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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sandy, UT for 2024

Seniors who live in the Sandy area have many assisted living communities to choose from. Residents of these communities get daily check-in service and assistance from staff with the activities of daily living, such as personal care and meal preparation. Most assisted living communities also offer limited off-site transportation, and some even offer valet services from the front desk. Sandy seniors can expect to pay an average of $3,700 per month for assisted living services, which is $300 higher than the Utah state average of $3,400 per month and $600 lower than the U.S. median of $4,300. However, costs for individual facilities can vary, depending on the location and the amenities offered.

This guide includes information about assisted living costs in Sandy and compares those rates to costs in nearby cities, as well as alternative levels of care. It also provides a list of free senior support services in the Sandy area.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sandy

All of Sandy’s assisted living communities are licensed at the state level by the Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Preparedness. This executive agency oversees the operation of long-term residential care communities across the state and publishes guidelines for senior care. Agents of the division also conduct site visits to monitor compliance with the law and best practices for senior living.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sandy

  • Sandy’s climate is very warm and dry for most of the year. The city gets less than 16 inches of rain annually, and exceptional amounts of sunlight keep the city warm through the winter and give the area average daily highs of 95 degrees in the summer months.
  • The cost of living in Sandy is higher than the U.S. average. Prices for common goods and services in the area are roughly 25% above the national average, with healthcare expenses between 1% and 2% above the nationwide median. Home energy costs are somewhat below average in Sandy; the typical utility bill in the city is 5% lower than the national average.
  • Sandy’s crime rates are low and stable. In most categories of crime, and in every category of violent crime, Sandy is an exceptionally safe place for seniors to live. Theft is the only category of crime where Sandy’s numbers are higher than the national average, although the difference is small.
  • The state of Utah taxes Social Security benefits, along with other types of retirement income, at the flat 4.95% rate. However, seniors may get a partial break from this tax since state law includes several exemptions for certain types of retirement income and property ownership arrangements.
  • Seniors in Sandy are exceptionally well served by bus and light rail service. The UTA bus system runs more than 100 regular routes through the area, along with a high-capacity light rail system. A daily round of commuter trains, known as FrontRunner, carry residents to the nearby communities of Ogden and Provo, with a few stops at various communities in between.
  • Seniors in Sandy are surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Utah landscape. One trail through Bell’s Canyon runs from a gently tumbling waterfall to a small pedestrian bridge. Assistance on the trail is available for seniors with limited mobility. Back in the city, seniors can take in a show at Hale Center Theatre or enjoy a ball game at Rio Tinto stadium.

Paying for Assisted Living in Sandy

The average cost of assisted living in Sandy is $3,700 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is $300 more than the Utah average of $3,400 and $600 lower than the national median of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $3,700 per month, Sandy’s average cost of assisted living is higher than the state average but well below the typical cost for similar services nationwide. Sandy’s costs are an outlier in Utah, where most cities have lower average prices. Seniors in Ogden pay about $3,588 per month for assisted living, while their counterparts in St. George pay $3,400. Provo has some of the lowest costs in the state at $3,200 per month.

Sandy

$3,700

Utah

$3,400

The United States

$4,300

St. George

$3,400

Provo

$3,200

Ogden

$3,588

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Sandy have other senior care options besides assisted living available to them. Depending on how much or how little supervision a senior needs, they can opt into either homemaker or home health aide services, both of which cost $5,100 per month. Adult day health care, which offers activities and supervision Monday through Friday for seniors who live on their own, costs an average of $1,127 per month. For seniors who need more support than assisted living can offer them, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $6,996 per month, while a private room costs $9,125.

Homemaker Services

$5,100

Home Health Aide

$5,100

Adult Day Health Care

$1,127

Assisted Living Facility

$3,700

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,996

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$9,125

Note: Care cost data for Sandy was not available, so data for the closest city, Salt Lake City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sandy

Seniors in Sandy can cover assisted living expenses with the Aging Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older or the New Choices Waiver. The latter is reserved for current facility residents only.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Utah page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Utah

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sandy

Seniors who live in Sandy have access to a wide range of support services that are provided through local government and nonprofit agencies. These services provide information, as well as financial and social resources, so seniors can live independent lives in or outside of assisted living communities in the area. These programs are all offered at no cost to area seniors aged 55 and over.

ResourceContactService
Aging & Adult Services(385) 468-3200The Salt Lake County Department of Human Services operates Aging & Adult Services as a senior-focused division to help older adults in the county find appropriate benefits and get the help they need to remain independent. Services include legal and financial education about the needs of seniors, caregiver support classes, counseling and bereavement groups, Meals-on-Wheels and Medicare counseling. Seniors may contact a county intake worker to access services.
Sandy Senior Center(385) 468-3410The Sandy Senior Center is a social and senior support institution that is open to seniors throughout the area who are aged 50 and over. Programs supported by the center include daily meal service, home-delivered meals, volunteer engagement and check-ins and social events that welcome seniors for community lunches and senior mixers on some evenings.
Salt Lake City Regional VA Office(800) 827-1000The Veterans Administration helps honorably discharged veterans and their eligible dependents find and apply for benefits they may qualify for. The center offers case manager assistance with filing and appealing claims for financial assistance, emergency help with bills, locating health services and referrals for counseling and mental health issues.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sandy

Sandy-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Utah are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Utah page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Utah

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Sandy

Sunrise of Sandy was a little older community, but it looked as though they had a lot of activities and things for the people to do. The people that I observe seemed to be very happy there. I...

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Assisted Living

Barbara

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Sandy

Sunrise of Sandy is great. They take really good care of mom. One thing that I like about the facility is where she's located. She's close to everything that she needs from her room. So, it's a...

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Marty

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Crescent Senior Living

What I was impressed with here was the staff, the facility, and the things that were included. I can't think of anything about it that wasn't favorable, I liked everything so far. I met a couple of...

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