Located on the outskirts of Dixie National Forest, Cedar City, UT is a picturesque city of a little more than 34,000 residents. More than 10% of those living here are seniors aged 65 and older, some of whom require residential care in one of the area’s assisted living facilities. With a relatively low cost of living and comfortable summer weather, Cedar City is a great place for older adults to spend their golden years.
Seniors who require frequent help with daily tasks, such as grooming, mobility and preparing their meals, can benefit from taking up residence in one of the city’s assisted living facilities. Assisted living is an ideal option for seniors who can no longer live independently but who don’t require 24-hour medical care, such as the care that a nursing home provides. The average cost of assisted living in Cedar City is $3,400 per month, which is on par with the state’s median cost.
In this guide, seniors and their families can learn more about assisted living in Cedar City, including average senior care costs, benefits and drawbacks of living in the city and some of the free resources available to local seniors.
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995 South Regency Road, Cedar City, UT 84720
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At $3,400 per month, the cost of assisted living in Cedar City is the second-lowest in the state. Provo is the lowest at $3,200 per month, while seniors in Ogden can expect to pay about $3,675 monthly for their care and residence in an assisted living facility. Salt Lake City carries the highest costs in the state at $3,700 per month.
Cedar City
$3,400
Utah
$3,400
The United States
$4,300
Provo
$3,200
Salt Lake City
$3,700
Ogden
$3,675
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Cedar City is $3,400 per month. This is the same as Utah’s average cost and $900 below the national average of $4,300.
Seniors in Cedar City can cover assisted living expenses with the Aging Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or Older or the New Choices Waiver. The latter is reserved for current facility residents only.
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.
While assisted living is the best option for some seniors, others may want to consider other types of senior care. Homemaker services and home health aides in the state cost an average of $4,576 per month. Those living at home and only require care during the day can also consider adult day health care, which comes with an average cost of $2,438. Nursing care is the most intensive level of care, as well as the most expensive. A semiprivate room in a nursing home in Cedar City is about $6,388 per month, while a private room costs about $7,148.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$2,438
Assisted Living Facility
$3,400
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,148
Note: Care cost data for Cedar City was not available, so data for the closest city, St. George, was used instead.
In Cedar City, there are several resources available for seniors who are residents of assisted living facilities or are considering making the move to one. That includes financial support programs, as well as wellness programs, advocacy services and benefits counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging – Five County | (435) 673-3548 | The Area Agency on Aging – Five County serves seniors in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Cane and Washington Counties. Its team works with seniors to help them access benefits and other supports to help them live better independently or transition successfully into long-term care. Other services provided by this organization include caregiver education and the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for the rights of residents in senior care facilities. |
| Cedar City Senior Center | (435) 586-0832 | Operated by the Utah Department of Human Services, the Cedar City Senior Center promotes healthy aging by engaging seniors in a variety of safe activities. It offers fitness programs, socialization opportunities, day trips and education programs to enrich the lives of its members. |
| Saint George Vet Center | (435) 673-4494 | The Saint George Vet Center and its Cedar City Access Point provide services for U.S. veterans and their spouses. Services include help accessing VA benefit programs, such as the Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit, as well as other programs and services that are provided by Veterans Affairs. |
| Iron County Care & Share | (435) 586-5142 | Iron County Care & Share is a nonprofit organization that provides help for seniors, disabled persons, homeless individuals and families facing crises. Services include rental assistance, emergency shelter, monthly food boxes, warm meals and financial assistance for transportation and medical copays. |
Cedar 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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Jerry
4.0
Review of Cedar City
It was nice and clean. The staff I dealt with seemed okay. The place was neat and they seemed to be doing a good job. They did not have available parking if I had a car there, so that's a negative.
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