There are 20 respite care facilities serving Rockwood, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Rockwood and 19 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Tennessee range from around $210 up to $405 daily, with an average cost running around $268. The per month expense averages about $8,048 and ranges between $6,308 and $12,137. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $67,525, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Rockwood is a small city in Roane County, Tennessee. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 1,296,807 people, there are 13,108 living in the city limits. Approximately 34% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Rockwood has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $39,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 11.71% and the mean home price is $145,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $163,500.
Rockwood has mild average temperatures, with moderate winters and warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Rockwood has a high crime rate and subpar air quality ratings.