Best Assisted Living in Orem, UT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Orem, UT using UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in UT
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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Lake Ridge Senior Living – South
AL
IL
MC
RC
Orem
30
Facility 30
UT AVG 77
Rank #103 / 116
Yes--
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 16
Rank #34 / 123
A3
Summerfield Retirement
AL
IL
Orem (Bonneville)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 77
Rank #78 / 116
No
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 45
Rank #38 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 16
Rank #14 / 123
?1
Canyon Breeze Senior Care Services
AL
HC
HOS
MC
North Orem (Sharon)
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 77
Rank #111 / 116
No
49
Facility 49
UT AVG 45
Rank #69 / 147
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Covington Senior Living of Orem
AL
IL
MC
Orem (Aspen)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
UT AVG 45
Rank #14 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---

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 4 analyzed for Orem. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Lake Ridge Senior Living – South

Lake Ridge Senior Living, South offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Orem, Utah. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can occur without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option through that program. Residents can use the salon or spa for personal grooming, eat restaurant-style meals prepared fresh daily, spend time on the outside patio and gardens, and use transportation to appointments without arranging separate transportation; pets are also allowed.

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Overview of Summerfield Retirement

Live without worries at Summerfield Retirement, a distinct community in Orem, UT, offering independent living and assisted living. Alongside a variety of beautifully furnished accommodations, round-the-clock care is also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Three delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For residents’ convenience, transportation services are provided. With its exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Covington Senior Living of Orem

Serving older adults in Orem, Utah, Covington Senior Living of Orem is a community in the Aspen neighborhood. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one location. Since opening in 2018, the community has allowed residents to move between different levels of care as their needs change without relocating to another building.

The two-story residence includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes, giving residents several floor plan options. The building was designed to improve accessibility. There’s an open lobby, handrails throughout the hallways, and in-room call buttons that allow residents to quickly reach staff when assistance is needed.

Residents have access to beauty services, transportation, housekeeping, exercise programs, and a variety of social and recreational activities to maintain an active lifestyle. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 74, making it very walkable. Many daily errands can be completed on foot.

Timpanogos Regional Hospital is a little more than a mile away, while downtown Orem is about 2. 6 miles from the community. Families can conveniently access both healthcare and local amenities.

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Overview of Canyon Breeze Senior Care Services

Canyon Breeze Senior Care Services offers assisted living, home care, hospice care, and memory care in Orem, UT. Assisted living includes help with daily activities while residents live in their own apartments. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while home care supports a person in their residence and hospice care addresses end of life needs. The range of care types may be a good fit for a family seeking one provider as care circumstances change.

The community has 21 beds, creating a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents can use the pool and join activities including chair yoga, book club, walking club, arts and crafts, and community luncheons. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need them.

Meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and can accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, so residents can receive food suited to their needs. Pets are allowed, meaning residents may keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, while transportation is available for residents who need to travel without driving.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Orem at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 62/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Orem, UT. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 34The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Orem, UT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Orem, UT

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Utah?

Assisted living in Utah supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Utah?

Assisted living in Utah is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Utah Medicaid cover assisted living?

Utah Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Utah) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 4 assisted living facilities in Orem, UT. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Orem, UT?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Orem, UT, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Orem, UT?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.