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Best Independent Living in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 60 independent living communities in Utah using Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in UT
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Jul 2026
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60 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Utah. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Provo (Riverside)
222
Facility 222
UT AVG 84
Rank #3 / 196
Yes
37
Facility 37
UT AVG 47
Rank #188 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
UT AVG 20
Rank #80 / 196
2-
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Fairfield Village a Generations Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Layton (Cherry Lane Heights)
112
Facility 112
UT AVG 84
Rank #50 / 196
No
31
Facility 31
UT AVG 47
Rank #200 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 20
Rank #107 / 196
31
6
Facility 6
UT AVG 14
Rank #57 / 166
2.0
Facility 2.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #61 / 166
Sunrise at Holladay
IL
AL
MC
Millcreek (Holladay Grove)
101
Facility 101
UT AVG 84
Rank #64 / 196
Yes
66
Facility 66
UT AVG 47
Rank #80 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
UT AVG 20
Rank #101 / 196
1-
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
IL
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 84
Rank #12 / 196
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 47
Rank #2 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
52
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
The Lodge at North Ogden
IL
AL
MC
North Ogden
129
Facility 129
UT AVG 84
Rank #24 / 196
Yes
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 47
Rank #210 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 20
Rank #159 / 196
64
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Cove Point Retirement
IL
AL
Provo (Cherry Hill)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 84
Rank #141 / 196
No
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 47
Rank #138 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 20
Rank #3 / 196
63
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 14
Rank #121 / 166
3.2
Facility 3.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #80 / 166
Summerfield Retirement
IL
AL
Orem (Bonneville)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 84
Rank #141 / 196
No
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 47
Rank #92 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #66 / 196
11
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #80 / 166
11.0
Facility 11.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #141 / 166
Abbington Senior Living of Layton
IL
AL
MC
Layton (Hodson Estates)
110
Facility 110
UT AVG 84
Rank #52 / 196
No
49
Facility 49
UT AVG 47
Rank #142 / 280
Apartments
3
Facility 3
UT AVG 20
Rank #182 / 196
41
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 14
Rank #60 / 166
1.8
Facility 1.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #58 / 166
Legacy Village of Sugar House
IL
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 84
Rank #12 / 196
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 47
Rank #2 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
52
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 14
Rank #102 / 166
2.8
Facility 2.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 166
Abbington Senior Living of St. George
IL
AL
MC
St. George
110
Facility 110
UT AVG 84
Rank #52 / 196
No
38
Facility 38
UT AVG 47
Rank #183 / 280
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
UT AVG 20
Rank #188 / 196
21
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 14
Rank #71 / 166
4.5
Facility 4.5
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #98 / 166
Coventry Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Cottonwood Heights)
74
Facility 74
UT AVG 84
Rank #103 / 196
No
58
Facility 58
UT AVG 47
Rank #111 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 20
Rank #128 / 196
11
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 14
Rank #109 / 166
15.0
Facility 15.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #149 / 166
Maple Springs of North Logan
IL
AL
MC
NH
North Logan
80
Facility 80
UT AVG 84
Rank #90 / 196
No
33
Facility 33
UT AVG 47
Rank #197 / 280
Studio
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
55
44
Facility 44
UT AVG 14
Rank #152 / 166
8.8
Facility 8.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #130 / 166
Copper Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
South Jordan (Harvest Village)
118
Facility 118
UT AVG 84
Rank #46 / 196
Yes
37
Facility 37
UT AVG 47
Rank #188 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed
8
Facility 8
UT AVG 20
Rank #150 / 196
31
61
Facility 61
UT AVG 14
Rank #159 / 166
20.3
Facility 20.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #155 / 166
Snow Canyon Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Santa Clara (St. George)
69
Facility 69
UT AVG 84
Rank #112 / 196
No
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 47
Rank #270 / 280
2 Bed / 3 Bed
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 20
Rank #195 / 196
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Covington Senior Living of Farmington
IL
AL
Farmington
36
Facility 36
UT AVG 84
Rank #164 / 196
No
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 47
Rank #220 / 280
Suite
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 20
Rank #169 / 196
21
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #80 / 166
5.5
Facility 5.5
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #108 / 166
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Overview of Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living

A top-ranked continuing care community in Provo, Courtyard at Jamestown is a senior living community that offers all levels of care for assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. They pride themselves on their integrity by ensuring that everyone is confident to speak up and be truthful with their communication– growing a trusting bond between residents and staff. Courtyard at Jamestown is outstanding in encouraging and empowering its residents to live their best lives and thrive in a bustling home that helps them live purposeful lives.

As a Stellar Senior Living community, expect luxury and comfortable living designed into the details of residential living. The charming community provides indoor and outdoor restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, a fitness center, a library, a salon, and a day spa; essential services include poetry classes, art classes, volunteering activities, maintenance and housekeeping, and concierge services.

