Legacy Village of Sugar House
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Salt Lake City, UT

Legacy Village of Sugar House

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Salt Lake City, UT

Overview of Legacy Village of Sugar House

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Wilmington Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT, Legacy Village of Sugar House is a blissful senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide range of floor plans for each living option including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Experience retirement like no other with scenic views of the city lights and the serenity of the Wasatch Mountains.

With its Personal Touch Culture, the community fosters a meaningful connection with the seniors, their families, trusted partners, and their team to attain balance in life and be genuinely happy. Enjoy restaurant-style dining with friends at the community’s lively dining room with the culinary team’s freshly prepared, healthy, delicious meals. Legacy Village of Sugar House proves its exceptional quality with recognitions as the Best of State, Pinnacle’s Customer Experience Award in 2023, and US News and World Report’s Best Assisted Living and Best Independent Living in 2023 to 2024.

Bed community size
160-bed community Rank #10 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
9 years in operation Rank #139 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #2 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type II
IssuanceMay 4, 2017
CountySalt Lake

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusFor-profit

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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 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 2 deficiencies 6 inspections

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 2024 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Utah average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (at UT avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (94% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (51% 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. 214 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (2 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.34.7 This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.3 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 94% 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. 63 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Utah average (6 vs. UT avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 22 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Utah average (2 vs. UT avg 2).— At avg
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 33%67% This facility has 34 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (33% vs. UT avg 67%).↓ 34% better

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Legacy Village of Sugar House

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Legacy Village of Sugar House'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 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. 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.
Legacy Village of Sugar House
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 81
Rank #10 / 189
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 49
Rank #2 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #139 / 194
62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #101 / 135
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 132
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 81
Rank #10 / 189
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 49
Rank #2 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #139 / 194
62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #101 / 135
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 132
Escalante at Draper
AL
MC
Draper
106
Facility 106
UT AVG 81
Rank #52 / 189
Yes
60
Facility 60
UT AVG 49
Rank #98 / 266
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
UT AVG 20
Rank #67 / 194
30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 135
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 132
Coventry Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Cottonwood Heights)
74
Facility 74
UT AVG 81
Rank #98 / 189
Yes
58
Facility 58
UT AVG 49
Rank #108 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 20
Rank #131 / 194
20
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 135
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 132
Sarah Daft Home
AL
IL
Salt Lake City (East Central)
39
Facility 39
UT AVG 81
Rank #155 / 189
Yes
55
Facility 55
UT AVG 49
Rank #121 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed
42
Facility 42
UT AVG 20
Rank #12 / 194
20
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 135
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 132

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah

Legacy Village of Sugar House 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 Legacy Village of Sugar House

What neighborhood is Legacy Village of Sugar House in?

Legacy Village of Sugar House is in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City.

Is Legacy Village of Sugar House in a walkable area?

Legacy Village of Sugar House has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Legacy Village of Sugar House been in business?

Legacy Village of Sugar House has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Legacy Village of Sugar House?

Yes, Legacy Village of Sugar House allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Legacy Village of Sugar House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Legacy Village of Sugar House is registered as a for-profit in UT.

How many beds does Legacy Village of Sugar House have?

Legacy Village of Sugar House has 160 beds.

Has Legacy Village of Sugar House had any deficiencies?

Legacy Village of Sugar House has had 2 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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