17 Assisted Living Facilities near Swansea, IL

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Swansea

• Swansea receives more rain per year than the U.S. average, but less snow. Summer temperatures stay below 90 degrees and winter lows remain above 20. Annual sunny days are nearly equal to the national average of 205, and the Sperling's Comfort Index is 47 compared to a 54 for the country.
• The overall cost of living in Swansea is two points lower than the national average of 100. Housing is at 87, which is 13 percent lower than the U.S. and 5 percent below the state average. Families may find it affordable to move to this area to be near seniors in an ALF, and the low expenses may provide extra room in the budget for healthcare.
• The violent crime rate in Swansea is more than five points lower at 26.3 than the U.S. rating of 31.1. The annual property crime rate is 28.4, which is nearly 10 points below the national rate. ALFs offer an extra safety level with cameras and auto-locking doors, so families can feel confident that their loved ones are secure.
• Illinois has senior-friendly tax policies; all retirement income is exempt from state income taxes, including Social Security, pensions and withdrawals from retirement accounts.
• Being part of the St. Louis metro area, Metro Transit handles the public transportation needs of the residents of Swansea. Senior Reduced Fare Permits lower the fee to ride MetroBus and MetroLink by 50 percent. 
• The Swansea area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Memorial Hospital Belleville and Touchette Regional Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.