Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 157 assisted living communities in 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
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.
The Charleston at Cedar Hills
AL
RC
Cedar Hills (Pleasant Grove)
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 77
Rank #48 / 116
Yes
43
Facility 43
UT AVG 45
Rank #84 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 16
Rank #45 / 123
-B+20
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #45 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #67 / 105
Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim
AL
Salt Lake City
43
Facility 43
UT AVG 77
Rank #87 / 116
No
60
Facility 60
UT AVG 45
Rank #41 / 147
-
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 16
Rank #116 / 123
81.4% B-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 105
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 105
Carrington Court
AL
IL
MC
RC
South Jordan (Santorini Village)
105
Facility 105
UT AVG 77
Rank #31 / 116
No
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 45
Rank #125 / 147
-
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 16
Rank #49 / 123
-C+51
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 105
0.2
Facility 0.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #8 / 105
Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
North Logan
172
Facility 172
UT AVG 77
Rank #2 / 116
No
85
Facility 85
UT AVG 45
Rank #4 / 147
-
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 16
Rank #2 / 123
38.6% C-30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #76 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #84 / 105
Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living
AL
St. George
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 77
Rank #78 / 116
Yes
60
Facility 60
UT AVG 45
Rank #41 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
UT AVG 16
Rank #12 / 123
-A30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #100 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #102 / 105
Tradition Assisted Living
AL
West Valley City
72
Facility 72
UT AVG 77
Rank #60 / 116
Yes
67
Facility 67
UT AVG 45
Rank #27 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 16
Rank #60 / 123
-A+40
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #81 / 105
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #75 / 105
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Arcadia Heights)
162
Facility 162
UT AVG 77
Rank #4 / 116
Yes
29
Facility 29
UT AVG 45
Rank #105 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #79 / 123
-C+82
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 105
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 105
The Beaumont
AL
MC
Bountiful
156
Facility 156
UT AVG 77
Rank #8 / 116
No
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 45
Rank #7 / 147
-
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 16
Rank #14 / 123
-C+52
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 105
0.4
Facility 0.4
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #39 / 105
Legacy Village of Sugar House
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 77
Rank #5 / 116
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 45
Rank #1 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #79 / 123
-D+62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 105
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 105
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
AL
IL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 77
Rank #5 / 116
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 45
Rank #1 / 147
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 16
Rank #79 / 123
-D+62
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 105
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #16 / 105

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 157 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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The Charleston at Cedar Hills

10020 N 4600 W St, Cedar Hills, UT 84062
Overview of The Charleston at Cedar Hills

About 2.4 miles from Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital, The Charleston at Cedar Hills is an assisted living community with respite care options in Cedar Hills, Utah. The 78-bed facility is in a calmer residential area with a Walk Score of 43. Most occupants and visiting families rely on transportation for shopping and services, but they can run some daily errands on foot.

Operating for two decades, the facility offers various housing options. Studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments range from 390 to 760 square feet and are designed with accessibility in mind. Each unit has a kitchenette, a personal emergency call system, and individually controlled air conditioning. Daily life spotlights practical support: chef-prepared meals are served throughout the day, and housekeeping and laundry services keep the community tidy and running smoothly. The building was designed with welcoming touches, high ceilings, bright walls, and plenty of natural light, creating a modest, cozy atmosphere.

State inspections have highlighted documentation practices surrounding resident assessments and medication administration, areas the community can discuss during a tour.

Families who want to learn more about how The Charleston at Cedar Hills handles daily operations and resident care may want to arrange a visit to see the community firsthand.

Contact The Charleston at Cedar Hills

Overview of Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim

Friends of Switchpoint DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, UT. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

The community has 43 beds, a small size that may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Meals are served through the community’s Community Kitchens program, which also provides meals to the broader community.

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Overview of Carrington Court

Carrington Court provides a peaceful and beautiful setting for seniors searching for assisted living and memory care in South Jordan, Utah. To provide a sense of belonging, this family-owned community creates a home-like atmosphere; management encourages residents to live vibrantly by socializing and making meaningful memories. Residents’ families can trust that Carrington Court is committed to maintaining loving and dignified care and supervision for their loved ones. Carrington Court services and amenities focus on residents’ comfort and stability– restaurant-style dining with private dining options, engaging events and entertainment, concierge services, transportation, arts and crafts, library, and wellness centers.

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Overview of Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing

Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing provides nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing, along with assisted living, home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Logan, Utah. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, respite care supports short stays, home care brings assistance into a person’s home, and hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life.

