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Communities in American Fork, UT
American Fork rests in north-central Utah, approximately 32 miles southeast of...
Salt Lake City. It houses 8 assisted living communities, offering care at an estimated monthly rate of $3,695. This rate lands lower than the national norm of $4,500 but higher than Utah's statewide median of $3,500.
Our directory below features 1283 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the American Fork region, which earn an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars. These reviews offer valuable insights into the city's long-term care options to help seniors make informed decisions.
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Reviewer#RD1023w
4.0
Review of Beehive Homes of American Fork South
I like that BeeHive Homes of American Fork has a friendly staff. It was also clean. The apartments were decent-sized and clean. They had their own restrooms. I think they talked about how they...
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ReviewerFC102821A
5.0
Review of Beehive Homes of American Fork South
My mother-in-law was in BeeHive Homes of American Fork. She stayed there for a year and a half. First, she was in assisted living and then she went into memory care in the back. The people were...
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Janet
5.0
Review of Beehive Homes of American Fork South
My mother is in BeeHive Homes of American Fork. It's been great. They have bingo and church activities. The staff members are warm and friendly. The food is not fancy, but it fits my mom's needs....
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living in American Fork costs $3,695 per month, offering care for about $805 less than the national median but $195 more than Utah's statewide standard rate. Ogden and St. George carry lower costs than American Fork at $3,663 and $3,500, respectively. In Salt Lake City, prices drop even further to $3,310, while Logan offers one of the lowest regional costs at $3,300.
American Fork
$3,695
Utah
$3,500
United States
$4,500
Ogden
$3,663
St. George
$3,500
Salt Lake City
$3,310
Logan
$3,300
Paying for Assisted Living in American Fork
In American Fork, residents pay about $3,695 per month for assisted living services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in American Fork
Seniors who need help with the cost of assisted living in Utah may be eligible to receive aid from the state's Medicaid program. Utah's Aging Waiver offers financial assistance for supportive services, and Utah's other Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver, New Choices, supports seniors already in medical facilities who wish to transition into more community-based care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Utah page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors in American Fork have access to numerous care options based on their lifestyle preferences and budgets. Assisted living carries one of the lowest monthly rates at $3,695, offering housing and personal care assistance. For $1,550 less, seniors can access daytime-only supervision and activities through adult day health care. Those wishing to age in place pay a higher rate of $5,720 for home care or home health care. Home care offers daily living support, including dressing and meal preparation, while home health care provides skilled nursing services, such as medication administration and wound care. Meanwhile, nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care and supervision for approximately $3,149 more than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$2,145
Assisted Living Facility
$3,695
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,844
Note: Data for American Fork was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Provo, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in American Fork
American Fork and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in American Fork, please visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in American Fork
American Fork Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Utah are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Utah page for more information about these laws.
