Sandstone Taylorsville, formerly Avalon West Health and Rehabilitation, is a skilled nursing facility situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in Medicare since July 18, 1977. Sandstone Taylorsville offers nursing home care as its primary service and provides additional assisted living options. The facility supports approximately 92 occupants and delivers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Medical and therapeutic offerings include skilled nursing services, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care management, and stroke care. Hospice support is available, along with routine laundry and dry cleaning services for resident convenience. The facility also organizes clubs and structured communities, provides resident and family counseling, and encourages participation in resident and family councils.
Care at Sandstone Taylorsville includes professional oversight by registered nurses and therapy staff, focusing on resident safety, individualized rehabilitation, and management of complex or chronic conditions. Therapy programs are designed to promote recovery and functional independence, with supplemental care for residents experiencing speech or mobility challenges. Emotional support and communication are facilitated through family counseling and regular care planning meetings.
Feedback from residents and families about Sandstone Taylorsville is mixed. Many reviewers report positive experiences with compassionate, attentive staff, clean communal spaces, engaging activities, and effective therapeutic interventions—especially noting specific team members for their dedication. On the other hand, several families have raised concerns about inconsistent care quality, delays in response to resident needs, problems with personal property management, food quality, and administrative communication. Some accounts cite episodes of unmet basic needs, billing disputes, and discrepancies in environmental cleanliness. These varied reports indicate that the facility’s service quality can fluctuate based on staffing, time of day, and individual care teams.
Costs at this community start at $1,795 and range up to $6,360. The average price in the community is $4,078, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,263. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.