There are 20 respite care facilities serving Carbondale, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 facilities in Carbondale and 18 nearby. The mean cost / day of senior respite care in Pennsylvania is $394, with costs running between $232 and $653 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $11,832, with costs ranging from about $6,960 to $19,575. The mean yearly cost is $99,196, which is over the national average of $77,380.
Carbondale is a small city in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It is included in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. The encompassing statistical area contains 447,866 inhabitants, but there are 13,862 residing within the city limits. Those 55 and over comprise 32% of the total community.
Carbondale has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $39,000 compared to an average of $51,000 for the whole of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is about 10.98% and the mean home price is $153,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $213,000.
Carbondale has extreme average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation each year. Carbondale has very low air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.