There are 16 hospice facilities serving Charleston, South Carolina. This includes 8 facilities in Charleston and 8 nearby. The mean cost per day for hospice care in South Carolina is approximately $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 to $6,000. The mean yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the US average of $55,080.
Charleston is a medium-sized city in Charleston County in South Carolina. It is included in the Charleston-North Charleston metro statistical area. With 515,571 residents in the surrounding statistical area and 177,294 living within the city limits, it is the third largest city in South Carolina. Approximately 23% of the population are over the age of 55.
Charleston has an outstanding SeniorScore™ of 80. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $49,000 (the South Carolina state average is $37,000). The mean housing price in Charleston is $232,500, which is relatively higher than the South Carolina average of $163,500. Charleston also has an average unemployment rate of about 8.4%.
Charleston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets very high amounts of rain each year. In relation to other American cities, Charleston has very good water quality, average air quality ratings, and a low crime rate.