There are 19 hospice facilities serving Westfield, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Westfield and 17 nearby. Hospice care costs in Massachusetts range from about $111 to $200 daily, with an average expenditure running approximately $153. The per month expense 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 national average of $55,080.
Westfield is a small city in Massachusetts. It is located within Hampden County and is included in the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing metro area contains 531,908 residents, but there are 41,804 residing within the city limits. Those who are 55 and over represent approximately 26% of the total community.
Westfield has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000 and a median household income is $53,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is about 7.21% and the average home price is $168,000, which is significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Westfield has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The area gets large levels of rain annually. Westfield has a lower than average crime rate, above average water quality ratings, and moderate air quality in relation to other cities in the US.