10 Assisted Living Facilities near Bridgeport, WV

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bridgeport West

• Bridgeport residents have a higher cost of living when compared to both the state and national averages, primarily due to housing costs. Seniors typically pay less than the national average for groceries, health care services, utilities and miscellaneous goods.
  
  
• The city of Bridgeport has crime rates that total higher than 88 percent of other cities in the state. However, the city's crime rate is still 1 percent lower than the national average, making it safer than 45 percent of the cities in the United States. This might allow seniors to rest easier at night.
  
  
• Seniors who live in Bridgeport experience warm, slightly muggy summer temperatures that average 54 degrees Fahrenheit to 83 degrees Fahrenheit between the end of May and mid-September. However, the winter season sees average temperatures between 24 degrees Fahrenheit and 49 degrees Fahrenheit, which may be difficult for seniors with conditions aggravated by cold weather.
  
  
• Locals who have respiratory or allergy problems find it easier to breathe in Bridgeport which, when compared to the national averages, has a better pollution index by 93 percent and air quality index by 31 percent.
  
  
• Seniors living on Social Security income with a supplement from a pension or retirement account may qualify for a tax deductible. However, those with significant retirement income may face higher income taxes living in the state.
  
  
• The Bridgeport area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the United Hospital Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.