There are 19 nursing homes serving Scarborough, Maine. This includes 5 in Scarborough and 14 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Maine range from around $208 up to $366 per day, with a median cost running about $275. The monthly cost averages roughly $8,250 and ranges between $6,240 and $10,980. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $100,375, which is greater than the nationwide average of $77,380.
The cost of nursing home care in Scarborough, ME ranges from around $280 per day to $443 per day. The median cost is approximately $352 per day, or around $128,480 per year.
Scarborough is a small city in Cumberland County, Maine. It is included in the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan statistical area. It is the 10th biggest city in Maine. The encompassing statistical area has 431,997 inhabitants, but there are 18,760 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community currently composes around 31% of the total population.
Scarborough has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $41,000. The median household income is $78,000 vs an average of $47,000 for the whole of Maine. The current unemployment rate is around 4.56% and the median home price is $231,000, which is somewhat less than the Maine average of $253,500.
Scarborough has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets large amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Scarborough has moderate air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate.