Sarah Daft Home
Assisted Living & Senior Living · Salt Lake City, UT
Sarah Daft Home
Assisted Living & Senior Living · Salt Lake City, UT
Located in the East Central neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sarah Daft Home is a senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. The community is close to a VA medical center and about 2.5 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. It has been serving residents for 42 years, giving it a long-established presence in the area.
The two-story community has 39 beds. It offers studio and one-bedroom residences ranging from about 133 to 586 square feet. Residents who need additional support can receive assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management while enjoying as much independence as possible.
Shared amenities include a salon, a dining room, a recreation room, a lounge, and outdoor common areas where residents can relax and spend time with others. The community also welcomes pets. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreational activities are provided for residents who want to stay active and engaged.
State inspections conducted by Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services have most often focused on staffing qualifications, resident rights, medication administration, emergency preparedness, recordkeeping, housekeeping, and food service practices. These remain important areas for the community to maintain as part of its ongoing regulatory compliance. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 55, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby errands are accessible on foot, while others require a short drive.
39-bed community Rank #155 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th 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.
42 years in operation Rank #12 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th 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: 55 / 100 Rank #121 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type I
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 7, 1984
ExpirationOctober 31, 2027
CountySalt Lake
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 deficiencies
2 inspections
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.
Since 2025 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (100% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (2 vs. UT avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 0 | 2 | This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 100% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 0% | 67% | This facility has 67 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0% vs. UT avg 67%).↓ 67% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 133 / 194 / 586 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sarah Daft Home
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2.5 miles from city center
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 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.
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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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| 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 | 6 | 2 | 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 | 6 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0
Facility
0
UT AVG
14
Rank
#1 / 135 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 132 |
Financial Assistance for
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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. Moderately 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 no reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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