Provo Independent Living

A Provo assisted living facility (ALF) will be easy to find with our extensive database. Before searching, see what we've found on this Utah County city.

Location is just one of Provo's assets. The city sits on Utah Lake at an elevation of 4,549 feet along the Wasatch Front It's just 43 miles south of Salt Lake City. And it's just a half-day's drive within fifteen national parks, monuments, and recreation areas. These factors make Provo an excellent place for seniors to enjoy their retirement.

Want to know what life was like for Utah pioneers? Check out the Pioneer Museum and Village, a recreated 19^th century Utah village complete with period (1853) cabin, blacksmith shop, covered wagon, and plenty of artifacts donated by Utah County families.

With Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, there is always something going on from sporting events to cultural attractions. The Monte Bean Life Science Museum has animal exhibits, lectures, and movies relating to the natural world. The Performing Arts Management has ballet, Jazz, men's chorus, an orchestra and other arts performed throughout the year. The four-story BYU Museum of Art features constantly rotating exhibits ranging from the American West to the "Arts of Islamic Culture."

Provo assisted living costs (and other care options) vary depending on many factors so we've included average costs as a starting point. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Provo assisted living facility averages $2,445 per month. Because of the level of care, nursing home costs are considerably more. A private room in Provo a nursing home averages $5,399 month, while a semi-private averages $4,791. Home health aide services average $4,099 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,718. Provo's overall cost of living is equal to the U.S. average.

For tips on finding the right Provo assisted living facility, read, "How to Select a Facility."