
Trenton Village
980 E Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293
4.6
(3 reviews)
"This facility has the most compassionate staff of any. It is clean, friendly and well managed. HIGHLY recommend that you take a look. They are the BEST...."
READ MOREThe village of Swansea sits within the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, about 16 miles outside St. Louis, in a region with 134 assisted living facilities. According to 2024 survey data, the median...
Through the following guide, readers get a closer look at assisted living in Swansea through 723 reviews reviews, which offer numerous perspectives of local facilities’ amenities and value. On average, consumers give these facilities a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
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980 E Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293
4.6
(3 reviews)
"This facility has the most compassionate staff of any. It is clean, friendly and well managed. HIGHLY recommend that you take a look. They are the BEST...."
READ MORE4350 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We've chosen the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Belleville, Illinois. It's a beautiful facility. It's brand new. It's been open for a year. It's actually Christian based, which I liked, and they have courtyard rooms that live out. They have on..."
READ MOREOne McKnight Place, Saint Louis, MO 63124
4.6
(11 reviews)
"I want to go to The Gatesworth. It was my taste. It was very comfortable. It wasn't homey, but it was top-notch. It was nice looking. I like the feel of it. David, who accommodated me, was excellent. He was very thorough. He answered all my questions..."
READ MORE1633 Laclede Station Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Richmond Terrace is a very nice facility; we had no complaints at all. The staff was very nice, and the person who gave the tour was very nice and helpful. The price was OK. It's just a little bit out of my mother's budget, but it was a nice facility..."
READ MORE4505 Parker Road, Florissant, MO 63033
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My mom moved to Garden Villas North. She is doing great. She is relaxed and comfortable. She made friends and got into some activities she didn't do for a while. The staff is friendly, kind, and thoughtful. The food is good and they have a good varie..."
READ MORE844 Cambridge Blvd., O Fallon, IL 62269
4.5
(11 reviews)
"Cambridge House of O'Fallon looks like a nice place. I had a tour with a guy who showed me the apartment my wife will be staying in. It was all nice, clean, and very well kept. They have a lot of stuff to do there. They have a library and a nice dini..."
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429 South Main Street, Shiloh, IL 62269
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My friend moved to Addington Place of Shiloh. When we toured, the people were very caring and organized. They gave a very good tour. They explained everything, from the care involved to the financial part of it, which was very helpful. They gave us a..."
READ MORE13457 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
4.4
(19 reviews)
"We toured Garden Villas South. It was very nice. We looked at the atrium rooms, that's what they call them, and they were very nice. It was very clean and very well laid out. There were other residents walking around and it seemed like they were happ..."
READ MORE5943 Telegraph Road, Saint Louis, MO 63129
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My wife has been a resident at Bethesda Southgate in the memory care area for a little over 2 years. I chose southgate after visiting many different locations. I have had some experience in the past with elder family members at other facilities an..."
READ MORE395 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River, IL 62095
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My father became a resident at Foxes Grove when he could no longer safely live at home. I was comforted that he ate right, his medications were managed, he had other people he could socialize with and had competent staff watching over him. I can n..."
READ MORE903 North Moreland Road, Bethalto, IL 62010
4.3
(21 reviews)
"I am very pleased with Cedarhurst. My mom moved in after having hip replacement surgery. The staff has been wonderful. Mom loves doing the many activities they offer. She seems to stay busy every day. She is also getting three meals a day and sh..."
READ MORE3450 Village Ln, Granite City, IL 62040
4.3
(19 reviews)
"I found Cedarhurst of Granite City to be very accommodating and pleasing. I was excited that we could go there. However, my husband went on oxygen last January, and that's when I really kind of decided no. His tank is huge and it would have confined ..."
READ MORE325 N. Newstead, Saint Louis, MO 63108
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother is at St Elizabeth Hall. I feel that they're taking good care of him. They have a dedicated staff that's been there a long time. There are two beds in the room and a little divider between them. It's not an actual wall but like a partition..."
READ MORE6960 State Route 162, Maryville, IL 62062
4.3
(6 reviews)
"Cambridge House of Maryville was nice. My friend and I liked it. The room that the woman took us to was real nice. I liked the other areas that the residents could go in, like their recreation area and exercise area. We also liked that if you didn't ..."
READ MORE921 Knollwood Village Road, Caseyville, IL 62232
4.3
(10 reviews)
"Knollwood Retirement Center was the one I would prefer just because it's close to my house. It's also newer and bigger, and they are opening memory care. They don't have it ready yet. The staff during the tour was good. It's very well-kept. Everythin..."
READ MORE723 South Laclede Stn Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63119
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My sister lives in Laclede Groves, a very nice senior living. It's one of the better ones to be in and is run by a Lutheran group. She's in independent living and has a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with wonderful neighbors. There's a lot of food t..."
