, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $55,505, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $35,679, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $68,940 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $117,895 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,995 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.97%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lewes receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Lewes has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Lewes has a sparse population density of 400.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lewes have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Lewes has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.83%.
Lewes is a small city in Delaware. It is located within Sussex County. It is the 10th largest city in Delaware. The encompassing area is home to 160,728 people, but there are 19,650 living in the city itself. Those over the age of 55 constitute around 49% of the population.
Lewes has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $36,000 and a median household income is $56,000 (the Delaware state average is $57,000). The current unemployment rate is around 4.97% and the average home price is $477,000, which is higher than the state average of $349,500.
Lewes has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets large amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities, Lewes has an average crime rate and low air quality ratings.
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