The Abbington at Murray
5377 State St, Murray, UT, 84107
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Assisted living is a form of residential care suited to seniors who are no longer able to safely perform daily tasks. In addition to ensuring seniors get necessary medications at the right times, these facilities are also places for residents to socialize with new friends and neighbors. According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost for an assisted living placement in West Valley City is $3,700 per month. That’s $500 above the state average, but $600 below the national average.
This guide covers the costs of assisted living and other types of senior care in more detail. It also lists resources that can help seniors and their families in West Valley City.
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5377 State St, Murray, UT, 84107
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1954 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121
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The Utah Department of Health is responsible for issuing and revoking licenses for assisted living facilities in Utah. Work related to ensuring standards are maintained falls to the Utah Department of Human Services’ Division of Adult & Aging Services.
The costs for assisted living vary between communities and also between cities and states. Different levels of senior care can incur greatly different costs.
West Valley City’s seniors pay, on average, $3,700 per month for assisted living. That’s the highest area average in the state, although there’s only $50 worth of difference when comparing it to Logan’s costs of $3,650. Ogden’s costs are also lower, at $3,588, while Provo is the most affordable city in Utah with costs of $3,200. It’s necessary to cross the border into Idaho to find assisted living costs above those of West Valley City. Pocatello’s seniors typically pay $4,425 for similar services.
West Valley City
$3,700
Utah
$3,200
The United States
$4,300
Ogden
$3,588
Logan
$3,650
Provo
$3,200
Pocatello, ID
$4,425
The city’s homebound seniors pay, on average, $5,100 for care services performed in their own homes. Adult day care is the most affordable option for seniors who can leave their homes, with monthly costs averaging $1,127. Those who make use of residential care typically pay $3,700 per month for assisted living; a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $6,996, and a private room is $9,125.
Home care
$5,100
Home health care
$5,100
Adult day health care
$1,127
Assisted living
$3,700
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Nursing home (private room)
$9,125
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.
The following examples are only a taste of what seniors and their families can access to help with assisted living costs. The samples also include sources of help in other matters.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
VA Aid and Attendance Benefit | (800) 827-1000 | U.S. military veterans can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit to meet some of their assisted living costs. Monthly payments of up to $1,881 are available for single vets, while couples can get up to $2,230 and surviving spouses $1,209. Vets can check eligibility via VeteranAid.org’s free tool. The benefit is added to the VA pension; there is no requirement to pay it back. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (385) 468-3255 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for the rights of seniors living in residential care facilities in Utah. The role involves educating seniors about their rights and investigating their complaints. Third parties can also register complaints with the ombudsman, particularly regarding concerns about possible abuse. The ombudsman also holds data about assisted living facilities in the state, which families can request to help them compare facilities they may be considering for their loved ones. |
New Choices Waiver | (801) 538-6155 | The New Choices Waiver is a Medicaid program for seniors currently residing in assisted living communities who may be able to return to home-based care. Seniors may be able to get need-based access to homemaker services, home-delivered meals, nonmedical transportation and medication assistance. |
Medicare Counseling | (385) 468-3200 | The Senior Health Insurance Information Program exists to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their plans and get the most from them. Trained counselors provide impartial advice about various plans, including private health care insurance. They can also assist with referrals and appeals and advise seniors who have not yet applied for Medicare. |
Harman Senior Recreation Center | (801) 966-3600 | The Harman Senior Recreation Center is open to West Valley City residents aged 60 and over. It offers activities designed to improve fitness, stimulate the mind and strengthen emotional well-being. The center also acts as a location for other services, such as SHIP counseling sessions. |
West Valley City-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.
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