READ MORE12335 W. Bend Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63128
4.3
(30 reviews)
"Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights was very neat, clean, and impressive when you walked in. Everybody was friendly. Their rooms were big enough to fit the furniture I was going to take with me. The administrator was so sweet. I like the one bedroom because..."
READ MORE12470 Rott Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63127
4.3
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are huge and lots of natural light from everywhere. The food is great, the staff are kind and really try hard to take care of everyone. It is clean and well maintained. Administrator is always available and will listen and work to solve ..."
READ MORE2069 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010
4.2
(7 reviews)
"I visited Cedarhurst of Arnold. I liked the atmosphere and the style. It was a very new place. I liked how they had things set up for entertainment, activities, cognitive, and everything like that. I did not like their pricing though. Their pricing i..."
READ MORE7601 Watson Road, Saint Louis, MO 63119
4.2
(5 reviews)
"We're very happy with Mother of Perpetual Help. My mother is getting good care there. The staff is very friendly. Her room is nice, like a little studio apartment. The food has been very good. The atmosphere is very nice and very friendly. They keep ..."
READ MOREAssisted Living
Tanya
5.0
Review of Bradford Place
Bradford Place was clean. There were no odors. It seemed like a pleasant environment. And I saw plenty of staff moving about, working and helping the residents. The food looked nice, and it smelled...
Assisted Living
Tanya
5.0
Review of Cambridge House of Swansea
I toured Cambridge House of Swansea. I saw a bustling and active dining area where it looked like there was a lot of socialization happening among the residents. It was also a larger facility, and...
Assisted Living
Dee
5.0
Review of Bradford Place
I have a friend who lives in Bradford Place. I was very impressed with that. My friend set it up so that I could have lunch there, and the lunch was very nice. It wasn't over the top or fancy, it...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that monthly assisted living fees in Swansea hover near $5,100, saving seniors around $125 over the statewide median. Several cities in the region offer more budget-friendly rates. For example, facilities in Bloomington charge around $4,800, and seniors in Springfield pay about $4,611. However, local rates run approximately $570 lower than fees in Carbondale.
Swansea
$5,100
Illinois
$5,225
United States
$5,350
Carbondale
$5,666
Peoria
$5,012
Bloomington
$4,800
Springfield
$4,611
At $4,100 per month, Swansea’s average assisted living fees are significantly less than the usual fee of $4,488 for Illinois. Residents also save approximately $400 per month compared to the national average of $4,500 — an annual saving of around $4,800.
Eligible seniors may get assistance from the Community Care Program or the Illinois Supportive Living Program Medicaid waiver to help pay for assisted living services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page.
Assisted living residents in the Swansea region pay around $5,100 monthly. While adult day health care facilities charge notably lower fees of roughly $2,058, private and institutional alternatives typically cost hundreds of dollars more. For example, local agencies charge approximately $6,101 for in-home care and roughly $6,673 for home health care. Nursing home residents pay even higher rates of around $7,194 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,194
Note: Since data for Swansea is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, St. Louis, MO, instead.
Government agencies and nonprofit organizations regularly assist seniors in St. Clair County. Those listed here provide help free of charge, including legal advice, resident care advocacy and Medicare counseling.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Programs and Services for Older People (PSOP) | (618) 234-4410 | PSOP is a multi-resource nonprofit that helps St. Clair County seniors. Supports include RSVP, an AmeriCorps-sponsored program that connects older residents who want to volunteer at nonprofits. Operating within Southwestern Illinois College, PSOP offers classes that help seniors improve their balance and manages an alternative transportation program for those needing curb-to-curb services. |
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc. | (877) 342-7891 | This nonprofit ensures southern and central Illinois senior citizens who can't afford an attorney get access to the legal help they need. It specializes in several types of civil law, including protecting the rights of elders, consumers and those with disabilities. It can also help seniors with legal issues related to health care and economic security. |
AgeSmart Community Resources | (618) 222-2561 | AgeSmart Community Resources is the Area Agency on Aging for St. Clair County. Although most of its resources focus on helping seniors age independently at home, it also supports senior living facility residents. Volunteers educate seniors about Medicare, including recent changes and how to prevent fraud, while senior dining programs provide congregate meals. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 233-4904 | This program supports seniors residing in care facilities. Ombudsmen advocate for seniors in matters such as complaints regarding care standards, concerns about involuntary transfers or discharges and violations of residents' rights. They typically attempt to negotiate solutions with care providers, but if criminal behavior such as elder abuse is suspected, the ombudsman will contact the relevant authorities. |
St. Clair County VA Clinic | (314) 286-6988 | Located only 10 minutes from Swansea, the St. Clair County VA Clinic provides primary care services for U.S. military vets and their families. It can also refer patients to other facilities within the St. Louis VA Health Care System and the veterans' office in Public Square for seniors who want help claiming benefits. |
Swansea Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Illinois are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Illinois page for more information about these laws.