Assisted Living in Okeechobee, Florida

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Okeechobee, Florida. This includes 1 facility in Okeechobee and 18 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in Florida is $100, with costs ranging between $28 and $264 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,000, with costs ranging from around $850 to $7,920. The mean yearly cost is $36,000, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Okeechobee typically ranges from as little as $1,000 per month to $5,750 per month. The median cost is about $2,750 per month, or around $33,000 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Okeechobee, Florida

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Okeechobee scores significantly lower than the Florida average of 76.
Okeechobee scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Raulerson Hospital).
There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Okeechobee Health Care Facility and Grand Oaks of Okeechobee)
There is a 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 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 19 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Okeechobee Golf & Country Club, Blue Heron Golf & Country Club, and KOA Fairways Golf Course.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including River Bluff RV & Fishing Resort, Silver Palms RV Resort, and Okeechobee KOA.
There are 2 churches in or near the city (Basinger Church of God and Abundant Blessings Assembly).
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 18 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.66% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.81% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.75%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Florida has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $52,567, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $36,786, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,554, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $33,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $106,580 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $37,477 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 11.22%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Okeechobee receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Okeechobee has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has very good air quality.
This city has average water quality.
Okeechobee has a very sparse population density of 40.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Okeechobee have an average daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Okeechobee has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 69.71%.

Located in Okeechobee County, Okeechobee is a small city in the State of Florida. The city has a total population of 43,841, with 765,362 people in the encompassing area. People who are 55 and over compose 30% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Okeechobee is 64. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The average housing price in Okeechobee is $103,500, which is less than the Florida average of $208,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 11.22%.

Okeechobee has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities, Okeechobee has a moderate crime rate, excellent air quality, and moderate water quality.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Okeechobee, Florida

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee

203 SE 2nd St

Okeechobee, FL 34974

1-855-233-7205

Grand Oaks of Okeechobee is a senior housing community situated in the Cypress Quarters area of Okeechobee, Florida. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median household income of $39,915. With roughly 25,000 residents ...

Assisted Living in Okeechobee, Florida

SeniorScore™ for Okeechobee, Florida

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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Grand Oaks of Okeechobee

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