Tooele, UT, resides 35 miles from Salt Lake City, west of the Oquirrh Mountains. The city hosts 3 assisted living communities, and including nearby towns, the facility count increases to 3. 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...
Our guide below contains useful information about assisted living in Tooele, including 202 reviews provider reviews, with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.  Â
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1892 Aaron Dr, Tooele, UT, 84074
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother went to Cottage Glen. The staff knew all of the people living there by name and their specific needs. They take them on day trips outside of the facility, they've got board games and different activities. The facility is nice and feels home..."
READ MORE464 S Main St, Tooele, UT, 84074
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my mother to BeeHive Homes. She's done really well, they're really attentive, and they keep in contact with us. She's always really happy when we go there, and she seems pretty happy with everything there. They do all kinds of things. They w..."
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251 East 1000 North, Tooele, UT, 84074
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom Janet has passed away, but my father David is now in Our House Assisted Living of Tooele. It's a brand-new facility, and we were able to get him a nice little apartment unit. His apartment has a little kitchenette, a dining area, a TV area, a ..."
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In Tooele and the rest of the state, assisted living facilities are overseen by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Licensing, Certification and Resident Assessment. This body ensures that staff are qualified and constantly delivering high-quality care.
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.Â
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
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:Â Since data for Tooele is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Provo, instead.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.
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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Jacqui
5.0
Review of Cottage Glen
My mother went to Cottage Glen. The staff knew all of the people living there by name and their specific needs. They take them on day trips outside of the facility, they've got board games and...
Assisted Living
Shereen
5.0
Review of Beehive Homes Of Tooele
We moved my mother to BeeHive Homes. She's done really well, they're really attentive, and they keep in contact with us. She's always really happy when we go there, and she seems pretty happy with...
Assisted Living
Valrie
5.0
Review of Our House Assisted Living of Tooele
My mom Janet has passed away, but my father David is now in Our House Assisted Living of Tooele. It's a brand-new facility, and we were able to get him a nice little apartment unit. His apartment...
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