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Brigham City is home to one of the nation’s most beautiful historic downtowns and is sought out for its seasonal farmers market and unique shops and restaurants. The city’s low cost of living makes it a good option for those with restrictive budgets, and a generally comfortable climate provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Older adults have access to a range of social and recreational amenities, including a senior center and the Brigham City Library, which hosts classes and events throughout the year.
On average, seniors in Brigham City pay $3,650 per month for assisted living services, which is higher than the state median but affordable compared to the nation as a whole. Exact monthly fees vary depending on each facility’s pricing structure, location and amenities.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that Brigham City is among the costlier options in Utah for assisted living, with local seniors paying $3,650 per month for care. This is higher than the state median of $3,400, but it’s considerably more affordable than the national rate of $4,300. In general, Utah is an economical state for this type of care. In Nevada, rates are comparably low at $3,595 per month, while in Arizona, seniors pay $3,900. In Wyoming, care costs are closer to the national median at $4,175, and Colorado is a more expensive state at $4,575 per month.
Brigham City is a relatively expensive option for assisted living at $3,650 per month. Only Salt Lake City has higher monthly fees of $3,700. In the Ogden area, care is a little cheaper at $3,588, and in St. George, facilities charge $3,400. Provo is the cheapest surveyed city in Utah for assisted living at $3,200 monthly.
Note: Data for Brigham City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Logan, was used instead.
Utah’s Medicaid program covers assisted living services under two waiver programs: the Aging Waiver and the New Choices Waiver. These waivers, which are available to older adults who meet Medicaid’s eligibility criteria, may pay for services such as meals, personal care, recreational activities and housekeeping.
To learn more about these waivers, as well as other options for paying for assisted living services, see our Assisted Living in Utah page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Brigham City Senior Center | (435) 226-1450 | The Brigham City Senior Center provides social and recreational activities for area residents aged 60 and over. The center is open on weekdays and hosts congregate meals, fitness classes and games. Other services include seasonal vaccinations, nutrition education, referrals for community-based services, income tax preparation and civil legal services. Foot clinics and blood pressure checks are available by appointment. |
| Bear River Area Agency on Aging | (435) 752-7242 | Seniors in Brigham City can access federally funded services through the Bear River Area Agency on Aging. This private nonprofit organization helps older adults obtain transportation services, medical care and nutrition services. It administers the Alternatives Program for those who need assistance with daily living activities, as well as the Medicaid Aging Waiver Program and New Choices Waiver Program, which may pay for assisted living services for those who qualify for nursing home placement. The agency also provides health insurance options counseling to help older adults understand Medicare benefits and options that can help them pay for assisted living. |
| Utah Legal Services | (800) 662-4245 | Utah Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal aid to those aged 60 and over. It provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance and can help older adults resolve issues related to an assisted living facility’s intake and discharge procedures, care planning and fee management. The agency’s legal professionals can help seniors understand assisted living contracts and payment arrangements and address problems with the quality of care or residents’ rights violations. The agency can also help seniors with problems related to their public benefits, including denied Medicare claims or Social Security overpayment. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (801) 538-4171 (435) 713-1464 | The statewide long-term care ombudsman advocates for seniors in assisted living and helps resolve problems related to quality of life and care. Certified ombudsmen work at the local level to help seniors and families compare assisted living facilities in their region and identify programs that can help cover costs. The ombudsman also mediates disagreements between family members or with facilities and investigates reports of resident abuse, neglect or exploitation. |
| Veterans and Military Affairs | (800) 894-9497 | Veterans in Brigham City are served by the Northern Utah Region Veterans and Military Affairs office. This office helps veterans obtain state and federal benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living services such as pension programs, disability compensation and the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit. The office can also help veterans access community-based services such as nutrition counseling and transportation, and it screens individuals for eligibility for health care and veterans’ home placement. |
Utah’s Department of Health licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Brigham City, as well as the rest of the state. This department conducts background screenings to ensure the safety of residents and requires facilities to meet minimum standards regarding staffing and staff training, care planning and intake and discharge procedures.
More information on these regulations is available on our Assisted Living in Utah page.
