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Assisted Living Communities in Tooele, UT
Tooele, UT, resides 35 miles from Salt Lake City, west of the Oquirrh Mountains. The city...
hosts assisted living communities, and including nearby towns, the facility count increases to . Seniors in Tooele typically pay around $4,100 per month for assisted living, which sits $50 below Utah’s median monthly rate. Moreover, local fees cost significantly less than the U.S. midpoint price of $5,350.
Our guide below contains useful information about assisted living in Tooele, including 890 reviews provider reviews, with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Heather
4.0
Review of Beehive Homes Of Tooele
What I like about Beehive Homes Of Tooele is that it's small. They've got only 10 to 15 patients, and so they're able to give that one-on-one care. It's decorated really cute. They keep it up very...
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Heather
4.0
Review of Cottage Glen
I really liked Cottage Glen. They're bigger than the other place, but they had a very homey feel. They had some good options as far as rooms went. They had more than one type of studio. The rooms...
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Heather
3.0
Review of Our House Assisted Living of Tooele
I didn't really like Our House Assisted Living of Tooele. It looked nice, but it felt more like a facility than it felt like a home. Another issue was getting a straight answer on the price. It...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Tooele, UT and Nearby Cities
Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2024 provides a monthly median cost of $4,100 for assisted living in Toole, lower than state and national norms. Prices increase substantially to $5,300 in nearby Salt Lake City — the state’s costliest location for this type of senior care. However, moving north to Ogden or Logan sees typical fees drop to $4,000 and $3,863, respectively.
Tooele
$4,100
Utah
$4,150
The United States
$5,350
St. George
$5,094
Salt Lake City
$5,300
Ogden
$4,000
Logan
$3,863
Paying for Assisted Living in Tooele
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tooele
Utah, in cooperation with the federal Medicaid program, offers two need-based waivers to low-income seniors. The Utah Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver and the New Choices Waiver were launched to help individuals, who would otherwise be relegated to nursing homes and other forms of institutionalized care, exercise their choice for alternative living arrangements, including assisted living and home-based services.
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 Living in Tooele, UT
Older adults in Tooele have several long-term care options available. At $4,100 monthly, assisted living offers the most pocket-friendly choice for those who need help with everyday tasks. Seniors with medical or rehabilitative needs pay more, with home health care costing about $6,673 and local nursing homes charging around $7,604 for semi-private accommodations.
Home Health Care
$6,673
Assisted Living Facility
$4,100
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$7,604
Note: Since data for Tooele is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Provo, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Tooele
Tooele has a range of free social and charitable services available to its older citizens. These services can help seniors plan and pay for retirement and long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tooele County Aging Services | (435) 277-2300 | Serving seniors aged 60 and up, this Area Agency on Aging offers education and supportive services such as health insurance counseling and a transportation program. Its Ombudsman initiative helps residents of assisted living facilities advocate for their welfare, and its evidence-based educational programming helps seniors stay healthy as they age. |
| Salt Lake City Vet Center | (801) 266-1499 | Run by the U.S. government, this vet center is a central access point for federal veterans’ services. These include mental health care, financial aid and housing assistance. Service members can also access referrals to the VA health care system, which offers physician and specialist services. |
| Utah Legal Services | (800) 662-4245 | This non-profit law firm offers assistance to seniors, veterans and low-income adults. Elders can get professional help securing access to health care and appealing Supplemental Security Income and benefits denials. ULS offers assistance to victims of fraud, elder abuse and identity theft. This organization also offers a range of self-help information and clinics. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tooele
Tooele-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.
