Provo Senior AdvisorWhat is a nursing home in Utah?
A nursing home is a nursing care facility licensed by DLBC under R432-150 that provides 24-hour nursing and medical care, for short-term rehab or long-term care; most are also certified by Medicare and Medicaid.
DLBC licenses 15 nursing care facilities that serve older adults in Utah County, with 1,162 beds between them; 13 carry federal ratings in CMS Care Compare and 3 report secure beds to the state.
How much does a nursing home cost in Utah?
Utah's 2025 median is $104,025 a year for a semi-private room and $127,750 for a private room; Medicare covers limited rehab stays and Utah Medicaid covers long-term care for people who qualify.
How do I compare nursing homes in Utah County?
Compare CMS star ratings and recent federal surveys, DLBC state findings, staffing hours and turnover, distance from family, and whether long-term Medicaid beds are available.
The Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson is a state veterans home licensed by DLBC as a nursing care facility. Admission is for eligible veterans and, in some cases, spouses; ask the home about current eligibility and waiting times. See the Utah County nursing home list for its state record.
Where are nursing homes providers in Utah County?
By licensed address, the Utah County cities with the most nursing homes licenses are Orem (4), Provo (2), Payson (2), American Fork (2).
| City | Licenses |
|---|---|
| American Fork | 2 |
| Lehi | 1 |
| Orem | 4 |
| Payson | 2 |
| Pleasant Grove | 1 |
| Provo | 2 |
| Salem | 1 |
| Spanish Fork | 1 |
| Springville | 1 |
Filter the full list by city in the directory.
Which are the largest nursing homes providers in Utah County?
Ranked by licensed capacity on DLBC's records, the largest is Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing in Provo with 220 beds.
| Facility | City | Licensed capacity | CMS overall rating | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo Rehabilitation and Nursing 1001 North 500 West, 84604 | Provo | 220 | 1 of 5 | 5 |
| Orem Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 575 East 1400 South, 84097 | Orem | 120 | 3 of 5 | 0 |
| Stonehenge of American Fork 538 South 500 East, 84003 | American Fork | 119 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home 1551 North Main Street, 84651 | Payson | 108 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Monument Healthcare American Fork 350 East 300 North, 84003 | American Fork | 106 | 3 of 5 | 0 |
| Pointe Meadows Health and Rehabilitation 2750 North Digital Drive, 84043 | Lehi | 99 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
Bigger is not better or worse. Compare each license's findings and, for nursing homes, its CMS ratings.
Quick facts
| A Utah nursing home is | A Utah nursing home is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Care | 24-hour licensed nursing | A residential assisted living setting |
| Ratings | CMS stars if certified | Rated by us |
| Payment | Medicare rehab, Medicaid long-term | Paid by Medicare long term |
