Avalon West Health & Rehabilitation in Salt Lake City, UT

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Avalon West Health & Rehabilitation in Salt Lake City, UT

Avalon West Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Salt Lake City, UT.

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6246 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 119 reviews
5 stars
78
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Avalon West Health & Rehabilitation

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion shows up often

Residents frequently describe caring, attentive staff.

Many reviews focus on staff showing compassion and patience, including nurses, CNAs, and therapy team members who residents felt listened to and treated them with respect. Several reviewers mention feeling safe and comfortable, with call lights answered and daily needs handled. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, describing rude behavior or neglect, including delayed or missed assistance.

common 14 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a mixed driver

Physical and occupational therapy receives a lot of attention in reviews.

A number of residents and family members say the physical and occupational therapy is helpful, patient, and well-run, describing progress with walking, standing, and recovery goals. Other reviewers complain that therapy was limited or not delivered as promised, including concerns about missed sessions and insufficient rehabilitation. Overall, the therapy experience appears to depend heavily on the individual and the level of support they received.

caveat 18 reviews mention this

Meals can feel inconsistent

Food quality is inconsistent from review to review.

Some reviews say the meals are good, with better options and even homemade-style items mentioned. Others describe food as bland, cold, unappetizing, or not matching diet needs, including examples of meals served without the items a family expected. Several residents also say they could order alternatives or request changes, while a few reviews report frustration that nothing improved.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Call response and medication timing vary

Some residents report delays with call lights and care tasks.

Some reviewers praise timely responses to call lights and being cared for promptly, including nurses and CNAs answering in a reasonable timeframe. But multiple negative reviews describe long waits, calls not being answered, or medication being late, along with concerns about incomplete assistance during transfers and toileting. A few reviews also describe issues with wound care, dressing changes, or attention to urgent health needs.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities are a frequent bright spot

Scheduled activities are repeatedly mentioned as a benefit.

Several reviews highlight the number of activities happening throughout the week, with residents enjoying day-to-day programming and opportunities to get engaged. Some mention religious services as part of what they appreciated, while others connect activities to improved mood or connection with other residents. Still, a few reviews focus on care concerns instead, so the activities mainly stand out in the more positive experiences.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Salt Lake City International (11 miles away) Salt Lake City International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Salt Lake City, Utah, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With several physicians and pharmacies within close proximity, access to medical care is readily available. The area also boasts a variety of dining options, including Tacos Lopez, Prohibition, and Red Rock Brewing Co., catering to different tastes. Transportation options such as TRAX stations provide easy mobility around the city. Places of worship such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Utah Islamic Center offer spiritual support for residents. Nearby hospitals like Intermountain Medical Center and St Mark's Hospital ensure quality healthcare services are within reach. Additionally, parks like Lodestone Park and Skye Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community for seniors seeking a comfortable and convenient living environment in Salt Lake City.

Physicians

  • RAYUS Radiology (0.1 miles)
  • Jordan Valley Pediatrics (1 miles)
  • Standard Optical - Taylorsville Eye Doctor (2.4 miles)
  • Greenwood Addiction Physicians (2.4 miles)
  • Intermountain Medical Center Infectious Diseases (2.8 miles)
  • Midvalley Health Center moran (2.8 miles)
  • Bruce Reid Bruce Reid MD (2.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Smith's Food & Drug (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Apothecary West (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tacos Lopez (1.9 miles)
  • Prohibition (2.8 miles)
  • Red Rock Brewing Co. (2.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4 miles)
  • Left Fork Grill (4.2 miles)
  • The Original Pancake House Utah - Ft Union (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • TRAX Fashion Place West (2.2 miles)
  • TRAX Murray North (3.6 miles)
  • TRAX Meadowbrook (4.1 miles)
  • Trax Ballpark Staion (4.4 miles)
  • TRAX Millcreek (4.9 miles)
  • TRAX 4800 West (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2.6 miles)
  • Utah Islamic Center (3.6 miles)
  • South Jordan Utah Stake Center (5.2 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.4 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Orthopedic Specialty Group - TOSH (2.9 miles)
  • Intermountain Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • Utah Imaging Centers (3.7 miles)
  • Valley Mental Health (4 miles)
  • St Mark's Hospital (5.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
  • Java Jos (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Megaplex Theatres (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Lodestone Park (5.1 miles)
  • Skye Park (5.4 miles)
  • West Jordan Dog Park (5.9 miles)
  • River Front Park (6 miles)

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