Assisted Living in West Branch, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities near West Branch, Iowa. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Iowa is about $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 up to $8,620. The mean annual cost is $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for West Branch, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

West Branch scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
West Branch scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Mercy Hospital and University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics).
There are 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Crestview Specialty Care, Golden Years Housing, and Simpson Memorial Home.
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 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 64 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 28 golf courses in or around the city, including Fox Run Country Club, Hi Point Golf Course, and Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
There are 8 parks near the city center, including West Liberty Campground, Mercer Park, and Hickory Hill Park.
There are 15 churches in or near the city, including Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, St Patricks Church, and Trinity Episcopal Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 25 grocery stores within the city.
There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 18 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.43% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.16% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $70,400, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $66,500, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,077, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,650 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,061 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 3.80%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

West Branch receives average levels of rainfall each year.
West Branch has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
West Branch has a very sparse population density of 48.3 people per square mile.
Residents of West Branch have an average daily commute time.
West Branch has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.21%.

West Branch is a town in the State of Iowa. It is located in Cedar County. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 1,020,762 residents, but there are just 3,733 living within the city limits. The 55+ community currently represents about 27% of the overall population.

West Branch has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has a mean per capita income of $28,000. The mean household income is $67,000 versus an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is around 3.8% and the mean housing price is $237,000, which is significantly more than the state average of $153,000.

West Branch has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average levels of rain annually. West Branch has moderate air quality ratings when compared to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in West Branch, Iowa

Bickford of Iowa City

3500 Lower West Branch Rd

Iowa City, IA 52245

1-855-229-7494

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Located at 3500 Lower West Branch Rd, Bickford of Iowa City is a senior care facility serving Iowa City, Iowa. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median family income of $50,806. With approximately ...

7 miles away from West Branch, IA

Assisted Living in West Branch, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for West Branch, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in West Branch, Iowa

Bickford of Iowa City

Legacy Retirement Community

Legacy Pointe

Simpson Memorial Home

Mercy Hospital

Walden Place

Briarwood Health Care Center

Oaknoll

Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Solon Nursing Care Center

Lone Tree Health Care Center

Mechanicsville Specialty Care

Hallmark Care Center

Cherry Ridge Independent and Assisted Living

Sunnybrook of Muscatine

Clarence Nursing Home

Bickford of Muscatine

Lutheran Living Senior Campus

Honey Creek Cottage

Hein Manor