There are 9 skilled nursing facilities serving Augusta, Maine. This includes 3 facilities in Augusta and 6 nearby. Skilled nursing costs in Maine range from about $250 up to $439 daily, with a mean expense running around $330. The monthly expense averages roughly $9,900 and ranges between $7,488 and $13,176. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $118,800, which is above the nationwide average of $91,584.
Augusta is the capital city of the State of Maine. It is located within Kennebec County. With 26,086 inhabitants within the city itself and 416,557 in the surrounding metro area, it is the fifth biggest city in Maine. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 31% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Augusta is 66. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $40,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is about 7.51% and the median housing price is $42,000, which is lower than the state average of $253,500.
Augusta has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives average levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Augusta has an average crime rate and above average air quality ratings.