There are 20 respite care facilities serving Blackstone, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Blackstone and 18 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Massachusetts range from about $341 to $638 per day, with an average expense running approximately $502. The monthly cost averages roughly $15,051 and ranges between $10,223 and $19,140. Yearly, the median cost is about $126,290, which is above the US average of $77,380.
Blackstone is a small city in the State of Massachusetts. It is located within Worcester County and is part of the Worcester metro area. It has a total population of 9,026, with 647,315 people in the encompassing metro area. The 55-and-over community composes approximately 23% of the overall population.
Blackstone has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $33,000 and a median household income is $74,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The median home price in Blackstone is $414,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $514,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 6.69%.
Blackstone has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets large amounts of rainfall annually. Blackstone has average air quality ratings and a very low crime rate in relation to other cities.