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Assisted Living Communities in Sandy, Utah

Located between Salt Lake City and Provo, Sandy features 11 assisted living communities, while 114 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.

You can find 1162 reviews reviews of Sandy's assisted living facilities in our directory, which feature an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars out of 5 stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.

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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.

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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.

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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Amy47

I visited this facility

Review of Cedarwood at Sandy

I toured Cedarwood at Sandy. The facility was nice. The staff was nice and seemed like there were a lot of activities for her to do. The lady who helped with the tour was just helpful and...

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Assisted Living

Cierra

I visited this facility

Review of Sunrise of Sandy

We like everything about Sunrise of Sandy. They seemed to have a really nice facility. They have nice decor and furnishings and tons of activities. The amount of care and levels of care that they...

Provider response

Hi Cierra, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Sandy. We would be pleased...

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Assisted Living

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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