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Nursing Homes Facilities near Salt Lake County, UT

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Photo of Osmond Senior Living Memory Care in Salt Lake
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My loved one enjoys some of the activities offered. They are doing a good job trying to get everything together in the community. The food that is being served is good so far. The staff encourages the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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I would rate all of these above categories much higher than a 5 if I could. What sticks out most to me about Sarah Daft Home is the fact that it really feels like home. I would highly, highly recommend this...
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.
Welcome to Sarah Daft Home, the only not-for-profit assisted living community in Salt Lake City. Sarah Daft Home is committed to providing high-quality care in a homelike setting. Our 24-hour community is staffed with compassionate, skilled professionals devoted to meeting the individual needs...
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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
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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.
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...
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My aunt lives at The Avenues and loves it there. The staff treat her as a friend and seem to really care about her. There is a warm, happy atmosphere throughout the building. Today while I was...
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.
The Avenues Courtyard is a cozy downtown assisted living community. We are locally owned by Dr. Branson Call and his wife Kathy Call. 24 hour care is available from certified nursing assistants, as well as an on staff RN and trained medication technicians. For our residents, this means knowing...
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Cannot say enough about how wonderful this place is… So much for the residents to do, and places to go within the facility- it feels like a community. My uncle is rarely in his room, he keeps busy all day...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Auberge at Aspen Park is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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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
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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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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
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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 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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Beehive Homes of Riverton was truly a godsend for our family. My mother's health was deteriorating but the care here was link angels. Every single staff person was both loving and caring to treat my mom with...
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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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
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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.
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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It was wonderful. She was there for a couple of months. It was all paid by insurance and medical so I have no idea about the value. The care was excellent except for the doctor. I thought the doctor was a...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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
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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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Salt Lake County, UT

The average cost of senior living in Salt Lake County is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midvale, UT with an average of $3,738 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT vs. nearby counties

Salt Lake County, UT
$3,860/mo
$3,840/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT vs. the state and national average

Salt Lake County, UT
$3,860/mo
$3,764/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County vs. other types of senior living

$3,943/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,860/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT by room type

Semi-Private
$4,271/mo
Studio
$4,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,481/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,239/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County over time

Salt Lake County, UTUT stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Salt Lake County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Salt Lake County

Sunrise of Sandy

5.0
The staff at Sunrise of Sandy were very caring and treated everyone with dignity. They respected my mom’s wishes and preferences. The home environment was wonderful, and my mom loved their docile, friendly cat. They planned fun events for the residents to enjoy.

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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The Charleston at Cedar Hills

4.0
I would say it's a decent facility, the dining room isn't managed well and they are inconsistent with taking care of service issues like toilet seats, lights etc

Salt Lake County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salt Lake County nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Salt Lake County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salt Lake County nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salt Lake County nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
58.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Salt Lake County nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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.
Salt Lake County, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
52.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salt Lake County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
61.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Legacy Village of Sugar House, Sunrise of Sandy and Legacy House of Park Lane are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Salt Lake County, Utah. See full list of communities.

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