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Overview of Sunrise at Holladay

Experience the warmth and convenience of Sunrise at Holladay, situated near downtown Salt Lake City. This remarkable residence has garnered numerous accolades, offering a range of options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. It truly represents one of the finest offerings in Salt Lake City, Utah. Residents can choose from spacious studio or one to two-bedroom units, ensuring they find a living space that suits their needs. Embracing the importance of companionship, Sunrise at Holladay is a pet-friendly community that understands the joy pets bring to residents’ lives.

The team at Sunrise at Holladay is dedicated and available 24 hours a day, providing peace of mind to seniors and their families. With their unwavering commitment to care and support, there is no need to worry about a thing. With a multitude of social areas, residents can engage in meaningful connections and cherished moments with their neighbors. Scheduled transportation services are provided, ensuring residents have the freedom to explore the surrounding area. Stay connected with loved ones through the availability of Wi-Fi services.

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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 Williamsburg Retirement Community

A respected senior living community set in the harmonious city of Logan, UT, Williamsburg Retirement Community provides independent living services. Keep your peace and experience unmatched comfort and security with a wide array of snug and sophisticated residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, Williamsburg Retirement Community provides round-the-clock care and support from a compassionate and highly-trained team.

The community goes above and beyond in paving the way for seniors to flourish and achieve the best version of themselves with a bunch of exciting things to experience. Satisfy cravings and meet dietary requirements with healthy and tasty meals. Williamsburg Retirement Community is an inviting community surrounded by fabulous amenities and serene grounds.

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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 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 Legacy House Ogden

Legacy House Ogden has been operating in Ogden, Utah, for 25 years, long enough to have developed a clear identity as a multi-level care community. Located at 5526 S. Adams Ave. in Weber County, roughly 4.3 miles from the city center, the 91-bed facility covers the full residential care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. Jennie Hennefer is the Executive Director.

Families who want to avoid moving a parent from one facility to another as needs change have options here, from a relatively independent apartment to more hands-on nursing support without leaving the same building. Floor plans include studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, so residents aren’t locked into a single configuration.

Dining is restaurant-style, served in a formal setting rather than a cafeteria format. The living areas are purpose-decorated rather than utilitarian. These aren’t differentiators on their own, but they signal an intentional residential environment rather than a purely clinical one.

The neighborhood scores a 39 on the Walk Score scale. Somewhat walkable on paper, but realistically, most trips outside the building will need a car or a ride. Families who want walkable retail and dining nearby should weigh that against what the facility offers inside.

Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services Health Facility Licensing oversees inspections here, with state reviews tending to address care planning and documentation practices. For a 91-bed community offering four distinct levels of care under one roof, Legacy House Ogden functions as a stable, long-established option for families in the Ogden area who are planning across a range of possible care needs.

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Overview of The Lodge at North Ogden

Set in a scenic part of North Ogden, Utah, The Lodge at North Ogden offers three care options. Residents can access assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one community. The building is surrounded by mountain views and sits near local restaurants, shops, and historic buildings. The city center is about 1 mile and a half away.

The Lodge is a two-story community with 129 beds. It has been operating for 7 years. Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Suites range from about 325 to 939 square feet. Families can choose a size based on space needs, privacy, and comfort.

Concierge services, housekeeping, and move-in coordination are available here. These services can help residents and families manage the practical parts of settling in. Amenities on-site include a fitness center, recreation programs, a library, a movie theater, and a spa and salon. Transportation services are available, and pets are welcome.

Dining at The Lodge supports a range of diets and food needs. Meals focus on proper nutrition so residents have something to enjoy daily. Flexible dining can help families balance health needs, food preferences, and daily comfort in one setting.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 27, making it somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands are within walking distance, but most outings will need a car. Families may want to consider that if a resident enjoys walking outside independently.

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Overview of Country Pines Retirement Community

Country Pines Retirement Community is a luxury community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care in the Davis County of Clinton. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, residents maintain an engaging and active lifestyle throughout. The community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve complete independence while maintaining a purposeful life and family-like treatment.

Country Pines boasts a vibrant social calendar and a wide range of recreational activities, promoting engagement and fulfillment in personalized care plans, ADLs, and memory care training. Community amenities are built to help seniors revel in the life they deserve; these include a warm and spacious living room, outdoor common spaces, and a full-service salon.

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Overview of Highland Cove Retirement

For over 40 years, Highland Cove Retirement has gained recognition because of their praised service and consumer satisfaction. Residents of independent and assisted living are encouraged to find independence in the midst of the quality service they receive. The upscale senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals that is able to meet all their needs. They provide a stimulating environment where their mental, physical, and emotional needs are being met through the assistance of the compassionate and professional care staff. Highland Cove Retirement is a person-centered community that guarantees residents are able to live life on their own terms as independently as possible.

As a proud member of the Century Park Associates, Highland Cove provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Independent living and assisted living residents can find a list of possibilities that interest them with the amenities and services that cater to their day to day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more. There’s an array of possibilities waiting to be discovered at the Highland Cove Retirement community.

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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 60 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.