There are 20 skilled nursing facilities serving Providence, Rhode Island. This includes 2 facilities in Providence and 18 nearby. The mean cost per day for skilled nursing care in Rhode Island is $300, with costs running between $238 and $366 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $9,000, with costs ranging from around $7,128 to $10,980. The mean annual cost is $108,000, which is higher than the national average of $91,584.
Located in Providence County, Providence is the capital of Rhode Island. It is included in the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area. It is the biggest city in Rhode Island. While the city includes 203,571 people, the surrounding statistical area includes a population of 838,011. The senior community currently makes up about 19% of the overall population.
Providence has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $41,000 in comparison to an average of $68,000 for the state of Rhode Island. The current unemployment rate is roughly 13.63% and the mean home price is $187,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $432,000.
Providence has extreme mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city receives heavy amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Providence has exceptional water quality, very poor air quality, and a high crime rate.