Assisted Living in Sparta, Michigan

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Sparta, Michigan. This includes 3 facilities in Sparta and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 up to $262 per day, with a median expenditure running around $107. The per month cost averages about $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the median cost is about $38,400, which is under the US average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Sparta, MI generally ranges from around $1,421 per month all the way up to $7,500 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,788 per month, or about $45,450 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Sparta, Michigan

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sparta scores higher than the Michigan average of 71.
Sparta scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

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 40 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services, Storypoint - Rockford/Grand Rapids, and Spectrum Community Services Algoma Home.
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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 103 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
There are 78 golf courses in or around the city, including Rogue River Golf Course, Sparta Moose Lodge, and Alpine Golf Club.
There are 6 parks near the city center, including Howard Christensen Nature Center, Lakeside Camp Park, and Grower\'s Edge Hydroponics & Garden Supply.
There are 91 churches in or near the city, including Christ\'s Church at Ballard\'s, Sparta Baptist Church, and Holy Family Catholic Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 45 grocery stores within the city.
There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 55 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.70% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.56% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $60,823, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $54,065, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,503, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,450 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $101,105 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,200 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 11.51%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sparta receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Sparta has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Sparta has a sparse population density of 247.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Sparta have a long daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Sparta has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.92%.

Sparta is a small city in Kent County in Michigan. It is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing statistical area has 611,236 people, but there are 13,040 living inside the city. Those over 55 compose about 23% of the population.

The SeniorScore™ for Sparta is 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $54,000 in comparison to an average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is approximately 11.51% and the median home price is $190,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $177,000.

Sparta has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of rain annually. Sparta has low air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.

More About Sparta, Michigan

Meadowlark Retirement Village

65 Ida Red

Sparta, MI 49345

1-855-224-5130

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Meadowlark Retirement Village is a senior community located at 65 Ida Red in Sparta, Michigan. With an average family income of $52,899, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It has an average population density, with ...

Assisted Living in Sparta, Michigan

SeniorScore™ for Sparta, Michigan

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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