There are 17 respite care facilities serving Phenix City, Alabama. This includes 2 facilities in Phenix City and 15 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Alabama range from about $193 up to $461 per day, with a median expenditure running around $273. The per month expense averages roughly $8,178 and ranges between $5,786 and $13,833. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $68,620, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
Phenix City is a mid-size city in Russell County in the State of Alabama. It is part of the Columbus metro statistical area. It has a total population of 59,744, with 52,197 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. The senior community currently represents approximately 21% of the total population.
Phenix City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The median home price in the city is $132,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $145,500. Phenix City also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.19%. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($20,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama.
Phenix City has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very large levels of rainfall annually. Phenix City has a high rate of crime, very low water quality ratings, and low air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.