The 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 cost of residential care in this city hovers near $5,100 per month, providing savings over the state and national norms of $5,225 and $5,350, respectively.
Through the following guide, readers get a closer look at assisted living in Swansea through 704 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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11728 Hidden Lake Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63138
3.2
(5 reviews)
"Aperion was very nice and clean, and the staff was very helpful. The one thing I liked most about this community was that they have washers and dryers in each of the units, which I didn't see in other communities. They also had several types of units..."
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1111 South Berry Road, Saint Louis, MO 63122
3.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother moved into Bethesda Hawthorne Place three weeks ago. It's close to me. The staff is very nice and helpful. She hasn't said anything either way about the food. I can't go there and see mom. I haven't been inside, but the outside is very nice..."
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3715 Jamieson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63109
3.0
(5 reviews)
"I liked this facility because my Grandmother was in need of a place to stay because she could no longer stay by herself. She was unable to bathe herself or do many other normal everyday tasks. This is the reason I took her to the Loving Care Home. I ..."
READ MORE7700 MINNESOTA AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63111
3.0
(1 reviews)
"We considered the Chateau Ann Marie for our aunt which we were attracted to, given that it is an all-female facility. We thought perhaps she would be more comfortable in this type of environment, given the loss of our uncle a few years ago. The staf..."
READ MORE5000 SOUTH BROADWAY, Saint Louis, MO 63111
2.7
(7 reviews)
"I have a friend that has a grandfather at the Carrie Elligson Gietner Home. The nursing home is very clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. My friend's grandfather likes his room and he also likes the activities that are provided. I wou..."
READ MORE4005 RIPA AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63125
2.6
(12 reviews)
"After trying other facilities Sherbrooke is the first place where I have peace of mind having my family member live here. Medication and other clinical needs are met quickly; diet restrictions are addressed; clean, cheerful room and shared-spaces; f..."
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4401 Parker Road, Florissant, MO 63033
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My godmother moved into Delmar Gardens North. The food was delicious. They let us sit and eat dinner with the people there. They were waiting for us to get there. All the staff were very nice. The facility was clean and up-to-date...."
READ MORE3333 BROWN ROAD, Saint Louis, MO 63114
2.5
(13 reviews)
"Truly a wonderful nursing home to have your love ones in the nurses are very caring the director of nursing is amazing and the CNAs are very exceptional ..."
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4315 MEMORIAL DRIVE, Belleville, IL 62226
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Overall, this was one of the better nursing homes in the area. The staff was always very friendly with both the patients and the visitors. The rooms were pretty big as far as nursing home rooms go. They had a large common room that the patients could..."
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9350 Green Park Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123
2.1
(28 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is in Green Park nursing home. She is in the rehab part. So far, so good. The only contact I've had is when we go visit her through the window. I've talked to the staff and they all seemed friendly. My sister-in-law said some foods a..."
READ MORE100 Woodland Meadows, Arnold, MO 63010
1.9
(11 reviews)
"I like it best that the Woodlands is a duplex. It has a yard, we have help if we need it, there is lunch five days a week and the food is fairly good. Everything is very clean and very nice. It is for both my parents and they both have a bathroom, a ..."
READ MORE37 NORTH CLARK AVENUE, Ferguson, MO 63135
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READ MORE1322 Leroy Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63133
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4528 N Market St, Saint Louis, MO 63113
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1032 Allen Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63104
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READ MORE5921 Minerva Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112
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READ MORE3625 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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READ MORE5143 WATERMAN BOULEVARD, Saint Louis, MO 63108
"Central Residence is an assisted living community located just south of the Sherman Park neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. Home to 300,576 re..."
READ MORE300 S New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
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READ MORE1026 Janet Dr, Ruma, IL 62278
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READ MOREThe 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.
Assisted 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...
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