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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shem, UT
If your loved one needs memory care in Shem, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Shem, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Shem incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Shem memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Shem, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. George, Hurricane and Ivins.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. George, Hurricane and Ivins.
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9.8
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22 reviews
We have been extremely happy with everything! I would want others to know that it is just an awesome place. The staff is excellent and they really make the residents feel welcome and part of a community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.7
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11 reviews
Activities are fun and help to strech our bodies. Special activities such as cowboy entertainment, along with a sock hop and lots of music and movies for us to enjoy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.6
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60 reviews
Mother instantly fell in love with the staff and cleanliness. Price was more affordable. Difficulty reaching staff after 5pm. Front desk not manned after 5pm. Frequent changes in administrative staff. TV...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountain views, The Meadows at Escalante is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Intermountain Health Care St. George as well as The Shoppes at Zion, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park and St. George Museum. Wake up every day in...
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8.7
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64 reviews
Love the caregivers! You need more of them. The caregiver to patient ratio should be higher. We're very happy with the facility and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we had.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Southgate Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Washington County, Utah area. We are located in Saint George overlooking the Southgate Golf course. Residents enjoy our close proximity to several natural areas including the famous Red Cliffs National...
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8.0
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7 reviews
For the past few years Sterling Court has invited Siva Pasefika (Polynesian Entertainment group) to entertain their residents and take them on a whimsical journey throughout the South Pacific through dance...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sterling Court Assisted Living offers the largest, most spacious assisted living apartments in Southern Utah. We invite you to tour our studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. At Sterling Court Assisted Living, we offer an on-site, full-time nurse that is available 24/7, and we are the...
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8.0
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6 reviews
We chose The Retreat at Sunriver due to the location, it was close to where she lived and I figured her friends would visit her more often. We were not part of memory care side, but the girl who oversees...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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7.0
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3 reviews
Communication is wonderful and the staff is warm and friendly. They all know my mother by name and greet her in the hallway, etc. If she falls or if they have a question, they call me immediately and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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2.3
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22 reviews
We chose Ridgeview Gardens because of the size of the facility, it is a little bit smaller so she would not get lost in the shuffle. They are very easy to work with and always available. I would recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Celebrate life at Ridgeview Gardens A vibrant Life Enrichment program offering adventures, opportunities to learn and wellness activities. The moment you walk in to Ridgeview Gardens, you'll be greeted with warm and friendly faces, a joyful atmosphere, and a place where you...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Shem, UT
The average cost of senior living in Shem is $4,073 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hurricane, UT with an average of $3,898 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shem, UT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Shem
Recent reviews for memory care in Shem
Southgate Senior Living in Saint George, UT
5.0
The staff were very caring and concerned . They paid attention to what was going with me brother and everyone around him. The food was very good. Because we were in dire need, they were so accommodating, helpful, and they even came to our house to do the paperwork. To me, they went out of ...
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Ovation Sienna Hills in Washington, UT
5.0
We have been extremely happy with everything! I would want others to know that it is just an awesome place. The staff is excellent and they really make the residents feel welcome and part of a community.
Ridgeview Gardens of St. George
5.0
We moved our mom to Ridgeview Gardens from another senior living facility, where she had lived for about five years. The other facility was large and as Mom declined in health and abilities we felt she was kind of falling through the cracks there. Ridgeview Gardens is small and more intimate and ...
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Shem review score based on 49 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 9 Shem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Shem review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shem memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 49 reviews of 9 Shem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shem resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shem, UT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Shem memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Shem memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Shem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shem, UTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shem memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Shem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shem, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shem memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shem, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
77.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shem memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
77.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shem memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Shem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shem, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
77.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ovation Sienna Hills, Legacy Village of St. George and The Meadows at Escalante are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shem, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Shem, Utah. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shem, Utah is Ovation Sienna Hills. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Shem, Utah typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shem, Utah, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Shem, Utah, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Shem, Utah ranges from $1900 to $6745. The average Memory Care cost in Shem, Utah is $4,073. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shem, Utah typically starts at $1900. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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