There are 19 respite care facilities serving Bellingham, Washington. This includes 12 facilities in Bellingham and 7 nearby. The daily costs for respite care in Washington range from $145 up to $525, with a mean expenditure running approximately $367. The per month cost averages about $11,006 and ranges between $4,350 and $15,747. Yearly, the mean cost is around $92,345, which is above the national average of $77,380.
Bellingham is a medium-sized city in Whatcom County, Washington. It has a population of 117,728, with 5,380,824 residents in the surrounding statistical area. About 26% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Bellingham is 70. The city's median household income is $47,000 ($26,000 per capita), vs the average of $51,000 for the whole of Washington. The median home price in Bellingham is $264,000, which is somewhat lower than the Washington average of $325,500. Bellingham also has a high unemployment rate of about 9.64%.
Bellingham has extreme mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Bellingham has a moderate rate of crime and exceptional air quality.