There are 20 respite care facilities serving Chicopee, Massachusetts. This includes 3 facilities in Chicopee and 17 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Massachusetts range from around $341 up to $638 daily, with an average cost running around $502. The monthly expense averages around $15,051 and ranges between $10,223 and $19,140. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $126,290, which is over the national average of $77,380.
Located within Hampden County, Chicopee is a medium sized city in the State of Massachusetts. It is included in the Springfield metro statistical area. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 531,908 residents, there are 55,307 residing within the city. Those over the age of 55 constitute approximately 29% of the total population.
Chicopee has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.24% and the mean home price is $148,500, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Chicopee has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city gets large amounts of rain annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Chicopee has a moderate crime rate, above average water quality, and average air quality.