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First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)
Assisted Living, Home Care & Residential Care · Salt Lake City, UT
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First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)

Assisted Living, Home Care & Residential Care · Salt Lake City, UT
169 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of First Step House – Stratford Apartments (rs)

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First Step House, Stratford Apartments (rs) offers assisted living, home care, and residential care in Salt Lake City, UT. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, home care supports someone in their own living setting, and residential care combines housing with supportive services. The community may be a good fit for very low income individuals who need housing alongside treatment or other supportive services.

With 46 beds, this is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. The community opened in 1958 and has 100% occupancy, meaning all listed beds are currently occupied. Programs include residential treatment, outpatient treatment, REACH, long term recovery, housing, and Valor House.

A Walk Score of 83 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby errands can be completed independently without arranging a ride.

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Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 46 Rank #101 / 138Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 138 homes 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 cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. 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.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #10 / 209Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 209 homes 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 cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. 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.
83 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 22Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 22 homes we track in Utah for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 22. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. 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.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Utah average: 65.9%
Occupied beds
46 / 46

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Support
StatusRegulated
IssuanceSeptember 19, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountySalt Lake

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsResidential Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, REACH, Long-Term Recovery, Housing, Valor House, Additional Programs

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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.

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.

Overall vs. UT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Utah average:
• Deficiencies High (at UT avg)
• Inspection deficiency rate (at UT avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies Low (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)

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

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Deficiencies Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record. Utah reports these by severity; the levels below add up to this figure. 13 This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies High Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at high severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 11 This facility has deficiencies high in line with the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 1).— At avg
Deficiencies Moderate Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at moderate severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 01 This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies moderate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better
Deficiencies Low Info Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at low severity. The severity levels add up to the total. 01 This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies low than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.55.16 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.5 vs. UT avg 5.16).↓ 90% better

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. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (2 vs. UT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% 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. 50%50% This facility has inspection deficiency rate in line with the Utah average (50 vs. UT avg 50).— At avg
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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info 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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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Legacy Village of Sugar House
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 78
Rank #6 / 138
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 48
Rank #2 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 17
Rank #95 / 148
-62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #42 / 120
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 120
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 78
Rank #6 / 138
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 48
Rank #2 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 17
Rank #95 / 148
-62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #42 / 120
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 120
The Wellington
AL
RC
Salt Lake City
140
Facility 140
UT AVG 78
Rank #13 / 138
Yes
42
Facility 42
UT AVG 48
Rank #126 / 209
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
22
Facility 22
UT AVG 17
Rank #50 / 148
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 120
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 120
First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)
AL
HC
RESC
Salt Lake City
46
Facility 46
UT AVG 78
Rank #101 / 138
No
83
Facility 83
UT AVG 48
Rank #10 / 209
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
UT AVG 65.9%
Rank #1 / 22
21
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 120
0.5
Facility 0.5
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #44 / 120
Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim
AL
Salt Lake City
43
Facility 43
UT AVG 78
Rank #104 / 138
No
60
Facility 60
UT AVG 48
Rank #71 / 209
-
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 17
Rank #140 / 148
81.4%
Facility 81.4%
UT AVG 65.9%
Rank #10 / 22
41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 120
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 120

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah

First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) 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 First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)

Is First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) in a walkable area?

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.

When does First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s license expire?

According to UT state health department records, First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)?

First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)'s occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)?

No, First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) have?

First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) has 46 beds.

Has First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) had any deficiencies?

First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS) has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)?

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