There are 18 respite care facilities serving Portland, Maine. This includes 7 facilities in Portland and 11 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Maine range from about $302 to $531 per day, with a median expense running approximately $399. The per month expense averages around $11,963 and ranges between $9,048 and $15,921. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $100,375, which is greater than the US average of $77,380.
Portland is a medium-sized city in Cumberland County in the State of Maine. It is included in the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metro statistical area. With 431,997 people in the encompassing statistical area and 65,261 within the city itself, it is the largest city in the state. People who are over 55 make up approximately 24% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Portland is 68. The city has an average per capita income of $29,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.15% and the average home price is $178,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $253,500.
Portland has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets heavy levels of rain each year. In comparison to other American cities, Portland has a low rate of crime and average air quality.