There are 57 respite care facilities in Phoenix, Arizona. The costs per day of short term respite care in Arizona range from $210 to $428, with an average expenditure running about $286. The monthly expense averages roughly $8,570 and ranges between $6,308 and $12,833. Yearly, the median cost is around $71,996, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located within Maricopa County, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. It is the largest city in Arizona. Though the city itself includes 1,312,922 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a population of 4,437,076. People over the age of 55 represent around 18% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Phoenix is 74. The median home price in the city is $136,500, which is lower than the Arizona average of $183,000. Phoenix has a high unemployment rate of about 9.22%. The city's median household income is $48,000 ($24,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $36,000 for the state of Arizona.
Phoenix has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives ideal levels of precipitation annually. Phoenix has very poor air quality, subpar water quality, and a higher than average crime rate in comparison to similarly-sized cities.