There are 8 respite care facilities serving Welaka, Florida. This includes 1 facility in Welaka and 7 nearby. The average cost per day for senior respite care in Florida is $334, with costs running between $215 and $638 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $10,005, with costs ranging from about $6,438 up to $19,140. The average annual cost is $83,950, which is higher than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Welaka is a small town in Putnam County, Florida. The encompassing area includes 765,362 people, but there are just 825 within the city itself. People over 55 constitute about 58% of the total community.
Welaka has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $20,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is around 8.65% and the mean home price is $253,500, which is somewhat higher than the Florida average of $208,500.
Welaka has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very large levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Welaka has a very low rate of crime, excellent air quality ratings, and very poor water quality.