Best Independent Living in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 61 independent living communities in UT using UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in UT
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Avg Walk Score: 49/ 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: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Utah. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Sagewood at Daybreak
IL
AL
MC
South Jordan (Daybreak)
125
Facility 125
UT AVG 81
Rank #25 / 189
Yes
67
Facility 67
UT AVG 49
Rank #70 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 20
Rank #123 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Legacy Village of Sugar House
IL
AL
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 #43 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
IL
AL
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 #43 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Fairfield Village a Generations Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Layton (Cherry Lane Heights)
112
Facility 112
UT AVG 81
Rank #46 / 189
Yes
31
Facility 31
UT AVG 49
Rank #197 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 20
Rank #106 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Carrington Court
IL
AL
MC
RC
South Jordan (Santorini Village)
105
Facility 105
UT AVG 81
Rank #54 / 189
No
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 49
Rank #236 / 266
-
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 20
Rank #97 / 194
A+51
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.2
Facility 0.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #9 / 121
Sagewood at Daybreak – South Jordan
IL
AL
MC
South Jordan (Daybreak)
125
Facility 125
UT AVG 81
Rank #25 / 189
No
67
Facility 67
UT AVG 49
Rank #70 / 266
-
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 20
Rank #123 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Covington Senior Living of Lehi
IL
AL
MC
East Lehi
130
Facility 130
UT AVG 81
Rank #21 / 189
No
70
Facility 70
UT AVG 49
Rank #57 / 266
-
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 20
Rank #157 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Abbington Senior Living of Layton
IL
AL
MC
Layton (Hodson Estates)
110
Facility 110
UT AVG 81
Rank #48 / 189
Yes
49
Facility 49
UT AVG 49
Rank #139 / 266
Apartments
3
Facility 3
UT AVG 20
Rank #182 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Summerfield Retirement
IL
AL
Orem (Bonneville)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 81
Rank #135 / 189
No
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 49
Rank #89 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #56 / 194
A+11
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #85 / 121
11.0
Facility 11.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #95 / 121
The Ashford of Springville
IL
AL
MC
West Springville
95
Facility 95
UT AVG 81
Rank #70 / 189
No
73
Facility 73
UT AVG 49
Rank #37 / 266
-
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 20
Rank #131 / 194
-31
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every UT community we track that reports that metric, not just the 61 on this page.

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Overview of Sagewood at Daybreak

Sagewood at Daybreak is a haven of vibrant living nestled in the heart of South Jordan, Utah. This remarkable community offers a range of lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, that are extraordinary. Spread across six sprawling acres, Sagewood at Daybreak is a true sanctuary, surrounded by walking trails, picturesque parks, and open spaces. Residents also have easy access to various retail shops, tantalizing restaurants, and a nearby tranquil lake. Plus, being near the esteemed University of Utah Medical Center complex ensures peace of mind.

Whether you envision a cozy studio, a spacious one-bedroom, or a versatile two-bedroom apartment, our floorplans are thoughtfully designed to inspire comfort and functionality, making Sagewood at Daybreak a leading choice for memory care in your area. Dive into relaxation at their inviting indoor pool, or pamper yourself at the on-site salon, where you can indulge in a little self-care. Their dining experience is equally enticing, with inviting dining rooms that offer open seating to accommodate individual preferences, fostering a sense of community and connection. With a multitude of amenities and activities, residents have the freedom to live each day to the fullest, making it one of the exceptional memory care communities that provide genuine care.

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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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Overview of Fairfield Village a Generations Community

The peaceful community of Davis County, Layton, UT, is home to the vibrant senior living community of Fairfield Village that offers an array of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and post-acute care. Residents here enjoy access to a wide variety of floor plans and apartment amenities, a meaningful array of social activities, vitality programs, and convenient services. The community also provides access to 24-hour caregiving assistance, guaranteeing residents’ needs are met efficiently and appropriately, complemented with an emergency call system for added safety.

Housekeeping, laundry services, and scheduled transportation are offered to provide residents more comfort and convenience and save a lot of time to spend on doing the things they love. There’s always something fun and interesting happening with a wide array of vibrant activities and events conducted within and outside the community. Residents’ lifestyle is further improved with access to an array of convenient amenities, including front desk services, a state-of-the-art gym, movie theater, salon, game room, walking paths, library, and gardening area.

