There are 20 hospice facilities serving Petaluma, California. This includes 10 facilities in Petaluma and 10 nearby. The costs per day for hospice care in California range from $111 to $200, with an average expenditure running about $153. The monthly expense averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $55,080, which is on par with the US average of $55,080.
Petaluma is a mid-size city in California. It is located in Sonoma County. While the city itself contains 70,223 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area includes a total population of 20,301,672. The 55+ community represents approximately 27% of the overall population.
Petaluma has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $36,000 and a median household income is $76,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is about 7.19% and the median home price is $240,000, which is much lower than the California average of $451,500.
Petaluma has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives optimal amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities, Petaluma has good air quality ratings, good water quality, and an average rate of crime.