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First Step House, also known as Stratford Apartments RS, is a senior living community in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering assisted living and residential support services for older adults. As a newer community that started in September 2025, it has a regulated license validity through September 2026 in Salt Lake County. The community’s 46-bed capacity is currently fully occupied, so interested families are encouraged to inquire early and discuss waitlist options.
Upon its licensing, the community has undergone one inspection, which also cited one deficiency. These records are significantly better than state averages. The main concern involved licensing and program administrative requirements. However, no complaint investigations or enforcement actions were reported. Due to its short operational history, the community has a limited inspection history.
The community provides a range of assisted living services, including help with personal care, medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry assistance, and transportation support. Staff members also follow person-centered care practices that prioritize each resident’s preferences, routines, and individual needs. Recreational activities, social programs, wellness initiatives, and community engagement opportunities are designed to support emotional well-being and quality of life. Activities may include group events, cultural programs, recreational outings, and social gatherings that encourage participation and connection. The community also encourages ongoing involvement with family members and the broader local community, recognizing the value of strong social relationships.
First Step House or Stratford Apartments offers a balance of individualized attention and comprehensive support services, while focusing on compassionate care, resident dignity, and an environment that supports independence and meaningful daily engagement for older adults.
Higher than the Utah average: 70.1%In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 4.7 | This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 79% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025, found one deficiency related to the provider serving clients without an approved license. Earlier inspections were not available for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. The main issue identified involved licensing and program administrative requirements, including policies, procedures, physical facilities, and client record maintenance. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. There is no clear trend to assess given the limited inspection history.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.
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First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
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First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to UT state health department records, First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s license expires on September 30, 2026.
First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s occupancy is 100%.
First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) has 46 beds.
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First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) is located at 169 E 200 S.
(801) 359-8862 will put you in contact with the team at First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS).
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