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Assisted Living Communities in Sandy, Utah

Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, Sandy features 10 assisted living communities, while 66 more sit in surrounding regions. As of 2024, residents pay approximately $5,300 per month to live in these long-term care environments. This is $1,150 more than Utah's typical price, but it's $50 less than the U.S. median rate.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Sandy, UT and Nearby Cities

Sandy ranks among Utah's most expensive cities for assisted living. Per the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey, prices drop to about $4,000 in Ogden, a savings of $1,300 per month. Meanwhile, rates fall even lower in Logan to approximately $3,863. On a broader scale, Utah's typical assisted living price comes in $1,150 below Sandy's median rate, highlighting the value of price shopping when looking for long-term elder care.

Sandy

$5,300

Utah

$4,150

United States

$5,350

Logan

$3,863

St. George

$5,094

Ogden

$4,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Sandy

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sandy

Seniors in Sandy 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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

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

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Utah page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Sandy, UT

In Sandy, assisted living costs much less than other senior care options. Nursing home facilities charge roughly $2,304 more per month due to their 24/7 medical services. Similarly, home health care providers charge about $1,564 more than assisted living communities, although this option doesn't account for housing costs. Local in-home care is closer in price to assisted living, but it's still approximately $801 more expensive.

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,864

Assisted Living Facility

$5,300

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,604

Note: Since data for Sandy is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Salt Lake City, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sandy

Seniors who live in Sandy have access to a wide range of support services that are provided through local government and nonprofit agencies. These services provide information, as well as financial and social resources, so seniors can live independent lives in or outside of assisted living communities in the area. These programs are all offered at no cost to area seniors aged 55 and over.

ResourceContactService
Aging & Adult Services(385) 468-3200The Salt Lake County Department of Human Services operates Aging & Adult Services as a senior-focused division to help older adults in the county find appropriate benefits and get the help they need to remain independent. Services include legal and financial education about the needs of seniors, caregiver support classes, counseling and bereavement groups, Meals-on-Wheels and Medicare counseling. Seniors may contact a county intake worker to access services.
Sandy Senior Center(385) 468-3410The Sandy Senior Center is a social and senior support institution that is open to seniors throughout the area who are aged 50 and over. Programs supported by the center include daily meal service, home-delivered meals, volunteer engagement and check-ins and social events that welcome seniors for community lunches and senior mixers on some evenings.
Salt Lake City Regional VA Office(800) 827-1000The Veterans Administration helps honorably discharged veterans and their eligible dependents find and apply for benefits they may qualify for. The center offers case manager assistance with filing and appealing claims for financial assistance, emergency help with bills, locating health services and referrals for counseling and mental health issues.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sandy

All of Sandy’s assisted living communities are licensed at the state level by the Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Preparedness. This executive agency oversees the operation of long-term residential care communities across the state and publishes guidelines for senior care. Agents of the division also conduct site visits to monitor compliance with the law and best practices for senior living.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sandy

  • Sandy’s climate is very warm and dry for most of the year. The city gets less than 16 inches of rain annually, and exceptional amounts of sunlight keep the city warm through the winter and give the area average daily highs of 95 degrees in the summer months.
  • The cost of living in Sandy is higher than the U.S. average. Prices for common goods and services in the area are roughly 25% above the national average, with healthcare expenses between 1% and 2% above the nationwide median. Home energy costs are somewhat below average in Sandy; the typical utility bill in the city is 5% lower than the national average.
  • Sandy’s crime rates are low and stable. In most categories of crime, and in every category of violent crime, Sandy is an exceptionally safe place for seniors to live. Theft is the only category of crime where Sandy’s numbers are higher than the national average, although the difference is small.
  • The state of Utah taxes Social Security benefits, along with other types of retirement income, at the flat 4.95% rate. However, seniors may get a partial break from this tax since state law includes several exemptions for certain types of retirement income and property ownership arrangements.
  • Seniors in Sandy are exceptionally well served by bus and light rail service. The UTA bus system runs more than 100 regular routes through the area, along with a high-capacity light rail system. A daily round of commuter trains, known as FrontRunner, carry residents to the nearby communities of Ogden and Provo, with a few stops at various communities in between.
  • Seniors in Sandy are surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty of the Utah landscape. One trail through Bell’s Canyon runs from a gently tumbling waterfall to a small pedestrian bridge. Assistance on the trail is available for seniors with limited mobility. Back in the city, seniors can take in a show at Hale Center Theatre or enjoy a ball game at Rio Tinto stadium.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sandy

Sandy-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Utah

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charlotte

I visited this facility

Review of Alta Ridge Assisted Living

Alta Ridge Assisted Living was very pretty. They have gorgeous views and different pricing depending on your view and the location of the room. The amenities seemed great. One thing I didn't like...

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Nicole

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Crescent Senior Living

My father is in Crescent Senior Living. He's in assisted living, although I also toured the memory care. It's glowing reviews for both sides. They're amazing. It is bright, cheerful and inviting....

Provider response

Thank you so much for your review!

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Reviewer RC#0328b

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Sandy

Sunrise of Sandy was a little older community, but it looked as though they had a lot of activities and things for the people to do. The people that I observe seemed to be very happy there. I...

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