Assisted Living Utah Blog

In Utah, there are two different types of assisted living communities; i.e.
assisted living type 1 and assisted living type 2. Assisted Living type 1 allows the licensed community to care for residents that require assisted with no more than two
ADL’s. If the resident requires more assistance than this, they would require a type 2 facility. In Utah, a type 2 facility may help with all ADL’s if necessary. I recommend that if you think your loved one is going to need more assistance within the next few months or few short years, you should seriously consider moving him/her into a type 2 facility. Otherwise you will have to move them again sooner and it may be even harder on them trying to get used to another place, routine, staff, friends, etc.
So how do you know if a Utah facility is licensed as type 1 or 2? You can simply call the facility and ask or you can visit the State of Utah’s website. For more specifics, call us at (801) 492-4115. We do not charge anything for our services.

Finding the right assisted living community in Sandy, Utah is a quest of hundreds of people living in Sandy. Either looking for themselves or more commonly, for their parents. In Sandy alone, there are six assisted living communities, i.e. Alta Ridge Alzheimer’s Community , Alta Ridge Assisted Living , The Stratford at Willow Creek , The Wentworth at Willow Creek , Atria Senior Living, and Sunrise of Sandy. Each of these assisted living faciliites is licensed as a type II facility which means they can care for residents who need assistance with all ADL’s (bathing, dressing, walking, etc). Right on the boarder (literally) of the city of Sandy are three other assisted living facilities (also known as communities), which are The Wentworth at Draper, The Wentworth at Cottonwood Heights, and Canyon Creek Senior Living. All but two of these facilities that I’ve mentioned so far offer alzheimer’s care for residents that have wandering behaviors and require a secured facility. So, if you live in Sandy Utah, Cottonwood Heights Utah, Draper Utah, Midvale Utah, or any other city in Salt Lake Valley or near Salt Lake City, you have several options when it comes to finding the best assisted living facility for you or your loved one. By using our free services, you can get better information to make the best decision. So call us today at (801) 492-4115. We’re here to help.