4 Memory Care Facilities near Bountiful, UT

Bountiful, Utah is a picturesque city located on the outskirts of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Many seniors have chosen to settle into Bountiful after retirement thanks to the plentiful resources available, and those who suffer from dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, there are 11 memory care facilities to choose from in the area. Memory care facilities are officially known as level two assisted living facilities throughout Utah and are closely regulated by the Utah Department of Health. 

Throughout Utah, an estimated 31,000 seniors aged 65 and over have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. In cities such as Bountiful, where more than 15 percent of the population is 65 or older, there is a considerable need for memory care and other health resources for dementia patients and their caregivers. 

• Crime rates that are nearly half of state averages meant that seniors and their loved ones can feel safe living in Bountiful. Even so, it is a good idea for seniors and their families measures to discuss resident safety and security with memory care facilities that they tour.
  
• Bountiful gets an average of 71 inches of snow each year, nearly triple the national average. When touring memory care facilities, it is important to ask what procedures they have in place to prevent residents from wandering outdoors in extreme weather. 
  
• Although the state taxes all forms of retirement income, including social security benefits, income tax rates are low in Utah. When considering Utah against other states, seniors and their families may find that Bountiful is an affordable option for memory care.
  
• The Bountiful are is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Lakeview Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bountiful

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Utah page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Utah page.

Bountiful and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Bountiful, please visit our Memory Care in Utah page.

Bountiful-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Utah are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Utah page for more information about these laws.