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Memory care in South Salt Lake offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in South Salt Lake is about $4,069 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 1023 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Dad has been at Legacy Memory Care for over 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with his care! If you have a loved one that needs memory care, you know how difficult things can be. The care he has...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy? Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of South Jordan is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services. We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage...
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My mother really likes that the staff is very friendly and kind. The staff tries for my mother to engage in activities. She has been participating in the daily activities provided by the community at the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Comfortable, homelike atmosphere Registered nurse on site Personal assistance for every resident Caring, 24 hour certified aides on duty Delicious home-cooked meals and snacks Secured doors and walking paths Medication assistance Social activities and outing and so much more!
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During my stay the food was prepared by chef, and it was excellent. We had some fun activities. The Olympics was my favorite. I really enjoyed playing cards with the activities director and my friends. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alta Ridge Assisted Living is a unique combination of housing with personalized care designed to respond to individual needs and to help with the activities of daily living. Alta Ridge offers a supportive, residential setting which will help to improve the residents quality of life and also help...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My husband has been in and out in various nursing homes in Salt Lake Valley. Holladay Healthcare Center so far is the best!! He has been to Garden Terrace, Willow Wood Care Center, Deseret Care Center, and...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It is good to see my mom doing good in the community we picked for her. I like their activities that they plan. I believe their financial system is fair. I also like that the aids are friendly and willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Beehive homes of West Jordan is fantastic. My mom was there for respite care. The staff was amazing. You could tell they really care about their residents even my mom who was only there for a few days. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to BeeHive Homes of West Jordan, Utah, assisted living. Our Sunflower and Buttercup homes are dedicated to the care of 11 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-1 environment. Our Honeysuckle home is dedicated to the care of 16 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-2 environment;...
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My family was pleased with all aspects of our mother's care while at Carrington Court Assisted Living and the Memory Care facilities. While she was there only for six weeks, we felt the staff was attentive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Serving the Salt Lake City area, Carrington Court is a warm, beautiful facility located in South Jordan, Utah. Our home is perfectly suited to not only provide excellent care for our residents but also make them feel right at home. Staffed with a professional, caring team of highly-trained...
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Cost of memory care in South Salt Lake, UT

The average cost of senior living in South Salt Lake is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Draper, UT with an average of $3,934 per month.

Memory care costs in South Salt Lake, UT, vs. nearby cities

South Salt Lake, UT
$4,069/mo
$4,132/mo
$4,048/mo

Memory care costs in South Salt Lake, UT, vs. state and national averages

South Salt Lake, UT
$4,069/mo
$3,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in South Salt Lake, UT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,069/mo

Memory care costs in South Salt Lake, UT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,997/mo
Studio
$4,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,129/mo

Senior living costs in South Salt Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Salt Lake, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Salt Lake, UTUtahU.S.
Memory Care$4,069/mo$3,909/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,069/mo$3,884/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,775/mo$3,639/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
South Salt Lake, UT:$4,069/mo
Utah:$3,909/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
South Salt Lake, UT:$4,069/mo
Utah:$3,884/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
South Salt Lake, UT:$3,775/mo
Utah:$3,639/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in South Salt Lake, UT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Salt Lake and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

South Salt Lake, UTUT stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Salt Lake, UT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Salt Lake have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Salt Lake, UT$5,808/mo$5,292/mo+9.8%
Utah$5,240/mo$4,822/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Salt Lake, UT
2024 average cost:$5,808/mo
2023 average cost:$5,292/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Utah
2024 average cost:$5,240/mo
2023 average cost:$4,822/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Salt Lake

Recent reviews for memory care in South Salt Lake

Carrington Court in South Jordan, UT

4.5
They are very attentive to my parents. They treat them like royalty. The staff is kind and very eager to please. It is always clean and smells good. The food is good it's not great. Sunday dinners has always been important to my mother and the staff is working on that issue of getting a good ...
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Legacy House of Bountiful

4.2
My father felt Legacy House was friendly and the residence seem more engaged and active. Staff was very friendly and seemed very caring to all residence. They provide many activities and opportunities to keep my father active, and busy.

The Charleston at Cedar Hills

4.0
I would say it's a decent facility, the dining room isn't managed well and they are inconsistent with taking care of service issues like toilet seats, lights etc

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Responsive and professional staff. Reviews consistently mention the professional and responsive nature of the staff in handling residents' needs and concerns. For instance, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the owners are on-site daily, and staff members are friendly and accommodating. At The Ridge Foothill Senior ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness of the facilities is a recurring theme in the reviews. At Legacy Village of Taylorsville, the Legacy Village is regularly praised for its clean and homelike environment. In contrast, The Ridge Foothill Senior Living mentions the filthy conditions of the memory unit at their c ...
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Varied activities to engage residents. Engaging activities are an essential component of many reviews. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents enjoy a range of activities, including events and weekly memory care programs. However, at Sunrise at Holladay, some residents with visual and auditory impairments felt tha ...
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Personalized care and attention. Personalized care and attention are important aspects of assisted living, and many reviews mention the thoughtful care provided by staff. For example, at Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the Twin Oaks staff are attentive to individual resident's needs and preferences, and at The Rid ...
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Independently owned facilities with on-site management. Independently owned facilities with on-site management are mentioned as a positive factor in several reviews. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the owners' involvement and presence contribute to the cohesive and caring community. Similarly, at The Ridge Foothill Senior Living, th ...
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Resident-centered approach to care. A resident-centered approach to care is a key component of many positive reviews. At Legacy Village of Taylorsville, the Legacy Village staff include families in activities and involve residents in decision-making processes. At The Ridge Cottonwood Senior Living, the Ridge's knowledgeable an ...
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South Salt Lake review score based on 203 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 33 South Salt Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Salt Lake review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Salt Lake review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
South Salt Lake, UT33 facilities
8.0
Millcreek, UT41 facilities
7.7
Murray, UT53 facilities

Review subcategories for South Salt Lake memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 203 reviews of 33 South Salt Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Salt Lake resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Salt Lake, UT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Salt Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Salt Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Salt Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Salt Lake memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Salt Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Salt Lake memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Salt Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Salt Lake memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Salt Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
81.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
78.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Salt Lake memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Salt Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Salt Lake memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Salt Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Salt Lake, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
84.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
78.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Salt Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Utah memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Salt Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Utah memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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