There are 20 respite care facilities serving Smyrna, Delaware. This includes 1 facility in Smyrna and 19 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Delaware range from around $312 up to $451 per day, with an average expense running about $426. The per month cost averages about $12,789 and ranges between $9,353 and $13,529. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $107,310, which is above the US average of $77,380.
Located in Kent County, Smyrna is a small city in the State of Delaware. It is part of the Dover metropolitan statistical area. With 122,003 residents in the surrounding metro area and 22,984 living in the city, it is the 9th largest city in the state. Those 55 and over make up about 23% of the community.
Smyrna has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $60,000 (the Delaware state average is $57,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.31% and the median home price is $321,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $349,500.
Smyrna has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives large amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Smyrna has a high rate of crime and moderate air quality.