There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Newport, Rhode Island. This includes 1 facility in Newport and 19 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Rhode Island is $163, with costs ranging between $61 and $213 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,895, with costs ranging from around $1,825 to $6,388. The mean annual cost is $58,740, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Newport, Rhode Island
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- Newport scores lower than the Rhode Island average of 75.
- Newport scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Newport Hospital and Newport Hospital).
- There are 36 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Blenheim-Newport, Forest Farm Health Care Center, and The John Clarke Retirement and Nursing Center.
- There is an average 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 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 109 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 86 golf courses in or around the city, including Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club, Orchard Course at Newport National Golf Club, and Newport Country Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Miantonomi Memorial Park, Norman Bird Sanctuary, and Fort Adams State Park.
- There are 86 churches in or near the city, including Chapel of Hope, St Columba\'s Chapel, and St Lucy\'s Catholic Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 62 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 58 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.50% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.98% 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 $73,669, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $54,955, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $36,362, which is significantly higher 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 3.88%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Newport receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Newport has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Newport has a dense population density of 3,103.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Newport have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Newport 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 91.09%.
Located in Newport County, Newport is a small city in the State of Rhode Island. It is included in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metropolitan area. With 838,011 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area and 24,727 within the city itself, it is the tenth biggest city in Rhode Island. People over the age of 55 comprise around 26% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Newport is 70. The city's mean household income is $55,000 ($36,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $68,000 for the whole of Rhode Island. The mean home price in Newport is $291,000, which is much less than the Rhode Island average of $432,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of around 3.88%.
Newport has harsh average temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Newport has a moderate crime rate, average air quality ratings, and exceptional water quality in relation to other cities.