Assisted Living in Newcastle, Maine

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Newcastle, Maine. This includes 1 facility in Newcastle and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Maine is approximately $165, with costs ranging between $107 and $268 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,950, with costs ranging from around $3,200 up to $8,040. The median yearly cost is $59,400, which is above the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Newcastle, Maine

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Newcastle scores significantly higher than the Maine average of 68.
Newcastle scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Miles Memorial Hospital and Miles Memorial Hospital).
There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lincoln Home, Hodgdon Green, and Cove's Edge.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (41% of residents).
There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Wawenock Country Club, Boothbay Country Club, and Shore Acres Golf Course at Sebasco Harbor Resort.
There are 9 parks near the city center, including Damariscotta River Association, Lake Pemaquid Campground, and Duck Puddle Campground.
There are 35 churches in or near the city, including St Patrick\'s Church, United Church of Christ, and St Patrick Catholic Church.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.40% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.84% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $64,652, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,656, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,475, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.39%, which is low 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.

General Quality of Life

Newcastle receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Newcastle has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Newcastle has a very sparse population density of 60.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Newcastle have a short daily commute time.
Newcastle has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.19%.

Newcastle is a small municipality in Lincoln County, Maine. While the city itself has only 1,752 people, the surrounding area contains a total population of 416,557. Approximately 41% of the local populace are over 55.

Newcastle has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $28,000 and a mean household income is $48,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The median housing price in Newcastle is $388,500, which is higher than the Maine average of $253,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 5.39%.

Newcastle has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets large amounts of rainfall each year. Newcastle has better than average air quality when compared to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Newcastle, Maine

Lincoln Home

22 River Rd

Newcastle, ME 04553

1-855-222-1541

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Located at 22 River Rd, Lincoln Home is a senior housing facility in Newcastle, Maine. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with approximately 3,000 individuals living in the 04553 zip code. It is a predominantly middle class ...

Assisted Living in Newcastle, Maine

SeniorScore™ for Newcastle, Maine

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Newcastle, Maine

Lincoln Home

Cove's Edge

Hodgdon Green

Round Pond Green

Waldoboro Green

Boothbay Green

Jefferson Green

The Gregory Wing At St. Andrews Village

Progressive Housing

Robin's Nest Boarding Home

Winship Green Center For Health and Rehabilitation

The Plant Memorial Home

Seven Tree Manor

Maine General Alzheimer's Care Center

Arbor Terrace

Sunnybrook

Knox Center For Long Term Care

Methodist Conference Home

Hillside Terrace

Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation