There are 13 nursing homes serving Fitzgerald, Georgia. This includes 2 in Fitzgerald and 11 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Georgia range from around $116 up to $240 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $180. The per month expense averages roughly $5,400 and ranges between $3,480 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $65,700, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Fitzgerald is a small city in Georgia. It is located within Ben Hill County. The surrounding metro area includes 1,342,727 people, but there are 18,687 living within the city limits. People 55 and over constitute approximately 27% of the community.
Fitzgerald has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000 and a mean household income is $33,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 12.57% and the average home price is $123,000, which is relatively lower than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Fitzgerald has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives high amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Fitzgerald has a high crime rate and very good air quality.