The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Grasonville, MD for 2023

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Grasonville

• The Grasonville area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Easton.
• Public transport around Grasonville is provided by County Ride, which provides a deviated fixed-route service and a specialized service for seniors and people unable to use the fixed-route service. Senior riders receive a discount on fares.
• The overall cost of living is rated at 140.8 on the Sperling index, more than 40 points higher than the national average. The high cost of housing has the largest impact on this figure and seniors may be able to save money on the everyday expenses, such as groceries and healthcare, which have costs lower than the U.S. average.
• Social Security Income is not taxed in Maryland, while non-public pensions are fully taxed. Income from public pensions and retirement funds is subject to state income tax, however, a deduction is available for taxpayers aged 65 or over. Sales taxes in Maryland are lower than the national average, which can also help seniors save more for their assisted living budget.
• The Sperling crime index rates Grasonville's violent crime rate at 19.6 on a scale of 1-100. This is more than three points lower than the U.S. average. However, property crime in the city occurs at a higher rate than both Maryland and national averages, receiving a score of 36.7. Safety-conscious seniors may wish to ask about security measures in facilities they tour.
• Winters in Grasonville are relatively mild, with around 13 inches of snow each year and an average low temperature in January of 28 degrees. In July, the average high is around 87 degrees, cooler than most places in Maryland, which gives seniors plenty of opportunities to spend time outside.
  

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.