There are 19 assisted living facilities serving West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in West Yarmouth and 18 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Massachusetts is around $175, with costs ranging between $42 and $254 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $5,247, with costs ranging from around $1,263 to $7,613. The average yearly cost is $62,964, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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- West Yarmouth scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- West Yarmouth scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Cape Cod Hospital and Cape Cod Hospital).
- There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maplewood at Mayflower Place, Thirwood Place, and Windsor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a 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 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 148 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 57 golf courses in or around the city, including Links 9 Course at Bayberry Hills Golf Club, Bass River Golf Course, and Blue Rock Golf Course.
- There are 10 parks near the city center, including Campers Haven Campground, Craigville Beach, and Hart Farm.
- There are 37 churches in or near the city, including West Yarmouth Cong Church, Balcom John M Rev, and United Methodist Church.
- There are 15 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 62 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 57 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.83% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $61,229, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,314, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $29,121, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $144,175 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.80%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- West Yarmouth receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- West Yarmouth has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- West Yarmouth has an average population density of 841.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of West Yarmouth have a short daily commute time.
- West Yarmouth has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.91%.
West Yarmouth is a small city in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. It is included in the Barnstable Town metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding area contains 195,813 residents, there are 8,402 living in the city itself. Residents 55 and over constitute around 37% of the community.
West Yarmouth has a very high SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The mean home price in West Yarmouth is $421,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $514,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 7.8%.
West Yarmouth has harsh mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives high levels of precipitation each year. When compared to similarly-sized cities, West Yarmouth has above average air quality.