There are 20 respite care facilities serving Ludlow, Massachusetts. This includes 1 facility in Ludlow and 19 nearby. The mean daily cost for senior respite care in Massachusetts is approximately $502, with costs running between $341 and $638 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $15,051, with costs ranging from about $10,223 up to $19,140. The mean yearly cost is $126,290, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Located within Hampden County, Ludlow is a small city in Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. Though the encompassing statistical area is home to 531,908 residents, there are 21,103 residing in the city. The 55-and-over community represents 29% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Ludlow is 77. The city's average household income is $61,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The average housing price in Ludlow is $339,000, which is lower than the state average of $514,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.75%.
Ludlow has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area receives high levels of rain annually. Ludlow has better than average water quality ratings, moderate air quality ratings, and a lower than average rate of crime compared to other American cities.