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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 Sagewood at Daybreak – South Jordan

Sagewood at Daybreak is a haven of vibrant living nestled in the heart of South Jordan, Utah. This remarkable community offers a range of lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, that are extraordinary. Spread across six sprawling acres, Sagewood at Daybreak is a true sanctuary, surrounded by walking trails, picturesque parks, and open spaces. Residents also have easy access to various retail shops, tantalizing restaurants, and a nearby tranquil lake. Plus, being near the esteemed University of Utah Medical Center complex ensures peace of mind.
Whether you envision a cozy studio, a spacious one-bedroom, or a versatile two-bedroom apartment, our floorplans are thoughtfully designed to inspire comfort and functionality, making Sagewood at Daybreak a leading choice for memory care in your area. Dive into relaxation at their inviting indoor pool, or pamper yourself at the on-site salon, where you can indulge in a little self-care. Their dining experience is equally enticing, with inviting dining rooms that offer open seating to accommodate individual preferences, fostering a sense of community and connection. With a multitude of amenities and activities, residents have the freedom to live each day to the fullest, making it one of the exceptional memory care communities that provide genuine care.

Contact Sagewood at Daybreak – South Jordan

Overview of Covington Senior Living of Lehi

Operating since August 2018, Covington Senior Living of Lehi is a Type II assisted living community in Lehi, Utah, offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and specialized memory care services for older adults with a range of support needs. As one of the larger senior living communities in the area, this 130-bed community combines professional healthcare services with modern amenities and lifestyle programming designed to promote comfort, wellness, and quality of life.

The most recent inspection in May 2025 identified several deficiencies related to documentation, training, policy implementation, and operational areas. While the community’s regulatory history is limited, the available data suggests that no complaints, fines, or enforcement actions were reported.

The community provides a broad range of care services, including personal care assistance, medication management, wound care, therapy services, skilled nursing support, and memory care programming for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Licensed nurses and trained caregivers are also available. Accommodations, dining services, wellness and fitness opportunities, recreational activities, therapeutic programming, and social events are provided, along with transportation assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Covington Senior Living of Lehi is a strong option for older adults in the Lehi area seeking assisted living, nursing support, or memory care within a modern and well-equipped community setting. Its larger scale also supports specialized staffing, structured activities, and care resources that can accommodate evolving health and lifestyle needs over time.

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Overview of Abbington Senior Living of Layton

Tucked away in Davis County, Layton, UT, Abbington Senior Living of Layton is a hospitable senior living community, offering comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and independent living services. The community features 94 beautifully designed apartments surrounded by gorgeous views and convenient access to delightful community amenities. Residents receive compassionate care and assistance from a team of kind and skilled professionals that offer assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and/or medication management.

Residents enjoy the comfort and convenience brought by housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and three delicious, gourmet meals served daily, keeping residents from the hassles of cooking, commuting, and cleaning. With more time on their hands for enjoyment, residents can freely explore the community’s many amenities and vibrant activities. Residents can participate in various wellness programs, stay connected through an array of social activities, or take advantage of the full-service salon, cozy movie theater, library, and the fully equipped fitness center.

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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 The Ashford of Springville

The Ashford of Springville is a senior living community in Springville, Utah, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This 95-bed community has been in operation for nine years since receiving its licensure in June 2016, offering an established environment for care in Utah County. Functioning as a Type II assisted living provider and staffed by licensed nurses and CNAs, the community delivers a comprehensive residential experience that includes laundry services, housekeeping, and three professionally prepared meals each day.

The community has undergone three state inspections, with the most recent review, conducted on September 18, 2024, identifying 24 deficiencies, which is higher than the Utah statewide average of 14. These findings involved service plans, resident assessments, medication administration, staff training, and emergency preparedness. Furthermore, specific issues cited were gaps in medication delegation training, incomplete resident documentation, deficiencies in notifications regarding resident rights, and shortcomings in emergency planning. While no complaint investigations, fines, or enforcement actions were reported, the recent findings highlight topics that warrant discussion.

A full lifestyle package featuring fine dining experiences, weekly laundry and housekeeping, and scheduled transportation is provided, along with a variety of activities, event programming, and a physical engagement program. With licensed nurses and CNAs available 24 hours a day, the community provides consistent support for its residents. A nine-year tenure in the region also reflects a stable operational presence within the local market.

The Ashford of Springville is well-suited for older adults in Springville and the greater Utah County area seeking a multi-level community that is capable of meeting their changing needs across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. An established nine-year track record and professional lifestyle programming make it a thorough choice for families desiring a single-community solution for older adults. However, it is recommended that families review the September 2024 inspection results in detail and inquire about the specific steps taken to improve the issues cited.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Utah

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 61 independent living communities in Utah. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.