Heber is nestled in Utah’s scenic Heber Valley on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountains. The region is known for its beautiful mountain views...
As Heber’s seniors age, they may need some help with day-to-day tasks, such as personal care, housekeeping or managing medications. Assisted living communities offer the ongoing support seniors need to manage their daily activities. Seniors who move into Heber-area assisted living facilities pay an average of $3,200 per month for this support, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is more affordable than both the state and national averages.
This guide provides an introduction to assisted living care in Heber. It explains typical care costs, considerations for seniors who may retire in Heber and useful local resources for assisted living residents.
60 East 1200 North, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
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933 E Grove Dr, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Lake View Elderly Care is located in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Known as "Utah's City of Trees," Pleasant Grove has a range of outdoor activities for seniors to enjoy, such as Discovery Park, Battle Creek Falls and Big Baldy Summit. Local churches provide a range of services nearby, and there are shopping opportunities in the local area. Lake View Elderly Care is an eight-resident senior care facility. Residents live in private or semi-private rooms and receive 24-hour assistance with the activities of daily living, medication management and other personal needs. The facility's staff includes RNs, a registered dietitian and visiting specialists, such as podiatrists. On-site hospice care is available. Lake View Elderly Care residents can participate in scheduled recreation planned by a full-time director of activities. They are served meals throughout the day and have access to private dining rooms for special occasions. The facility has many indoor communal spaces, including a community library, a game room and a fully stocked arts and crafts center.To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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272 West 500 North, American Fork, UT 84003
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410 S Main St, Orem, UT 84058
Welcome to Assisted Living of Orem! Assisted Living of Orem is a small facility located in a residential neighborhood. Our cozy home provides a friendly and social living environment, where you will meet new friends that feel like they are part of your family. Dedicated and well-trained caregivers will treat you with respect, privacy, and consideration.We provide care to those who require assistance with activities of daily living. This is an intermediate level of care for residents who cannot safely live independently, but do not need around-the-clock skilled nursing services like those provided in a nursing home. To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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Assisted Living
Sally's Daughter
4.0
Review of Spring Gardens Heber
The transition for my mother to Spring Gardens has been a very positive. It was a decision that was not made lightly, but has proven to be a blessing to our family. The staff have been great to...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience with our community. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your mother as a part of our Spring Gardens family!
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mark f
5.0
Review of Spring Gardens Heber
spring gardens staff has done such a wonderful job with my mom. before our latest challenges they did an amazing job with mom. the best care shes ever had. after the virus scare they did...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled you are happy with the care we've provided, and we appreciate the opportunity to have your mom as a part of our Spring Gardens family.
Assisted Living
Deb B
5.0
Review of Spring Gardens Heber
My dad has lived at this facility for almost three years. He is very social, and loves the interaction with other residents and the caring staff. The entire facility is kept immaculately clean...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear you are happy with the care we have provided for your dad, and appreciate the opportunity to have him as a part of our Spring...
Seniors in the Heber area enjoy the state’s lowest assisted living prices at $3,200 per month, on average. To the south in St. George, assisted living prices are on par with the state average of $3,400. Costs are higher in other major cities. Seniors in the Ogden area pay an average of $3,588 per month, while up near the Idaho border in Logan, the cost is higher at $3,650. Salt Lake City’s average cost is the state’s highest at $3,700 per month, but this is still much more affordable than the national norm.
Heber
$3,200
Utah
$3,400
The United States
$4,300
Salt Lake City
$3,700
Logan
$3,650
Ogden Area
$3,588
St. George
$3,400
Care in Heber-area assisted living facilities costs an average of $3,200 per month, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Heber 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.
Seniors who receive in-home assistance pay an average of $4,362 per month for homemaker services and $4,624 for home health care. Adult day health care centers offer supervision and assistance during the day for $1,928 per month, on average. For seniors who need more extensive care than an assisted living community can provide, nursing home care starts at an average of $6,388 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,362
Home Health Aide
$4,624
Adult Day Health Care
$1,928
Assisted Living Facility
$3,200
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,604
Note: Care cost data for Heber was not available, so data for the closest city, Provo, was used instead.
The Heber area offers many free resources to support seniors who live in assisted living communities. Seniors can contact one of the area’s governmental or nonprofit organizations for information, assistance, referrals and more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) | (801) 229-3800 | MAG is the Area Agency on Aging for Summit, Utah and Wasatch Counties. Seniors can call the Senior Helpline or search the AAA’s online database to find helpful aging resources in their area, such as transportation providers, legal services and financial assistance programs. During open enrollment, seniors can sit down with a trained Medicare counselor to learn more about their health care coverage options. As the area’s designated long-term care ombudsman, MAG works to resolve complaints made by seniors who live in assisted living communities. |
| Wasatch County Senior Center | (435) 654-4920 | Located in Heber, the Wasatch County Senior Center offers various social and recreational opportunities for the region’s older adults. Regularly scheduled activities include exercise classes and games of bingo, billiards and checkers. Seniors can join the chess club or knitting group to meet new friends who share their interests. The senior center arranges day trips to museums, parks and historic sites and schedules group lunches at local restaurants. |
| Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs – Central Region | (385) 414-0155 | The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs offers information and assistance to seniors who’ve served in the U.S. military. Eligible seniors can contact the department to learn about the local, state and federal benefits available to them. The department’s accredited representatives can help seniors fill out paperwork, gather supporting documents and submit claims. In addition, the department partners with the Utah State Bar to provide free civil legal services to veterans. |
Heber-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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