Willow Wood Care Center sits in a quiet neighborhood by Big Cottonwood Creek at 1205 East 4725 South, Salt Lake City, UT, and offers a wide set of care options for seniors, including assisted living, independent living, nursing home care, memory care with a dedicated secure wing for Alzheimer's and dementia, home care, and residential care homes for those needing a live-in caregiver. The center has private, furnished rooms with private bathrooms, an emergency call system in each unit, and all areas are on a single story so residents find it easier to get around. Specialized care and services cover short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, post-operation recovery, respite care, hospice care, and advanced health care with 24-hour nursing. Therapy programs include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with special attention for post-traumatic injuries and post-hospital recovery, so people get support to regain mobility, strength, and daily skills.
Special diets, weight management, wound care, diabetes monitoring, and medication management help handle complex medical needs, and the staff provides thorough personal care assistance for daily tasks. The kitchen team prepares meals with quality ingredients under the guidance of meal planners and chefs. There are large open family and sitting areas to bring people together, plus cozy common spaces for relaxing and socializing. Residents enjoy organized daily activities like exercise, games, and outings to support mental and physical well-being, as well as an outdoor gazebo, paved walkways, landscaped paths, and a private courtyard where therapy can take place in a homelike setting. The grounds offer places for peaceful strolls and places to sit and gather, and there's a recreation facility and senior center close by.
Willow Wood stands out by supporting a wide range of needs, from independent living to more advanced memory and rehabilitation care, with specialized programs not available everywhere. Its close proximity to medical facilities is useful during emergencies or for routine appointments. The center offers extras like beauty barber services, a member area for residents or family, and is recognized for having a friendly environment where helpful staff try to stay joyful and kind. Veterans can access services like those from William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veteran's Home, and the facility links to Pine Creek Rehab & Nursing, Pine View Transitional Rehab, Heritage Hills Memory Care, and several other specialized rehab programs, so people who stay often find support for many stages and conditions right on site. Willow Wood Care Center holds community awards for care, activities, and friendliness, and its simple design, along with a secure memory care wing, make it easier for seniors and their families to feel comfortable and sure about their surroundings.
