There are 20 respite care facilities serving Taunton, Massachusetts. This includes 3 facilities in Taunton and 17 nearby. Respite care costs in Massachusetts range from around $341 up to $638 daily, with a median expenditure running approximately $502. The per month expense averages around $15,051 and ranges between $10,223 and $19,140. Yearly, the median cost is about $126,290, which is greater than the US average of $77,380.
Taunton is a small city in Bristol County within the State of Massachusetts. It is part of the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 436,658 inhabitants, there are 49,036 residing in the city limits. The senior community currently represents approximately 26% of the total population.
Taunton has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's median household income is $51,000 ($26,000 per person), versus an average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The median housing price in Taunton is $181,500, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 9.18%.
Taunton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets high amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Taunton has an average rate of crime, exceptional water quality ratings, and moderate air quality.