There are 17 respite care facilities serving Battle Creek, Michigan. This includes 9 facilities in Battle Creek and 8 nearby. The average cost per day for short term respite care in Michigan is about $349, with costs running between $220 and $454 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $10,484, with costs ranging from about $6,612 to $13,616. The average annual cost is $87,783, which is over the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located within Calhoun County, Battle Creek is a medium sized city in Michigan. While the surrounding metro area has 106,233 residents, there are 92,270 living within the city limits. Approximately 27% of the residents are 55 and over.
Battle Creek has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The mean housing price in the city is $97,500, which is much lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. Battle Creek has a high unemployment rate of around 13.06%. The city's mean household income is $42,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan.
Battle Creek has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities, Battle Creek has a high crime rate and subpar air quality ratings.