Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Ogden, UT
Gardens Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Ogden, UT
Gardens Assisted Living is a single-story assisted living community in Ogden, Utah, on 9th Street in Weber County. It is one of the most established senior living options in the state, having opened in 1978 and operated continuously for roughly 48 years, the longest tenure among Utah’s licensed assisted living providers. The community offers assisted living along with respite care for short-term stays, and provides memory care support for residents who need daily assistance.
Housing comes in the form of studio apartments in three sizes, ranging from compact layouts to more spacious floor plans, which gives families a few options to match both budget and space needs. With 74 beds in a single-story building, Gardens keeps residents on one level, an arrangement that can make daily movement easier for those with mobility concerns. Day-to-day life is supported by transportation services and fitness and recreation programming.
Gardens operates on a private-pay basis, so families will want to plan for care costs directly rather than through Medicare or Medicaid coverage. State inspection reviews have pointed primarily to medication management and staff training as areas of focus, with several items addressed on site and no substantiated complaints. Families touring the community may find it worthwhile to ask how those areas are handled day to day.
The community sits in a quiet, car-dependent part of Ogden about three and a half miles from the city center, a setting that suits residents and visiting family who rely on their own transportation.
74-bed community Rank #98 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 189 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
48 years in operation Rank #1 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 194 homes 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 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #242 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 266 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type I
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 15, 1978
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
CountyWeber
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
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.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Utah average:
• Deficiencies Low (at UT avg) 6 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies High (100% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (34% below)
• Deficiencies Low (at UT avg) 6 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies High (100% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (34% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Deficiencies
Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record. Utah reports these by severity; the levels below add up to this figure.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies High
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at high severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 0 | 1 | This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies high than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better |
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Deficiencies Moderate
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at moderate severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 0 | 1 | This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies moderate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better |
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Deficiencies Low
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at low severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has deficiencies low in line with the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 1).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.8 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.3 vs. UT avg 0.8).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 33% | 50% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (33% vs. UT avg 50%).↓ 17% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 294 / 375 / 650 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Gardens Assisted Living
Places of interest near Gardens Assisted Living
3.5 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor Gardens | AL MC RC | Clearfield | 152
Facility
152
UT AVG
81
Rank
#14 / 189 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
UT AVG
49
Rank
#108 / 266 | - | 25
Facility
25
UT AVG
20
Rank
#71 / 194 | 8 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
UT AVG
14
Rank
#6 / 121 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#6 / 121 |
| The Auberge at North Ogden | AL MC RC | Ogden | 126
Facility
126
UT AVG
81
Rank
#23 / 189 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
UT AVG
49
Rank
#135 / 266 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
UT AVG
20
Rank
#56 / 194 | 1 | 0 | 0
Facility
0
UT AVG
14
Rank
#1 / 121 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 121 |
| Avamere at Mountain Ridge | AL MC | South Ogden | 119
Facility
119
UT AVG
81
Rank
#40 / 189 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
UT AVG
49
Rank
#115 / 266 | studio / 1 bed / 2 bed | 23
Facility
23
UT AVG
20
Rank
#84 / 194 | 7 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
UT AVG
14
Rank
#6 / 121 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#6 / 121 |
| Legacy House Ogden | AL MC | Ogden | 91
Facility
91
UT AVG
81
Rank
#73 / 189 | No |
39
Facility
39
UT AVG
49
Rank
#174 / 266 | - | 25
Facility
25
UT AVG
20
Rank
#71 / 194 | 1 | 0 | 0
Facility
0
UT AVG
14
Rank
#1 / 121 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 121 |
| Gardens Assisted Living | AL RC | Ogden | 74
Facility
74
UT AVG
81
Rank
#98 / 189 | No |
13
Facility
13
UT AVG
49
Rank
#242 / 266 | Studio | 48
Facility
48
UT AVG
20
Rank
#1 / 194 | 3 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
UT AVG
14
Rank
#6 / 121 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#17 / 121 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens Assisted Living
Is Gardens Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Gardens Assisted Living has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
When does Gardens Assisted Living's license expire?
According to UT state health department records, Gardens Assisted Living's license expires on May 31, 2027.
How long has Gardens Assisted Living been in business?
Gardens Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Gardens Assisted Living?
No, Gardens Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Gardens Assisted Living have?
Gardens Assisted Living has 74 beds.
Has Gardens Assisted Living had any deficiencies?
Gardens Assisted Living has had 1 reported deficiency since 2025 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Are there photos of Gardens Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Gardens Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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