Assisted Living in Sanford, Maine

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Sanford, Maine. This includes 3 facilities in Sanford and 16 nearby. Assisted living costs in Maine range from around $107 up to $268 daily, with a mean cost running around $165. The monthly cost averages about $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $59,400, which is over the US average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Sanford, ME range from about $4,800 per month up to $6,897 per month, with an average cost of around $5,508 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $66,096.

SeniorScore™ for Sanford, Maine

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sanford scores significantly lower than the Maine average of 68.
Sanford scores significantly lower 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 (Henrietta D Goodall Hospital and Southern Maine Medical Center).
There are 21 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Greenwood Center, Hillcrest Gardens Residential, and The Newton Center For Rehab and Nursing.
There is a low 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 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 64 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 39 golf courses in or around the city, including Sanford Golf Club, Webhannet Golf Club, and Links at Outlook, The.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Wells Beach Resort Campground.
There are 44 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, Holy Family Church Office, and St George\'s Episcopal Church.
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 30 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 29 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.81% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.05% 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 $53,066, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $44,002, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,017, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $66,096 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $128,480 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $29,640 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $54,912 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.44%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Sanford receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Sanford has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Sanford has a sparse population density of 432.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Sanford have a long daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Sanford has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 84.79%.

Sanford is a small city in the State of Maine. It is located in York County and is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metro area. Though the surrounding area contains 431,997 residents, there are 16,189 living inside the city itself. The 55-and-over community makes up approximately 28% of the overall population.

Sanford has a medium SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $44,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.44% and the median housing price is $261,000, which is somewhat higher than the Maine average of $253,500.

Sanford has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives high levels of rainfall each year. Sanford has very good air quality and an average rate of crime in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sanford, Maine

The Newton Center For Rehab and Nursing

35 July St

Sanford, ME 04073

1-855-224-5130

5 Reviews

The Newton Center For Rehab and Nursing is a 74 room nursing care facility situated in Sanford, Maine. With a median per-household income of $43,224, the community is in a mostly middle class area. It has an average ...

Assisted Living in Sanford, Maine

SeniorScore™ for Sanford, Maine

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

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General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sanford, Maine

The Newton Center For Rehab and Nursing

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