There are 21 respite care facilities serving Olympia, Washington. This includes 15 facilities in Olympia and 6 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Washington range from about $145 to $525 daily, with an average expenditure running around $367. The per month expense averages about $11,006 and ranges between $4,350 and $15,747. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $92,345, which is above the nationwide average of $77,380.
Olympia is a mid size city in Thurston County and is also the capital city of the State of Washington. With 167,094 people living inside the city itself and 5,380,824 in the encompassing metropolitan area, it is the sixth biggest city in Washington. The 55+ community currently composes around 27% of the total population.
Olympia has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median home price in the city is $216,000, which is less than the Washington average of $325,500. Olympia has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.77%. The city's median household income is $65,000 ($32,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the state of Washington.
Olympia has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives very large levels of precipitation annually. Olympia has an average crime rate, good water quality ratings, and excellent air quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.