Sandy Assisted Living

Sandy, or Sandy City as it was originally named, is located 13 miles south of Salt Lake City in a suburb nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains.

The city was named for the consistency of the soil it was founded on, which is mainly sand. Sandy has been transformed from mining and agriculture to a quaint, family-oriented setting. The city’s population is around 95,000 people, making Sandy the fifth-largest city in Utah.

Senior citizens who choose assisted living in Sandy will enjoy the quality of life that the city offers. Retirees are often drawn to this region because of the entertainment, recreational amenities, quality healthcare, beautiful mountains and valleys, and affordable cost of living.

Sandy Attractions

Residents of assisted living in Sandy have no shortage of things to do. Sandy offers a wide range of culture and arts at the Sandy Amphitheater, which is host to a variety both local and national performing arts talent. For bargain lovers, the city is also home to one of the state’s largest shopping malls, South Towne Center.

Sandy is the home of The Living Planet Aquarium. A great place to visit with the grandkids, the aquarium displays a variety of aquatic life and native Utah species. All of Sandy’s entertainment and cultural amenities are handicap-accessible and friendly.

Sandy Senior Activities

The Sandy Senior Center is open to citizens age 60 and over. Residents of assisted living in Sandy can head to the Center to enjoy over 100 different activities per month. Programs include dances, social events and classes on everything from computers to watercolor.

There is no charge to visit and participate in the activities, although some activities may ask for a donation to cover cost of the materials.

Sandy Medical Facilities

The Alta View Hospital Senior Clinic offers a wide range of services for the elderly including longer appointments and on-site lab screenings. Alta View employs board-certified geriatric physicians, nurses and continuing care managers.

Seniors enjoying assisted living in Sandy make take advantage of community resources, memory screenings, Advanced Care planning and medical equipment information available at the hospital.

Sandy Public Transit

Getting to and from a community of assisted living in Sandy by bus is easy with service from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). In addition to traditional bus service, the city is also served by the TRAX light rail system.

TRAX covers a 16-mile route from Sandy to downtown Salt Lake City with planned extensions scheduled for completion in late 2011. The Sandy Senior Center also offers van pick-up service for local seniors. Pick-up begins at 7:30am and return trips start at 1pm.

Find Assisted Living in Sandy

In the past 15 years, Sandy has built up their culture, shopping, entertainment and recreation with things that every resident would be able to enjoy. View a list of local housing by visiting our Sandy Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing staff writer.