Several care levels are available, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Short term rehabilitation provides a time limited stay focused on recovery, and outpatient therapies allow therapy without a residential admission. Home Based Care, Sunshine Home Health, Sunshine Hospice Care, Sunshine Cares, and Caregiver Support are also part of the program offerings.

Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing has 172 beds, accommodating more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller community. An 85 / 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable range, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a longer stay when savings are limited, and private pay means paying directly for care. The combination of several care levels and respite care may suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family caregiver who needs short term support.

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Overview of Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living

Ridgeview Gardens Assisted Living is a cornerstone of assisted living in St. George, Utah. With over 25 years of experience in senior care, this locally-owned community has earned a reputation for delivering top-quality care. Their team of knowledgeable Alzheimer’s caregivers provides invaluable support, ensuring residents feel secure and comfortable in their surroundings.

Ridgeview maintains low resident-to-staff member ratios, guaranteeing personalized attention and a family-focused approach to services. Their dedicated staff is deeply committed to nurturing independence, delivering loving and dignified personal care, and tending to the physical well-being of residents. They are present on-site daily, ensuring a hands-on approach to the well-being of residents.

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Overview of Tradition Assisted Living

Offering 72 beds in West Valley City, Utah, Tradition Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Salt Lake County. The two-story residence features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can choose from several housing options as their needs change over time. The community has served older adults for 13 years.

Residents have access to transportation services along with a regular schedule of fitness and recreation activities. There are also walking paths, an education center on site, and well-lit common areas for other opportunities to stay active and spend time with others. Meal plans and daily activities help create a structured, social routine. The community is pet-friendly for residents who want to have a pet.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 67, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while other errands and outings are easier by car. This gives residents and visiting family a neighborhood to get around in.

State inspections have mainly focused on administrative and safety documentation, including medication administration procedures, emergency preparedness planning, and recordkeeping, rather than substantiated concerns about resident care. Families visiting Tradition Assisted Living should ask how these areas are managed in the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of The Ridge Foothill Senior Living

The Ridge Foothill is an assisted living and memory care community located at 2363 Foothill Drive in the Arcadia Heights neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah. Operating for nine years, the multi-story community features 162 beds, making it one of the larger senior housing options in the area.

The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Daily services include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, alongside help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and transition coordination.

Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, a hair salon, and an outdoor courtyard. The pet-friendly property sits five miles from downtown and carries a walk score of 29, meaning a car is needed for most errands.

Licensing inspections focus on standard administrative areas such as emergency preparedness drills, routine medication administration logs, equipment maintenance, and documentation of resident rights protocols.

Prospective residents and their families can contact the Foothill Drive leasing office directly to inquire about apartment availability and floor plans.

Contact The Ridge Foothill Senior Living

The Beaumont

1150 South Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84010
Overview of The Beaumont

The Beaumont operates a 156-bed senior living community in Bountiful, Utah, delivering assisted living alongside memory care services. Assisted living residents receive daily aid with bathing, dressing, and medication administration in private apartment settings. Specialized memory care wings utilize secured boundaries to protect individuals experiencing cognitive decline or wandering tendencies.

Campus life features a wide array of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, game room, salon, and outdoor spaces with a fire pit and playgrounds. Meals emphasize home-style cooking. Holding a walk score of 78, the surrounding neighborhood ranks as very walkable, allowing access to nearby shops, pharmacies, and dining options without needing a car.

Interested families can get in touch with the team at The Beaumont to explore floor plans, learn about current openings, and schedule a walk-through of the property.

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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.

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Overview of Legacy Village of Sugarhouse

Legacy Village of Sugarhouse is considered one of the premier communities in Salt Lake City. The luxurious senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living options where residents of all housing types are encouraged to celebrate their independence. Residents are able to maximize their freedom in the community while receiving quality service from their professional care staff delivered with respect and dignity. They are known for their personal touch culture, where residents receive a mutual level of respect from the staff. Legacy Village of Sugarhouse is undoubtedly a kindhearted and thoughtful community that is sincere with its residents and is encouraging enough to help improve the quality of life for seniors.

Life at Legacy Village provides compassionate service that is a testament to their personal touch culture. Seniors don’t just receive a professional and dignified service, but also a personal and genuine connection with their residents. From bathing and grooming to having outings, the Legacy Village of Sugarhouse ensures that seniors are given proper care, regardless of age. Management is ready to give you anything you need and everything you deserve by ensuring that seniors are given proper care, regardless of age.

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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 Utah at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $4,975The average monthly cost across facilities in Utah. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Utah. 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Utah. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Utah

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 157 assisted living facilities in Utah. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Utah?

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 Utah, 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 Utah?

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.