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Assisted Living in Salem, Illinois

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Salem, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Salem and 17 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 up to $217, with a median expenditure running about $127. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the mean cost is about $45,654, which is above the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Salem, Illinois



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Salem scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
  • Salem scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Salem Township Hospital).
  • There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Twin Willows Nursing Center, Doctors Nursing and Rehab Center, and Odin HealthCare Center.
  • There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
  • There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Salem Country Club, Summertime Nine Golf Course, and Colonial Golf Course.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Salem Parks Department and Stephen A. Forbes).
  • There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Grace Church of Nazarene, Salem Lutheran Church, and Alma Christian Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.48% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.64% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $55,441, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $43,148, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $23,233, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 6.93%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Salem receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Salem has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Salem has a sparse population density of 113.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Salem have a short daily commute time.
  • Salem has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 87.14%.

Salem is a small city in Illinois. It is located in Marion County. While the surrounding area includes 1,300,421 people, there are 11,385 living within the city limits. The 55+ community comprises 30% of the overall population.

Salem has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $43,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.93% and the average housing price is $117,000, which is significantly lower than the Illinois average of $187,500.

Salem has tolerable average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rain each year. Salem has average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Heritage Woods of Centralia - Centralia, IL

Heritage Woods of Centralia

2049 E Mccord St

Centralia, IL 62801

1-855-224-5130

Located at 2049 E Mccord St, Heritage Woods of Centralia is a senior housing community serving Centralia, Illinois. The surrounding area is densely populated, with roughly 23,000 residents in the zip code of 62801. With a median family ...

10 miles away from Salem, IL

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Cila Home - Mt Vernon, IL

Cila Home

5305 Richview Rd

Mt Vernon, IL 62864

1-855-243-3078

Cila Home is a senior housing community located at 5305 Richview Rd in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The surrounding area is densely populated, with about 25,000 individuals living in the 62864 zip code. With a median per-family income of ...

19 miles away from Salem, IL

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Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon - Mt Vernon, IL

Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon

1033 S 42nd St

Mt Vernon, IL 62864

1-855-240-2530

Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon is a senior community located at 1033 S 42nd St in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with a median per-household income of $38,155. With approximately 25,000 ...

22 miles away from Salem, IL

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Lavender Ridge - Mt Vernon, IL

Lavender Ridge

1400 S 34th St

Mt Vernon, IL 62864

1-855-224-5130

Located at 1400 S 34th St, Lavender Ridge is a senior care community serving Mount Vernon, Illinois. With around 25,000 residents in the 62864 zip code, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is a largely middle ...

22 miles away from Salem, IL

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Heritage Woods of Flora - Flora, IL

Heritage Woods of Flora

1003 W 4th St

Flora, IL 62839

1-855-233-7205

Located at 1003 W 4th St, Heritage Woods of Flora is a senior housing facility serving Flora, Illinois. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with roughly 8,000 poeple living in the 62839 zip code. With an average ...

24 miles away from Salem, IL

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Brookstone Estates at Vandalia - Vandalia, IL

Brookstone Estates at Vandalia

1607 W Fillmore St

Vandalia, IL 62471

1-855-240-2530

Located at 1607 W Fillmore St, Brookstone Estates at Vandalia is a senior housing community in Vandalia, Illinois. With a median per-family income of $40,325, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It has an average ...

26 miles away from Salem, IL

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Brookstone Estates of Vandalia - Vandalia, IL

Brookstone Estates of Vandalia

1607 W Fillmore St

Vandalia, IL 64497

1-855-240-2530

Located at 1607 W Fillmore St, Brookstone Estates of Vandalia is a senior housing community in Vandalia, Missouri. With about 2,000 individuals living in the zip code of 64497, the neighboring area has a sparse population. It is ...

26 miles away from Salem, IL

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Aperion Care St Elmo - St Elmo, IL

Aperion Care St Elmo

221 East Cumberland

St Elmo, IL 62458

1-855-229-7494

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Aperion Care St Elmo is located at 221 East Cumberland in St Elmo, Illinois. It is a 60 bed senior care facility. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with roughly 3,000 residents in the 62458 zip code. ...

28 miles away from Salem, IL

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