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Assisted Living in West Helena, Arkansas

There are 6 assisted living facilities near West Helena, Arkansas. The costs per day for assisted living in Arkansas range from $47 to $185, with a median cost running around $95. The per month expense averages roughly $2,850 and ranges between $1,400 and $5,538. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $34,200, which is under the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for West Helena, Arkansas



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

63

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • West Helena scores lower than the Arkansas average of 69.
  • West Helena scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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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 (Helena Regional Medical Center).
  • There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Heritage Hill Manor, Crestpark Helena, and Omega Care, Inc..
  • There is an average 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 31 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
  • There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including West Helena Municipal Golf Course, West Helena Municipal Golf Course, and Marianna Country Club.
  • There are 7 parks near the city center, including Delta Heritage Trails State, Parks & Tourism Department, and Freedom Park.
  • There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Lighthouse Assembly of God, Arkansas Valley Baptist Association, and Allen Temple Ame Church.
  • There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
  • There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 0.84% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.57% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 9.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Arkansas has an average state income tax of 4.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $37,466, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $25,826, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $14,524, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $36,750 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $61,138 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $17,420 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $38,347 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 18.91%, which is very high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • West Helena receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • West Helena has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • West Helena has a sparse population density of 248.0 people per square mile.
  • Residents of West Helena have a very short daily commute time.
  • West Helena has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.87%.

West Helena is a small city in Phillips County, Arkansas. While the encompassing statistical area has 813,489 residents, there are 9,107 living inside the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently composes around 23% of the overall population.

The SeniorScore™ for West Helena is 63. The city's mean household income is $26,000 ($15,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $35,000 for the whole of Arkansas. The mean housing price in West Helena is $93,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $117,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 18.91%.

West Helena has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city gets very high levels of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, West Helena has better than average air quality.

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