Cost of Utah Assisted Living Facilities

The average cost of assisted living in Utah is $2,600 per month

The range of costs is from $1,700 to $5,900 per month

This data is based on 13 of the larger facilities within the state and may not represent all facilities within the state. Additional fees may apply.

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Utah Assisted Living Information

Utah defines an assisted living facility as either a Type 1 facility, which provides assistance with ADL’s for two or more people who are capable of evacuating the building in case of emergency without assistance, or a Type 2 facility, which are more homelike and provide24 hours a day of supportive personal care and health services to people who may need no more than one additional person to assist them in evacuating if necessary.

Utah Assisted Living Facilities Scope of Care

Facilities are not required to, but may choose to provide intermittent nursing care. Facilities must provide these services: · personal care, · food service, · housekeeping, · laundry, · maintenance, · activity programs, · administration, and · assistance with self-administration of medication, and · arrange for necessary medical and dental care.

Utah Assisted Living Admission Requirements

Neither Type 1 or Type 2 facilities may admit any residents that have active TB, are a danger to themselves or others, or require continuous nursing or inpatient hospital care. Type 1 facilities may admit residents who have stable health, are capable of self-preservation in case of an emergency, require limited assistance with ADL’s, and receive regular medical care. Residents who enter Type 2 facilities may need significant assistance in two or more ADL’s.

Utah Assisted Living Care Plan Requirements

Using a mandated form, an assessment must be completed at intake and then again every six months. The assessment plans are used to create service plans for each resident.

Utah Assisted Living Medication Management Requirements

Licensed staff may help with medication administration, and unlicensed staff may help with self-administration. There are four options regarding medication administration. 1) The resident may self-administer; 2) The resident may self-direct with staff assistance; 3) Family members may administer, but must have total responsibility for all medications; and 4) Staff may administer with appropriate delegation from a licensed health care professional

Utah Assisted Living Facility Requirements

In a private residence, there must be a minimum of 120 square feet of livable space and in a double-occupancy residency unit, there must be a minimum of 200 square feet. No more than two residents are permitted per residence unit. Private bathrooms are not required.

Utah Assisted Living Staffing Requirements

Direct care staff must be sufficient in number to meet the needs of the residents and be present in the facility 24 hours a day. Staff must be at least 18 years old, and in the Type 2 facilities, be a certified nurse’s assistant. An administrator must be employed to operate the facility; the administrator must be 21 years old at least and complete a criminal background check. Type 1 facilities only require an associate’s degree, while Type 2 facilities require at least an associate’s degree and significant related training.

Utah Assisted Living Medicaid Policy

Five Medicaid home and community-based services waivers are utilized for assisted living facilities, including Aging, Acquired Brain Injury, Community Supports, Physical Disabilities, and the New Choices Waiver. Each waiver has its own level of care requirements and qualifications.

Utah Alzheimer’s Unit Requirements

As long as the residents can evacuate the building with the assistance of one person, than a Type 2 facility may open an Alzheimer’s unit. One staff member with training in this population is required to be on the unit at all times.

Utah Department of Health, Facility Licensing, Certification and Resident Assessment