Salt Lake homeless advocates are calling for a shelter serving the elderly and infirm. But will the state need to pressure cities to allow it?

Providers say about 70 people are staying in a temporary high-needs shelter — but that will close in mid-April.

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Ramada Inn on North Temple, is now open as a segregated shelter for older and medically vulnerable individuals, Monday, January 31, 2022.

Salt Lake homeless advocates are calling for a shelter serving the elderly and infirm. But will the state need to pressure cities to allow it?

Providers say about 70 people are staying in a temporary high-needs shelter — but that will close in mid-April.

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