There are 20 respite care facilities serving Lakeland, Florida. This includes 17 facilities in Lakeland and 3 nearby. The average cost / day of senior respite care in Florida is around $334, with costs running between $215 and $638 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $10,005, with costs ranging from about $6,438 to $19,140. The average annual cost is $83,950, which is above the US average of $77,380.
Located in Polk County, Lakeland is a mid size city in the State of Florida. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 459,654 people, there are 237,282 residing within the city. Around 29% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Lakeland has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $49,000 vs an average of $40,000 for the state of Florida. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.74% and the median home price is $121,500, which is much lower than the Florida average of $208,500.
Lakeland has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very high amounts of rain each year. Lakeland has an average rate of crime and average air quality compared to other cities.