Goshen, Indiana
Memory Care
Memory care services provide assistance to persons with Dementia and assorted kinds of memory problems. This community complies with particular Alzheimer’s-related security measures and safety guidelines. Organized activities are provided by staff members trained specifically on providing aid for seniors with memory impairments. Basic services offered in memory care may include: medication management, social programs and activities, daily meals, and comfortable private or semi-private rooms. Residents in memory care need assistance with dressing, grooming, and medications. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $12,349 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $11,613 . The state of Indiana has a number of provisions related to this type of community. The Indiana State Department of Health governs this community type.
Cost of Living
The overall cost of living is a big influence when selecting which care option is the best fit for you or your loved one. Goshen has a median home value of $110,496 and the median cost of rent is around $746 per month per month. The rent burden for Goshen is around 16.1% of the average person’s monthly income.
Demographics and Values
Of the population of Goshen 10.0% have a graduate degree, 22.0% have a college degree, and 32.8% have a high-school diploma. Racially, the population of Goshen is 2.8% black, 0.1% Native American, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 30.0% Hispanic, 3.6% other or not specified, 88.7% white, 1.3% Asian, and 3.5% mixed race. In Goshen, 6.2% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Out of the total population of Goshen, 17.3% live in poverty, 6.5% consider themselves widows, 17.4% do not have health insurance, and 13.7% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 50.6% are female and 49.4% are male. The median age of Goshen is 36 years old. The total population of Goshen consists of 33,220 people. Goshen has a population density of 768 people per square mile.
State Information
An overview of Indiana
In terms of personal well-being, Indiana ranks 40th in healthcare and 36th in quality of life compared to other states. The natural beauty of Indiana is ranked 48th in the nation. The state of Indiana has 153 hospitals and 198 health centers, providing care to a population of 6,723,826. Eskenazi Health, St. Mary Medical Center Inc., and And Reid Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. In terms of resources, Indiana has a cost of living index of 90.1, a grocery index rating of 93.3, and a housing index rating of 77.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.
Social demographics of the state
The state has a median age of 38 and 29% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Indiana ranks 40th in the nation. In the last presidential election 38% of Indiana residents voted Democrat and 57% voted Republican. Thirty-seven percent of Indiana residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 9,061 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-31%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-5%. In Indiana there are 453 masonic lodges.
State-wide weather information
The average temperature in the summer rises to around 73F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 89F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 56F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 29F. The average high winter temperature is around 48F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 13F in the month of January. The average humidity across the state is 72%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 79%. The average air quality index rating in Indiana is 36.3 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 50.9 AQI. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.18 inches. On average, the state receives 3.54 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of Indiana mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Indiana can include tornadoes, floods, and and earthquakes (moderate).
Wildlife to be found in Indiana
The state of Indiana has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of black gum, sassafras, white pine, and tulip tree. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the pike fish, the sunfish, the black duck, or the yellow warbler. The state animal of Indiana is the white-tailed deer.
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