There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Falmouth, Massachusetts. This includes 4 facilities in Falmouth and 13 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in Massachusetts is about $175, with costs running between $42 and $254 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $5,247, with costs ranging from around $1,263 to $7,613. The average yearly cost is $62,964, which is over the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Falmouth, Massachusetts
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- Falmouth scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Falmouth scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, and Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc.
- There are 19 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including JML Care Center, Atria Woodbriar, and Heritage at Falmouth.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 83 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (53% of residents).
- There are 58 golf courses in or around the city, including Woodbriar - Falmouth, Woods Hole Golf Club, and Paul Harney Golf Club.
- There are 11 parks near the city center, including Sippewissett Campground & Cabins, Inc., Fuller Field, and Cape Cod Campresort & Cabins.
- There are 19 churches in or near the city, including First Congregational Church, Christ Lutheran Church, and St Barnabas Memorial Church.
- There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 49 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 40 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.83% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $91,622, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $54,732, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $45,833, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $75,600 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $144,175 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,336 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.67%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Falmouth receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Falmouth has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Falmouth has an average population density of 767.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Falmouth have a short daily commute time.
- Falmouth has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.91%.
Falmouth is a small city in Massachusetts. It is located in Barnstable County and is part of the Barnstable Town metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing area is home to 195,813 inhabitants, there are 8,221 living within the city. Those over 55 comprise 53% of the community.
Falmouth has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $46,000. The mean household income is $55,000 vs an average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.67% and the mean home price is $369,000, which is relatively lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Falmouth has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets heavy levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Falmouth has a moderate crime rate and above average air quality.