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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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1201 East 4500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
2.9
(12 reviews)
"My mother stayed at Life Care Center of Salt Lake City. They were fantastic. She stayed there because she had fallen and broken some ribs. It's a wonderful place for your parent to be when they're recovering. Their staff was so patient, kind, knowled..."
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338 West 2600 North, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
2.8
(6 reviews)
"Manila Country Home feels just like it says in the name, a "country home". The owner/operators, Dave and Dianne truly love and care for each of the residence in the home. I feel so blessed to have found them and to have my mother living there. ..."
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523 N Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010
2.2
(7 reviews)
"I am a resident of Avalon Care Center - Bountiful. They are doing everything possible to help me out. I go to therapy twice a week and it's excellent. The staff was very caring and very thoughtful. I've got a room with a TV, a hospital bed, and my ow..."
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125 SOUTH 900 WEST, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
2.0
(1 reviews)
"There are many conflicting things with this facility. The staff seem very kind and say all the right words, but they all seem to say the same words, as if they're rehearsed. I have a friend who used to be at this facility who I could never seem to ..."
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2750 E Cottonwood Pkwy, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Utah Department of Health and Human Serv..."
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499 East 500 South, Bountiful, UT 84010
"Barton Creek Assisted Living has served as Davis County�s premier assisted living residence since 1999. We specialize in providing independe..."
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4141 South Highland Dr. Suite 202, Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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455 SOUTH 900 EAST, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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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 provide..."
READ MORE322 N 2375 W, Lehi, UT 84043
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Utah Department of Health and Human Serv..."
READ MORE10386 S 2200 W, South Jordan, UT 84095
"Brighton House of South Jordan is located in South Jordan, Utah, 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. The surrounding area is filled with shops..."
READ MORE933 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..."
READ MORE41 East Center St, Centerville, UT 84014
"Heartfelt Home Assisted Living is a senior living community based in Centerville, Utah, specializing in the provision of assisted living. Th..."
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1624 E 4500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
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READ MORE5350 Allendale Dr, Murray, UT 84123
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6352 W 13100 S, Herriman, UT 84096
"Beehive Homes of Herriman is located in Herriman, UT, a city in southwestern Salt Lake County with a population of around 22,000 residents. ..."
READ MORE1954 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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25 Alpine Ave, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
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READ MORE2200 West Parkway Boulevard Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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645 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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READ MORESandy 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
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.
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.
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:Â Since data for Sandy is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Salt Lake City, instead.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging & Adult Services | (385) 468-3200 | The 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) 468-3410 | The 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) 827-1000 | The 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. |
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
Amy47
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Cierra
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Charlotte
5.0
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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