There are 16 nursing homes serving Ashland, Alabama. This includes 1 in Ashland and 15 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Alabama range from around $133 up to $318 per day, with a median expense running around $188. The monthly cost averages around $5,640 and ranges between $3,990 and $9,540. Annually, the mean cost is around $68,620, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located within Clay County, Ashland is a small city in Alabama. The encompassing statistical area has 1,028,448 inhabitants, but there are 5,103 residing in the city. The senior community makes up about 30% of the overall population.
Ashland has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city's median household income is $35,000 ($19,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the state of Alabama. The median housing price in Ashland is $102,000, which is much lower than the Alabama average of $145,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.4%.
Ashland has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers. The city receives very large levels of rainfall each year. Ashland has a higher than average crime rate and average air quality in relation to other American cities.