84 Assisted Living Facilities near Severna Park, MD

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Severna Park

• Severna Park gets around 13 inches of snow each year, which is half the national average, and the average low temperature in January is 27 degrees Fahrenheit. July high averages are 87 degrees, and the city has 211 days of sunshine each year, which is six days more than the national average. Seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors may appreciate these seasonal changes.
  

• Anne Arundel County, including Severna Park, offers a curb-to-curb transport service to seniors aged 65 and over. The service transports seniors to limited sites including medical appointments and senior centers.
  

• Crime in Severna Park occurs at a rate of 19 crimes per 1,000 residents. Although this is higher than 58 percent of Maryland's other towns and cities, it's lower than communities of a similar size across America. Violent crime and property crime are lower than the state average, which may reassure safety-conscious seniors.
  

• Air quality in Anne Arundel County, including Severna Park, is mixed. The State of the Air 2018 report gives the county an "A" grade for particle pollution and a failing grade for ozone pollution. Seniors with respiratory conditions may need to assess how this will impact their health.
  

• The Severna Park area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Glen Burnie.
  

• Sperling's cost of living index rates Severna Park's overall cost of living at 159, which is 59 points higher than the national average. This is largely due to the high cost of housing, so seniors can still save money on groceries and healthcare, which are less expensive than both the state and national averages.