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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Salt Lake County, UT
If your loved one needs memory care in Salt Lake County, A Place for Mom can help. With 53 memory care facilities in Salt Lake County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Salt Lake County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Salt Lake County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Salt Lake County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Central/East Liberty Park, Central City and East Liberty Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salt Lake City, Holladay and American Fork.
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This is such a wonderful facility, clean, beautiful and the staff are top notch. Staff members truly care about the residents and treat them like family. I would recommend this place to anyone. Truly the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.9
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92 reviews
Sunrise of Sandy has been AMAZING! 5 on all counts! They took attentive, skillful, loving and excellent care of my mother-in-law. Her last year of life was so much better because she was there interacting...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Community & Location Highlights:Offering assisted living, memory care and short-term staysNear Alta View Hospital and Alta View Senior ClinicClose to Sandy Senior Center, the Quarry Shopping Center, South Towne Mall, Jordan Commons movie theater, La Caille, Sandy Amphitheater and Rio Tinto...
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9.7
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64 reviews
Everyone seemed very friendly and welcoming. The director there was particularly helpful and knowledgeable. The only issue we had, but it did get worked out was working with the nurse on her medications....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cottonwood Creek is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and is the most populous city in the state. It offers a wide variety of cultural amenities, recreational opportunities and more, making it a wonderful place to live or visit. ...
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9.6
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39 reviews
I would definitely recommend Legacy to others as she had a good experience while she was there. She met some new friends and was taken care of by the workers there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy?Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of Taylorsville is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services.We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...
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9.6
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53 reviews
I'm confident we found the best match for [name removed] needs when we chose Sunrise at Holladay over the others we visited. Yes, it was proximity that put it on the top of the list, but as time progressed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Sunrise at Holladay, home should be a place full of possibility, a place to grow and a place you feel truly comfortable. After all, that's what Senior Living should be: life on your terms. Nestled on Salt Lake City's East benches, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the valley and downtown in one...
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9.6
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19 reviews
Dad has been at Legacy Memory Care for over 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with his care! If you have a loved one that needs memory care, you know how difficult things can be. The care he has...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy? Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of South Jordan is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services. We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage...
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9.6
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74 reviews
On number 8 regarding value. I just got notice that rent is going up $[removed] per month. Getting a bit pricey and closer to long term unaffordability.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah with views of the Wasatch Mountains, The Wellington is an award-winning community that provides resort style senior living in a campus setting and has a reputation for being Salt Lake's preferred full service senior living community. The Wellington is...
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9.4
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81 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Cedarwood at Sandy. All of the staff truly care about the residents. The residents are treated with kindness and respect. I would definitely recommend Cedarwood at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cedarwood at Sandy is an independent and assisted living community located in Sandy, UT in Salt Lake County. Sandy is a suburb of Salt Lake City, sitting just to the south of the city center. To the east of Sandy is the Wasatch Mountain Range, with the Twin Peaks at an elevation of 11,490 feet....
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9.4
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56 reviews
We had a great experience at Capitol Hill. I would highly recommend them. he thing we liked the most is they were always patient with the residents. We also thought they had a good schedule. But I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Capital Hill Senior Living offers premier retirement living options to seniors in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area. Salt Lake City offers an abundance of natural beauty from the snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains to the shimmering waters of the Great Salt Lake. Our...
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9.3
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6 reviews
My mom has now been at Spring Garden in Midvale for 3 weeks now, tough adjustment for her at first. She is a very independent 95 year old. She now loves it there. She's met so many friends, enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spring Gardens Assisted Living Midvale is a small, quaint, and recently renovated senior living community in Midvale, Utah. With cozy lounges, reading nooks, and your friends just across the hall, this small piece of heaven has a personal and at-home feel.You’ll feel the difference the moment you...
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9.0
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37 reviews
During the 2 months my mom was there the place seemed woefully understaffed... just like all other businesses then and now. Mom was given a lanyard with a call for assistance button, which no one ever...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.0
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34 reviews
For the most part I've enjoyed my experience. The caregivers are kind with the residents and other staff. My only complaint is with the kitchen due to a shortage in staff the service is usually slow. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy? Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of South Jordan is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services. We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage...
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9.0
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6 reviews
I moved here just over a years ago. Since then, it (this community) has changed hands. There are a lot of dogs- sometimes barking on rare occasions leaving urine feces in the hall. Ice cream machine rarely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Crescent Senior Living, winner of the 2021 National Health Care Association’s Silver Award for Quality Care, and the 2022 Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award where quality care meets living independently. Our beautifully designed, luxurious senior living community is not your...
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9.0
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26 reviews
The reason I gave the activities a 4 is my mom hasn't done very many. The facility has plenty to choose from and they sound fun just she hasn't done enough to really give them a 5. Everyone is so nice and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Set amid the breathtaking beauty of eastern and western mountain views, you will find the elegant Cooper Creek Senior Living of South Jordan Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Opened in 2018, this beautiful upscale community shines. Located just blocks from South Jordan Parkway and...
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8.9
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33 reviews
The facility is well maintained and friendly staff. They really do not have many activities at all in the independent living facility. I would absolutely recommend Escalante at Coventry.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Escalante at Coventry is a senior living community specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care services and respite care.Escalante at Coventry Senior Living has it all. You can stroll around our resident garden and outdoor...
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8.9
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97 reviews
Mom's happy, the main meal is hit or miss, that's not good. Overall it's a good place. The enrollment lady [name removed], had a really good outlook and heart for the residents of AL.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights is a lovely residential community nestled beside Little Cottonwood Creek, within walking distance of the Fort Union Shopping district.Our gorgeous natural surroundings are a big draw to our community. Residents get all the benefits of living in a quiet,...
