There are 19 memory care communities serving Lake Wales, Florida. This includes 2 communities in Lake Wales and 17 nearby. The mean cost / day of Alzheimers care in Florida is approximately $145, with costs ranging between $41 and $383 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $4,350, with costs ranging from around $1,232 up to $11,484. The mean yearly cost is $52,200, which is below the national average of $60,900.
Dementia care costs in Lake Wales typically range from about $3,300 per month to $6,262 per month, with an average cost of around $4,620 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of $55,440.
Lake Wales is a small city in Polk County, Florida. It is part of the Lakeland metro statistical area. The encompassing metro area contains 459,654 inhabitants, but there are 37,098 living inside the city itself. People who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 39% of the population.
Lake Wales has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $35,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The median housing price in Lake Wales is $145,500, which is less than the state average of $208,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 14.42%.
Lake Wales has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Lake Wales has average air quality and a moderate crime rate.