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Medicaid for Assisted Living: Utah's New Choices Waiver
Utah Medicaid pays part of assisted living through the New Choices Waiver. Here's who qualifies, the 5-year look-back, and how to get into the program.
Updated September 15, 2026
Medicaid for Nursing Homes in Utah: The 10A Rules
Utah Medicaid rule R414-502-3, known as '10A,' sets the criteria for nursing home coverage. Here's what it checks and the paperwork it takes to qualify.
Updated September 15, 2026
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Key Differences
Assisted living and memory care both support daily needs, but memory care adds secured spaces and staff trained for Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Updated September 8, 2026
How to Tour an Assisted Living Facility
What to bring, what to look for, and what to ask on an assisted living or memory care tour, based on Latter Years' own in-app tour checklist.
Updated September 8, 2026
Signs It Might Be Time for Assisted Living
Practical signs that a parent or loved one could benefit from assisted living, from missed medications to changes in the home's condition.
Updated September 8, 2026
How to Pay for Assisted Living and Long-Term Care
Medicare doesn't cover assisted living or long-term care. Here are the 4 ways families pay, and how to tell which one fits your situation.
Updated September 15, 2026
Utah Assisted Living License Types: Type I vs. II
Utah licenses assisted living facilities as Type I or Type II based on how much hands-on assistance and medical support residents need day to day.
Updated September 8, 2026