Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sandy, UT

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sandy, UT

Overview of Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy is a Type II assisted living community in Sandy, Utah, that offers assisted living and memory care, with a 31-bed capacity. Licensed since December 2002 in Salt Lake County, the community has over 23 years of operational history.

The community has a limited regulatory history, with only three inspections on record. The most recent state inspection, conducted on September 2, 2025, also identified several deficiencies related to documentation practices, staff training, medication administration, resident assessments, and emergency preparedness procedures. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, though families are highly recommended to review the inspection findings carefully and discuss corrective measures directly with management.

Designed specifically for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the community provides 24-hour staffing and safety-focused features. Security measures include monitored entrances, a secured perimeter, emergency call systems in each apartment, and structured cleanliness and safety protocols that support a secure living environment. Programming and daily life are also centered on cognitive engagement and personalized interaction, with customized activities and outings based on personal interests, along with arts and crafts, fitness classes, holiday celebrations, family gatherings, and community events. Additional amenities include an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Meals are also prepared fresh daily with attention to nutritional needs and personal preferences, and accommodations for special diets.

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy is a compelling option for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive conditions seeking a secure and structured setting with continuous supervision and activity-centered programming.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 31 Rank #171 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 189 homes we track in Utah for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #84 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 194 homes we track in Utah for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
23 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #147 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 266 homes we track in Utah for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Utah facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type II
StatusRegulated
IssuanceDecember 9, 2002
ExpirationApril 30, 2027
CountySalt Lake

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsEmergency call systems in every apartment.
Safety Features24/7 staff support, monitored entrances, and strict cleanliness protocols.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Scheduled Transportation
Emergency Call System
Salon
Activities
Specific ProgramsEngaging daily activities, Family and community events, On-site beauty salon and barbershop, Arts, crafts, and fitness classes, Holiday celebrations and themed parties
Operating Hours24/7

Pricing & Financial Information

Memory Care suite apartments start from$4,000 per month.

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Inspection History

In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. UT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Utah average:
• Deficiencies High (at UT avg)
6 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies Low (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (94% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (34% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Deficiencies Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record. Utah reports these by severity; the levels below add up to this figure. 13 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies High Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at high severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 11 This facility has deficiencies high in line with the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 1).— At avg
Deficiencies Moderate Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at moderate severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 01 This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies moderate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better
Deficiencies Low Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at low severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 01 This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies low than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.35.16 This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.3 vs. UT avg 5.16).↓ 94% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 12 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 33%50% This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (33% vs. UT avg 50%).↓ 17% better

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sandy's city center to Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sunrise of Sandy
AL
MC
Sandy
116
Facility 116
UT AVG 81
Rank #45 / 189
Yes
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 49
Rank #156 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 20
Rank #94 / 194
A+51
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.2
Facility 0.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #9 / 121
Legacy House of Taylorsville
AL
MC
NH
RC
Taylorsville
105
Facility 105
UT AVG 81
Rank #54 / 189
No
56
Facility 56
UT AVG 49
Rank #115 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 20
Rank #89 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
South Salt Lake
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 81
Rank #88 / 189
Yes
77
Facility 77
UT AVG 49
Rank #23 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 20
Rank #168 / 194
A+126
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 14
Rank #88 / 121
1.0
Facility 1.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #59 / 121
The Charleston at Cedar Hills
AL
RC
Cedar Hills (Pleasant Grove)
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 81
Rank #88 / 189
Yes
43
Facility 43
UT AVG 49
Rank #162 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 20
Rank #94 / 194
-11
3
Facility 3
UT AVG 14
Rank #51 / 121
3.0
Facility 3.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #78 / 121
Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy
AL
MC
South Sandy
31
Facility 31
UT AVG 81
Rank #171 / 189
No
47
Facility 47
UT AVG 49
Rank #147 / 266
-
23
Facility 23
UT AVG 20
Rank #84 / 194
-31
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy is located in South Sandy, Utah.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Utah.

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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+
General Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
UT

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+
General Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
UT

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+
General UT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
UT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General UT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
UT

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral)
General UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
UT

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Benefits
Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+
General UT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy

Is Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy in a walkable area?

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy's license expire?

According to UT state health department records, Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy's license expires on April 30, 2027.

How long has Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy been in business?

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy has been operating for approximately 23 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy?

No, Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy have?

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy has 31 beds.

Has Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy had any deficiencies?

Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy has had 1 reported deficiency since 2025 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of Alta Ridge Memory Care of Sandy?

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