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2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121
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West Jordan is a rapidly growing suburb of Salt Lake City with approximately 117,000 residents. While only 8% of the population is aged 65 and over, the city’s seasonal climate, health care amenities and modest crime rate make it an attractive option for older adults seeking long-term care in north-central Utah. It’s home to one hospital, along with several assisted living facilities, further promoting a comfortable environment for seniors.
Assisted living facilities provide housing, meals and personal care for older adults who don’t have advanced medical needs but benefit from help with daily activities. Residents have individualized care plans based on their unique needs, and they can participate in social and recreational activities throughout the week. Many facilities have apartment-style units and multiple dining venues for added comfort and convenience, and some accommodate pets. On average, local facilities charge $3,310 per month for care, which is well below state and national respective norms of $3,500 and $4,500.
This guide highlights the rules all assisted living facilities in West Jordan follow and provides details on how these facilities are licensed. It also lists some resources that support current and prospective assisted living residents.Â
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2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121
The Utah Department of Health & Human Services licenses assisted living facilities in West Jordan and promotes a high standard of care by enforcing rules related to housing, care planning and services. In addition to requiring facilities to complete a licensing process, it investigates complaints from the public and conducts regular on-site inspections.
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West Jordan seniors pay approximately $3,310 per month for assisted living.
In West Jordan, assisted living facilities charge $3,310 per month on average for care. This is a couple of hundred dollars lower than Utah’s norm of $3,500, and it’s 26% lower than the national average. Similarly, local care costs are economical compared to rates in St. George, where facilities charge $3,500 for services, and they’re about 10% lower than care costs in Ogden. Across state lines in Twin Falls, ID, monthly fees exceed assisted living rates in West Jordan by 15%, and in Grand Junction, CO, rates are even higher at $4,250.
West Jordan
$3,310
Utah
$3,500
United States
$4,500
Ogden
$3,663
St. George
$3,500
Twin Falls, ID
$3,820
Grand Junction, CO
$4,250
Assisted living facilities in West Jordan charge an average of $3,310 per month for housing and care, which is well below rates for other senior care options in this city. For example, older adults who live in their own homes pay $5,625 for private in-home care and $5,661 for specialized home health care. Additionally, those who live in nursing homes pay more than double the cost of assisted living, with monthly rates starting at $7,437.
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,661
Assisted Living Facility
$3,310
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,437
Note: Data for West Jordan was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Salt Lake City, was used instead.
In West Jordan as in the rest of Utah, the state helps eligible seniors pay for assisted living facilities with the Medicaid New Choices 1915(c) Waiver program. Utah does not offer a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for assisted living facilities.Â
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.
West Jordan 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 West Jordan, please visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.
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West Jordan 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.
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