There are 20 respite care facilities serving Mills River, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Mills River and 19 nearby. The average cost per day of short term respite care in North Carolina is around $294, with costs ranging between $189 and $410 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $8,831, with costs ranging from around $5,655 to $12,311. The average annual cost is $73,913, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Mills River is a small city in Henderson County within the State of North Carolina. It is included in the Asheville metropolitan area. While the surrounding area has 334,352 inhabitants, there are 6,922 living in the city itself. The 55+ community comprises about 34% of the total population.
Mills River has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 86. The city has a median per capita income of $31,000 and a median household income is $68,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The median housing price in Mills River is $349,500, which is higher than the state average of $204,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of around 4.34%.
Mills River has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and warm summers. The city receives large amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Mills River has average air quality ratings.