There are 20 hospice facilities serving Medford, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Medford and 18 nearby. The costs per day of hospice care in Massachusetts range from $111 up to $200, with a median expense running approximately $153. The per month expense averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $55,080, which is the same as the US average of $55,080.
Medford is a mid-size city in Massachusetts. It is located in Middlesex County and is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro statistical area. While the surrounding area contains 3,325,860 inhabitants, there are 57,964 living within the city. Approximately 26% of the residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Medford is 75. The city has an average per capita income of $33,000 and an average household income is $72,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.45% and the mean housing price is $291,000, which is less than the state average of $514,500.
Medford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives large levels of precipitation each year. Medford has above average air quality ratings, very good water quality, and a low rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.