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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Salt Lake, UT

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Salt Lake, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in South Salt Lake, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in South Salt Lake incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Salt Lake memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Salt Lake, 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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My mother really likes that the staff is very friendly and kind. The staff tries for my mother to engage in activities. She has been participating in the daily activities provided by the community at the...
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.
Comfortable, homelike atmosphere Registered nurse on site Personal assistance for every resident Caring, 24 hour certified aides on duty Delicious home-cooked meals and snacks Secured doors and walking paths Medication assistance Social activities and outing and so much more!
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My mom's respite stay went great at Alta Ridge! The staff were attentive and took great care of her! The meals were also great and very healthy. I have no complaints about her respite stay!
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Alta Ridge Assisted Living is a unique combination of housing with personalized care designed to respond to individual needs and to help with the activities of daily living. Alta Ridge offers a supportive, residential setting which will help to improve the residents quality of life and also help...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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My husband has been in and out in various nursing homes in Salt Lake Valley. Holladay Healthcare Center so far is the best!! He has been to Garden Terrace, Willow Wood Care Center, Deseret Care Center, and...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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It is good to see my mom doing good in the community we picked for her. I like their activities that they plan. I believe their financial system is fair. I also like that the aids are friendly and willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Beehive homes of West Jordan is fantastic. My mom was there for respite care. The staff was amazing. You could tell they really care about their residents even my mom who was only there for a few days. 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.
Welcome to BeeHive Homes of West Jordan, Utah, assisted living. Our Sunflower and Buttercup homes are dedicated to the care of 11 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-1 environment. Our Honeysuckle home is dedicated to the care of 16 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-2 environment;...
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My family was pleased with all aspects of our mother's care while at Carrington Court Assisted Living and the Memory Care facilities. While she was there only for six weeks, we felt the staff was attentive...
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.
Serving the Salt Lake City area, Carrington Court is a warm, beautiful facility located in South Jordan, Utah. Our home is perfectly suited to not only provide excellent care for our residents but also make them feel right at home. Staffed with a professional, caring team of highly-trained...
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Cost of memory care in South Salt Lake, UT

The average cost of senior living in South Salt Lake is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Draper, UT with an average of $3,789 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Salt Lake, UT vs. nearby cities

South Salt Lake, UT
$3,912/mo
$3,967/mo
$3,896/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Salt Lake, UT vs. the state and national average

South Salt Lake, UT
$3,912/mo
$3,764/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Salt Lake vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,912/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Salt Lake, UT by room type

Semi-Private
$4,286/mo
Studio
$4,242/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,292/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Salt Lake over time

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What families are saying about memory care in South Salt Lake

Recent reviews for memory care in South Salt Lake

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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South Salt Lake review score based on 226 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 226 reviews of 33 South Salt Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Salt Lake 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

South Salt Lake review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
South Salt Lake, UT33 facilities
7.8
Millcreek, UT33 facilities
7.8
Murray, UT55 facilities

Review subcategories for South Salt Lake 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 226 reviews of 33 South Salt Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Salt Lake 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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South Salt Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Salt Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake 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
84.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
75.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
69.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
78.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
57.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.8%
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 South Salt Lake, Utah. See full list of communities.

There are 33 memory care facilities near South Salt Lake, Utah. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South Salt Lake, 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 33 memory care facilities near you in South Salt Lake, Utah typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, 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 South Salt Lake, Utah ranges from $750 to $8664. The average Memory Care cost in South Salt Lake, Utah is $3,912. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Salt Lake, 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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