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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Sandy, Utah

Sandy, UT has 9 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $5,636/mo. That's roughly in line with the Utah state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Sandy has 58 beds, against 46 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Sandy

$5,636/mo

Estimated range $5,338 – $6,099

● Sandy $5,636 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Sandy

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingSandyUtahNational
25th percentile$5,338/mo$5,227/mo$5,488/mo
Median$5,636/mo$5,475/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,099/mo$5,951/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Sandy runs about $40 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,502
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,704
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$29,415

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Cottonwood Heights · Draper · Holladay · Riverton · South Jordan

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Sandy.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Sandy runs about $3,122 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Sandy has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (385) 468-3200 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,704 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,636 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Sandy assisted living median of $5,636 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,704 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Sandy run about $8,924 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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9 assisted living communities in Sandy

What assisted living looks like in Sandy

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Sandy has 58 beds, against 46 across Utah. They range from 4 to 116.

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Free local help worth saving

Sandy, in Salt Lake County, has about 94,291 residents. About 14,880 of them (16%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $112,176.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Salt Lake County Aging Services(385) 468-3200Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Utah Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Utah State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Utah Adult & Aging Servicesdaas.utah.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City.

  • Waiver for Individuals Age 65 or OlderOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Sandy more expensive than the rest of Utah?

Sandy's median assisted living cost is about 3% higher than the Utah state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Utah → · Assisted Living cost across Utah → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Sandy: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers