There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Ashland, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Ashland and 19 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Virginia range from $39 up to $223, with a median cost running approximately $133. The per month expense averages around $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. Annually, the mean cost is about $47,880, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Ashland, VA can range from around $1,207 per month to $4,875 per month, with a median cost of approximately $3,846 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $46,155.
SeniorScore™ for Ashland, Virginia
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- Ashland scores higher than the Virginia average of 78.
- Ashland scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Bon Secours - Memorial Regional Medical, Sheltering Arms Rehab Hosp, and Healthsouth Medical Center.
- There are 54 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ashland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Alpha House, and Verena at Virginia Center.
- There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 171 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Hanover Country Club, Crossings Golf Club, The, and Dominion Club, The.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Courthouse Park, Echo Lake County Park, and Mt Vernon Baptist Church.
- There are 84 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church-Ashland, First Baptist Church of Elmont, and Gwathmey Baptist Church.
- There are 11 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 101 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 37 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $82,519, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $63,711, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,504, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $46,155 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,991 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.78%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ashland receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ashland has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Ashland has a sparse population density of 226.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ashland have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Ashland has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.31%.
Ashland is a small city in Hanover County, Virginia. It is included in the Richmond metropolitan area. The surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,006,618 people, but there are 15,227 residing in the city limits. People who are over the age of 55 make up around 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Ashland is 83. The average housing price in the city is $375,000, which is higher than the state average of $277,500. Ashland also has an average unemployment rate of around 5.78%. The city's average household income is $64,000 ($32,000 per capita), vs the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia.
Ashland has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives high amounts of rain annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Ashland has a moderate crime rate, very good water quality, and average air quality.