There are 19 respite care facilities near Goose Creek, South Carolina. Short term respite care costs in South Carolina range from around $193 up to $377 per day, with an average expense running about $268. The per month cost averages about $8,048 and ranges between $5,786 and $11,310. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $67,525, which is below the US average of $77,380.
Goose Creek is a medium sized city in Berkeley County within the State of South Carolina. It is part of the Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan statistical area. The city has a population of 53,588, with 515,571 people in the surrounding statistical area. The 55+ community currently comprises around 18% of the overall population.
Goose Creek has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's median household income is $57,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $37,000 for the state of South Carolina. The median home price in Goose Creek is $231,000, which is somewhat higher than the South Carolina average of $163,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.06%.
Goose Creek has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other American cities, Goose Creek has good air quality ratings and exceptional water quality ratings.