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

Taylorsville sits just outside Salt Lake City in northern Utah. Seniors can find 2 assisted living communities in the town, while nearby neighborhoods host another 51 facilities. As of 2024, assisted living in Taylorsville costs about $5,300 per month, which is more than Utah's typical price of $4,150.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Taylorsville

Standards in assisted living communities in Utah are ultimately overseen by the Utah Department of Health, which has the authority to issue and revoke licenses. At a local level, maintaining and monitoring standards is carried out by the Adult & Aging Services division of the Utah Department of Human Services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Taylorsville

  • The Rides for Wellness program is a free service provided for seniors in Salt Lake County who have no other means of transportation. It operates during normal working hours on weekdays and focuses exclusively on taking seniors to their medical appointments in buses equipped for wheelchair access. To be eligible, the adult must be 60 or over and be a Salt Lake County resident. There’s a suggested donation of $2 per trip.
  • According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living in Taylorsville is above the national average. Using 100 as the typical figure, the city’s average is 109.4. However, the figure is distorted by housing at 138.7 and health at 101.4. In every other index, such as groceries, transportation, and utilities, the city is more affordable than average.
  • Taylorsville has multiple medical facilities in and near the city. The Intermountain Medical Center is only six minutes from downtown Taylorsville. It’s ranked #3 in Utah by U.S. News & World Report, while 20 minutes away, the University of Utah Hospital is ranked #1.
  • The crime statistics for Taylorsville are both better and worse than national and state averages. For example, the national median is four for violent crime, while in Taylorsville, that drops to 2.69. However, the property crime median stands at 27.92, compared to the national figure of 21. It’s worth noting that criminals tend to target specific areas, with some places in the city being more crime-free than others, particularly in the west and south.
  • Despite being within the metropolitan area, Taylorsville still has better quality air and water than the average American city. Information published by Sperling’s Best Places records Taylorsville as having a score of 68 out of 100 for water quality, compared to the national average of 55. For air quality, the figure is 63 out of 100, with the national average being 58. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Taylorsville

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living communities in Taylorsville charge higher fees than those in other Utah cities. According to the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors can save about $1,437 per month by opting for assisted living in Logan, a city located north of Taylorsville. Similarly, rates are approximately $1,300 lower to the south in Ogden.

Taylorsville

$5,300

Utah

$4,150

The United States

$5,350

Provo

$4,100

Logan

$3,863

St. George

$5,094

Ogden

$4,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Taylorsville, assisted living costs about $4,260 more than adult day health care. However, it's still much cheaper than other senior care options. Local nursing home facilities charge approximately $4,260 more per month. Likewise, seniors receiving in-home care incur an estimated fee of $6,101, while home health care providers charge about $6,864.

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,864

Adult Day Health Care

$1,040

Assisted Living Facility

$5,300

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,604

Note: Since data for Taylorsville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Salt Lake City, instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Taylorsville

Seniors in Taylorsville 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.

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 Taylorsville

The resources listed below are some examples of free or subsidized services available to seniors and their families in Taylorsville, Utah, and Salt Lake County.

ResourceContactService
VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and Homebound Allowance(800) 827-1000U.S. military veterans residing in assisted living communities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit to contribute towards their care costs. The benefit is also available to spouses. It’s paid monthly with the VA pension and there’s no requirement to pay it back. Vets who can live at home but need support can apply for the Homebound Allowance to help pay for their care. VeteranAid.org has a useful tool on its website for vets to check if they qualify for either payment.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(385) 468-3255The Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s purpose is to be an advocate for the rights of seniors residing in long-term care communities, including assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen regularly visit communities to ensure the residents are being cared for to an accepted standard and to educate them on their rights. The ombudsman also investigates complaints made by residents, their families and third parties.
State Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)(385) 468-3200Adults aged 64 and over who are eligible to enroll in Medicare, or already have a plan, can get free help from trained counselors. The counselors can provide plain English explanations of the different Medicare plans and private health care insurance plans. However, their information and advice is unbiased as they work only for the senior. Additionally, they can help seniors if they need to make appeals.
Taylorsville Senior Center(385) 468-3370The Taylorsville Senior Center is a place for the city’s adults aged 60 and over to come and share activities and meals with others in the community. Its programs focus on education and the physical and mental well-being of members. Typical programs include playing Wii games, billiards and ping pong. There are also presentations on health issues.
Medicaid New Choices Waiver(800) 662-9651The Medicaid New Choices Waiver is a means for seniors on low incomes currently living in nursing homes to get financial assistance to relocate to an assisted living facility. Although the terms are strict, it is possible for the waiver to cover the costs for eligible seniors. 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Taylorsville

Taylorsville-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lynda

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Truewood by Merrill, Taylorsville

I moved to Truewood by Merrill, Taylorsville. It's a very good place and the people are nice. We get good food. I have a nice place to live. Everybody is so good. The rooms are nice, and clean, and...

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Assisted Living

Linda

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

Review of Legacy House of Taylorsville

My dad moved into Legacy House of Taylorsville. He's been there for about 3 or 4 weeks now. The people were friendly. We had other people we knew who had been in this one also, and that weighed a...

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David

I visited this facility

Review of Legacy House of Taylorsville

Legacy House of Taylorsville was an excellent place, it's very clean and nice. We toured the first floor. Everything was tidy, nice, and clean. The staff was helpful. I don't remember anyone in...

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