The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Weber County, UT for 2024

Located an hour north of Salt Lake City, Weber County is home to more than 250,000 residents, 11 percent of whom are 65 or older. The county has seven memory care facilities serving its older residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

As is the case everywhere in Utah, memory care facilities in Weber County are classified as Type 2 assisted living facilities. They must maintain licensure from the Utah Department of Health, Facility Licensing and Certification.

• Weber County has hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. It is ideal for a memory care resident who enjoys watching the seasons change. The area can be very pleasant during the spring and fall. It has more than 70 days per year on average when the temperature is within the comfortable range of 70 to 80 degrees.
• The cost of living in Weber County is 7 percent higher than the national average, and healthcare costs in the area, which tend to represent a major expense for memory care residents, are 6 percent higher than in the average U.S. city. For families considering relocating to or buying a second home in Weber County to be near their loved one, housing prices are 28 percent higher than the national average, and a typical home sells for $240,100.
• Weber County residents pay a flat 5 percent state income tax on Social Security benefits and other retirement income. However, most seniors can take advantage of a tax credit to offset part of this expense, allowing them to keep most of their money and have it available for healthcare needs.
• Weber County's violent crime rate of 39.2 out of 100 is moderately higher than the national average of 31.1. The area's property crime rate is 38.5 out of 100, which is right around average. Memory care residents can feel confident about their safety in Weber County, as most memory care facilities provide a long list of security features, including guards, cameras and locking exterior doors.

Memory Care costs in Weber County start around $4,632 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Weber County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Utah page.

Weber County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Utah are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Utah page for more information about these laws.