There are 19 hospice facilities serving West Haven, Connecticut. This includes 1 facility in West Haven and 18 nearby. The median cost / day for hospice in Connecticut is approximately $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 to $6,000. The median annual cost is $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
West Haven is a mid-size city in New Haven County within the State of Connecticut. It is part of the New Haven-Milford metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 684,444 inhabitants, there are 55,564 residing in the city limits. The senior community currently represents approximately 24% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for West Haven is 64. The city's median household income is $53,000 ($27,000 per person), versus the average of $79,000 for the whole of Connecticut. The median home price in West Haven is $322,500, which is lower than the Connecticut average of $456,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.88%.
West Haven has harsh mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, West Haven has very poor air quality, average water quality ratings, and an average rate of crime.