There are 20 respite care facilities serving Salem, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Salem and 18 nearby. The costs per day for senior respite care in Massachusetts range from $341 up to $638, with a median cost running approximately $502. The monthly cost averages about $15,051 and ranges between $10,223 and $19,140. Annually, the median cost is about $126,290, which is above the nationwide average of $77,380.
Salem is a small city in Massachusetts. It is located in Essex County and is included in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 3,325,860 people, there are 41,109 residing within the city itself. About 25% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Salem has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's mean household income is $56,000 ($31,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The mean home price in Salem is $228,000, which is much less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Salem has a high unemployment rate of around 10.2%.
Salem has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets high levels of rain each year. Salem has moderate air quality, exceptional water quality ratings, and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other cities in the US.