There are 18 hospice facilities serving Portland, Maine. This includes 5 facilities in Portland and 13 nearby. Hospice care costs in Maine range from around $111 up to $200 daily, with an average expenditure running about $153. The monthly cost averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Portland is a mid size city in Cumberland County, Maine. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metro area. It is the largest city in the state. The surrounding metropolitan area has 431,997 people, but there are 65,261 living within the city itself. 24% of the local residents are over 55.
Portland has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $29,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.15% and the average home price is $178,500, which is lower than the state average of $253,500.
Portland has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy levels of rain annually. Portland has a low rate of crime and moderate air quality in comparison to other American cities.