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Memory care in Vernal, UT

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Vernal
Licensed capacity
16
across all 1
Memory care beds
16
in 1 community
Adults 65+
877
Census estimate for Vernal
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
18.2
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 4Home Care 1Nursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 3
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Source: Utah DHHS, Licensed Health Care Facilities (ArcGIS layer), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Vernal (U.S. Census Bureau).

Local overview

Memory care in Vernal at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Vernal, based on Utah DHHS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Utah

In Utah, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Vernal, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Utah Department of Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the Utah long-term care ombudsman at (385) 222-12732.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Utah

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Utah Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Utah Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs helps with claims (801-326-2372).7
Medicare counseling
Utah’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-541-7735.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Vernal

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Uintah County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Uintah County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Uintah Basin AAA, Uintah County AAA2

    (435) 722-4518

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Uintah County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Utah Adult Protective Services

    801-538-3567

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-541-7735

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs7

    801-326-2372

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Utah Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Utah.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Vernal

How many memory care communities are in Vernal, UT?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Vernal, UT, from public licensing and certification records.

How many residents can memory care communities in Vernal serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 16 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 877 adults age 65 and older live in Vernal.

Do memory care communities in Vernal have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Utah?

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services licenses memory care in Utah. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Vernal?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Uintah County, call (435) 722-4518. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Utah Adult Protective Services at 801-538-3567.

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Vernal

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Utah DHHS (Licensed Health Care Facilities (ArcGIS layer)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Vernal (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Vernal (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Background Checks: Licensed Health Care Facilities (ArcGIS layer). services1.arcgis.com/99lidPhWCzftIe9K/arcgis/rest/services/LicensedHealthCareFacilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.