There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Sandwich, Massachusetts. This includes 2 facilities in Sandwich and 17 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Massachusetts range from $42 to $254, with an average expense running around $175. The monthly cost averages roughly $5,247 and ranges between $1,263 and $7,613. Annually, the average cost is around $62,964, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sandwich, Massachusetts
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- Sandwich scores higher than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Sandwich scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Barnstable County Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital, and Cape Cod Hospital.
- There are 28 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Decatur House, Cape Cod Nursing Homes, and Cape Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
- There is a high 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 158 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 70 golf courses in or around the city, including Holly Ridge Golf Club, Ridge Club, and Sandwich Hollows Golf Club.
- There are 15 parks near the city center, including Heritage Museums & Gardens, Shawme-Crowell State Forest, and Peters Pond RV Resort.
- There are 38 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Christ, St John\'s Episcopal Church, and First Church of Christ.
- There are 13 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 76 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 68 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 $99,263, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $81,094, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $38,951, 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 3.62%, which is very 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.
- Sandwich receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Sandwich has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Sandwich has an average population density of 784.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sandwich have an average daily commute time.
- Sandwich has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.54%.
Sandwich is a small city in Barnstable County within Massachusetts. It is part of the Barnstable Town metropolitan area. The city has a population of 10,359, with 195,813 inhabitants in the encompassing metro area. Residents over 55 compose 33% of the population.
Sandwich has a very high SeniorScore™ of 80. The city has an average per capita income of $39,000 and an average household income is $81,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is about 3.62% and the mean housing price is $501,000, which is less than the state average of $514,500.
Sandwich has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives high levels of rain each year. Sandwich has good air quality and a lower than average crime rate in relation to other cities.