Sarah Daft Home
Assisted Living & Senior Living · Salt Lake City, UT

Sarah Daft Home

Assisted Living & Senior Living · Salt Lake City, UT

Overview of Sarah Daft Home

Sarah Daft Home offers assisted living and senior living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to live in a private studio or one bedroom apartment.

The home has 39 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents can choose between studio and one bedroom housing, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 39 Rank #93 / 117Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 93rd out of 117 assisted living communities we track in Utah for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 124Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 124 assisted living communities we track in Utah for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #58 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 58th out of 148 assisted living communities we track in Utah for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Utah facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 / 100

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type I
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 7, 1984
ExpirationOctober 31, 2027
CountySalt Lake

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
20 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2025 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (567% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (288% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 203 This facility has 567% more total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (20 vs. UT avg 3).↑ 567% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 20.05.16 This facility has 288% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (20 vs. UT avg 5.16).↑ 288% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 14 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 12 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%50% This facility has 50 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (100% vs. UT avg 50%).↑ 50% worse

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 133 / 194 / 586 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sarah Daft Home

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Sarah Daft Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.71 miles to nearest hospital (George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Salt Lake City

Info below is compiled from the UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Arcadia Heights)
162
Facility 162
UT AVG 77
Rank #4 / 117
Yes
29
Facility 29
UT AVG 45
Rank #105 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #80 / 124
82
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 106
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 106
Legacy Village of Sugar House
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 77
Rank #5 / 117
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 45
Rank #1 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #80 / 124
62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 106
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 106
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 77
Rank #5 / 117
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 45
Rank #1 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #80 / 124
62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 106
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 106
The Wellington
AL
RC
Salt Lake City
140
Facility 140
UT AVG 77
Rank #12 / 117
Yes
42
Facility 42
UT AVG 45
Rank #87 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
UT AVG 16
Rank #39 / 124
41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 106
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 106
Sarah Daft Home
AL
IL
Salt Lake City (East Central)
39
Facility 39
UT AVG 77
Rank #93 / 117
Yes
55
Facility 55
UT AVG 45
Rank #58 / 148
Studio / 1 Bed
42
Facility 42
UT AVG 16
Rank #5 / 124
11
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 14
Rank #98 / 106
20.0
Facility 20.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #100 / 106

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other UT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah

Sarah Daft Home is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Utah.

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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+
General Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
UT

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+
General Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
UT

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+
General UT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
UT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General UT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
UT

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral)
General UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
UT

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Benefits
Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+
General UT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Daft Home

What neighborhood is Sarah Daft Home in?

Sarah Daft Home is in the East Central neighborhood of Salt Lake City.

Is Sarah Daft Home in a walkable area?

Sarah Daft Home has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Sarah Daft Home's license expire?

According to UT state health department records, Sarah Daft Home's license expires on October 31, 2027.

How long has Sarah Daft Home been in business?

Sarah Daft Home has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sarah Daft Home?

Yes, Sarah Daft Home allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Sarah Daft Home have?

Sarah Daft Home has 39 beds.

Has Sarah Daft Home had any deficiencies?

Sarah Daft Home has had 20 reported deficiencies according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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