There are 20 hospice facilities serving Acton, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Acton and 18 nearby. The costs per day of hospice in Massachusetts range from $111 up to $200, with a mean expenditure running around $153. The monthly expense averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Located in Middlesex County, Acton is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metropolitan statistical area. Though the surrounding statistical area has 3,325,860 inhabitants, there are 21,361 residing within the city limits. Approximately 24% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Acton has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $109,000 ($50,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The mean housing price in Acton is $721,500, which is higher than the state average of $514,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of around 4.61%.
Acton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets large amounts of rain each year. Acton has an exceptionally low crime rate, above average air quality, and excellent water quality in comparison to other cities.