According to our records, the state of Massachusetts has 1,003 senior living providers, which include 157 skilled nursing facilities. With costs of skilled nursing facilities in Massachusetts generally ranging between $8,460 and $15,840 monthly, the median annual cost adds up to around $149,472. The monthly nationwide median cost is about $7,632.
The Barnstable metro area has the highest skilled nursing costs in Massachusetts, with yearly costs of approximately $178,486 and ranging between $433 per day and $569 per day. The lowest skilled nursing costs in the state are around the Pittsfield area, where they average around $154,614 yearly and range between $396 and $576 per day.
Massachusetts has a very high SeniorScore™ of 74. With a total population of 6,547,612, it ranks as the 14th biggest state in the US. Among this populace, about 29% are over the age of 55. On average, residents have a life expectancy of around 80.5 years.
The average per capita wages in Massachusetts are about $35,062, with a mean income per household of $89,285, and a median income of approximately $70,742. The overall cost of living in the state is very high and it presently has an unemployment rate of roughly 8.14%.
Average temperatures in Massachusetts typically range between 38.7 and 58.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, it has a harsh climate, with a mean annual temperature of around 48.9 degrees.