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10 Best Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Salt Lake County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Salt Lake County, UT may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake County or another care type is right for you. Browse 89 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Salt Lake County.
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 Brighton, Silver Fork and Angels Grove.
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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County, UT by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Salt Lake County over time
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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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
There are 89 nursing homes facilities near Salt Lake County, Utah. See the full list.
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