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8.7
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66 reviews
My mother has few and loose teeth so she cannot chew many of the meals provided. But the food is always yummy. There always seems to be something offered. I am very grateful that my mother can live at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Truewood by Merrill, Taylorsville is located in a well-established residential community with beautiful grounds in a lovely neighborhood just a short distance from Valley Fair Mall, numerous restaurants, and one of the largest and most respected community theatres in the country, Hale Centre...
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8.7
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28 reviews
What we like the most about The Peaks is that it is very clean and they give very good care to the residents. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend them to others families.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located between the Oquirrh and Wasatch Mountains, The Peaks at South Jordan offers peaceful surroundings and stunning views of South Jordan, Utah. This certified memory care community provides purposeful programming, continual education, and transition assistance for residents and family...
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8.5
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55 reviews
5 stars all the way around! Sagewood at Daybreak is an excellent facility. Staff is always available and they always have a great attitude. The food served is great and the menu has a lot of variety. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sagewood at Daybreak is a Kisco Senior Living community that opened in 2015. Our 6-acre, 235,000 square foot campus is only steps from restaurants, shops and walking paths.Types of livingIndependent Living - "Maintenance Free" Living with full kitchen and stack-able washer/dryerAssisted...
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8.2
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21 reviews
I would highly recommend Highland Cove for assisted living they were fantastic. Staff are very caring and helpful and I enjoyed working with them. The food is really good with lots of choices available.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its 14 park-like acres and levels of care from assisted living in our "Hotel" to personal care options in retirement living to our completely independent Lane Apartments where you can choose only the amenities you want, Highland Cove has all of your Retirement Living options. Our spacious...
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8.0
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5 reviews
I give Rosewood Assisted Care 5 stars because I love the staff and having friends around. My room is mine alone with my cat to cuddle and struggle with. He loves walking around the big room and visiting his...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Settle in at Rosewood, a South Salt Lake assisted living community offering full-time care in a homelike setting. Come, feel how comfortable our living and dining spaces are. This community was designed with home comfort and care in mind; with a smaller feel and specialized attention, caring for...
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8.0
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44 reviews
Good, competent care. Attendants are friendly and courteous. Environment is pleasant..Sometimes, response is slow when [name removed] rings for help going o the bathroom .Food is quite good. Medications are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in historic Draper, Utah, The Wentworth at Draper is Draper's Premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. We are an SMC Community (Senior Management Concepts, with a 30-year history of service for Senior Care Communities in Utah). We are dedicated to serving Seniors and...
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7.1
Review score
33 reviews
I thought the staff was kind and caring. I do think like most faculties they were short staff. My mom did have quite a few falls while being there. She did end up in the hospital from one of the falls and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Because The Wentworth at Willow Creek is a cut above the rest, our reputation, as well as our sustained census, speaks for itself. As our wonderful and appreciative word of mouth continues to spread, our census consistently maintains itself at or around 100 percent. Amply...
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1.0
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6 reviews
Friendly attentive staff, clean and inviting rooms. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good home for a loved one who needs assistance.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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1.0
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14 reviews
My mom has been a resident for six months. She did not want to move from her home, but dementia and poor balance made it unsafe to keep her at her home. The moment we met the staff at Alta Ridge we knew it...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our lovely little 25-unit community in Holladay has provided excellent Memory Care to many over the past 30 years but we have recently opened to a broader scope of individuals and not limited to those with Memory Care needs. Still family owned and operated, Alta Ridge of Holladay continues to be...
Cost of memory care in Salt Lake County, UT
The average cost of senior living in Salt Lake County is $3,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Draper, UT with an average of $3,789 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Salt Lake County, UT vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Salt Lake County, UT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Salt Lake County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Salt Lake County, UT by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Salt Lake County
Recent reviews for memory care in Salt Lake County
Carrington Court in South Jordan, UT
4.5
They are very attentive to my parents. They treat them like royalty. The staff is kind and very eager to please. It is always clean and smells good. The food is good it's not great. Sunday dinners has always been important to my mother and the staff is working on that issue of getting a good ...
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Legacy House of Bountiful
4.2
My father felt Legacy House was friendly and the residence seem more engaged and active. Staff was very friendly and seemed very caring to all residence. They provide many activities and opportunities to keep my father active, and busy.
Cedarwood at Sandy
5.0
We haven't been able to visit in awhile due to COVID, but from our understanding this community is kept very clean. They did offer a lot of activities, but now they have cancelled them for safety reason. We appreciate that, because we know they are putting our loved ones and the other residents ...
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Salt Lake County review score based on 273 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 273 reviews of 42 Salt Lake County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Salt Lake County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Salt Lake County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Salt Lake County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 273 reviews of 42 Salt Lake County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salt Lake County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Salt Lake County, UT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Salt Lake County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salt Lake County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salt Lake County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Salt Lake County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Salt Lake County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Salt Lake County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salt Lake County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salt Lake County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salt Lake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
76.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
78.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Salt Lake County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salt Lake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
59.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
69%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salt Lake County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Salt Lake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
81%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
78.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
59.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Village of Sugar House, Sunrise of Sandy and Legacy House of Park Lane are the top-rated memory care facilities near Salt Lake County, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 53 memory care facilities near Salt Lake County, Utah. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Salt Lake County, Utah are Legacy Village of Sugar House, Sunrise of Sandy and Legacy House of Park Lane. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 53 memory care facilities near you in Salt Lake County, Utah typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Salt Lake County, Utah, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Salt Lake County, Utah, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Salt Lake County, Utah ranges from $750 to $8664. The average Memory Care cost in Salt Lake County, Utah is $3,943. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Salt Lake County, Utah typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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