Assisted Living in Thomaston, Maine

There are 19 assisted living facilities near Thomaston, Maine. Assisted living costs in Maine range from about $107 to $268 per day, with a median cost running approximately $165. The monthly expense averages about $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. Yearly, the median cost is about $59,400, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Thomaston, Maine

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Thomaston scores higher than the Maine average of 68.
Thomaston scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Penobscot Bay Medical Center).
There are 17 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lucette Boarding Home, Knox Center For Long Term Care, and MCH Housing - Knox Hotel Apartments.
There is a low 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 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 34 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Rockland Golf Club, Goose River Golf Club, and Samoset Resort.
There are 10 parks near the city center, including Saltwater Farm Campground, Beech Hill Preserve, and Megunticook Campground.
There are 21 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God, Apostolic Christian Life, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 28 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 11 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.09% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.06% 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 $52,513, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $49,219, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,965, which is lower 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 6.95%, 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

Thomaston receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Thomaston has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Thomaston has a sparse population density of 254.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Thomaston have a very short daily commute time.
Thomaston 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 93.55%.

Located in Knox County, Thomaston is a small city in Maine. The city has a population of only 2,781, with 416,557 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. Residents who are over 55 constitute approximately 33% of the total community.

Thomaston has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The median home price in the city is $253,500, which is relatively higher than the Maine average of $253,500. Thomaston has a moderate unemployment rate of about 6.95%. The city's median household income is $49,000 ($24,000 per capita), vs the average of $47,000 for the entire state of Maine.

Thomaston has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets large amounts of rainfall each year. Thomaston has an exceptionally low rate of crime and good air quality in relation to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Thomaston, Maine

Knox Center For Long Term Care

6 White St

Rockland, ME 04841

1-855-241-4685

5 Reviews

Knox Center For Long Term Care is an 84 room senior community. It is located at 6 White St in Rockland, Maine. The community is in a mostly low income area, with an average household income of $30,461. ...

4 miles away from Thomaston, ME

Assisted Living in Thomaston, Maine

SeniorScore™ for Thomaston, Maine

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Health & Safety

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Knox Center For Long Term Care

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