SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A new ordinance may require residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to begin paying for lift assists. Ordinance 2025-172 is proposing an amendment to the ...

Whether you choose retirement or you can no longer work, it might be time to start thinking about long-term care, including assisted living facility costs. After all, this type of care can come with a ...

Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

Aging isn't just hard on your health – it can be hard on your wallet too. Genworth Financial's 2024 Cost of Care Survey reports that the median cost of assisted living facilities is $5,900 per month.

Aging is an inevitable part of life, and with age, may come a need for more assistance. In 2024, according to recent data by Genworth, the median cost of assisted living for seniors was $5,511 per ...

Springfield City Commission has approved a measure clearing the way for a new assisted living facility to be constructed at the corner of North Belmont Avenue and East Home Road. The 5.82-acre area ...