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Best Independent Living in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 61 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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61 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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Utah. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Utah

Fairfield Village a Generations Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Layton (Cherry Lane Heights)
112
Facility 112
UT AVG 83
Rank #49 / 194
Yes
31
Facility 31
UT AVG 47
Rank #200 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 20
Rank #107 / 197
31
6
Facility 6
UT AVG 14
Rank #18 / 110
2.0
Facility 2.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #27 / 110
Legacy Village of Sugar House
IL
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 83
Rank #12 / 194
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 47
Rank #2 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #141 / 197
52
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 14
Rank #59 / 110
2.8
Facility 2.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #36 / 110
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
IL
AL
MC
Salt Lake City (Sugar House)
160
Facility 160
UT AVG 83
Rank #12 / 194
Yes
89
Facility 89
UT AVG 47
Rank #2 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #141 / 197
52--
Park Lane Senior Living
IL
Salt Lake City (Central City)
-Yes
88
Facility 88
UT AVG 47
Rank #4 / 280
1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Abbington Senior Living of Layton
IL
AL
MC
Layton (Hodson Estates)
110
Facility 110
UT AVG 83
Rank #51 / 194
Yes
49
Facility 49
UT AVG 47
Rank #142 / 280
Apartments
3
Facility 3
UT AVG 20
Rank #182 / 197
41
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 14
Rank #21 / 110
1.8
Facility 1.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #23 / 110
Center Court Senior Living
IL
Murray
-Yes
82
Facility 82
UT AVG 47
Rank #16 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Carrington Court
IL
AL
MC
RC
South Jordan (Santorini Village)
105
Facility 105
UT AVG 83
Rank #57 / 194
No
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 47
Rank #239 / 280
-
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 20
Rank #99 / 197
4-
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 110
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 110
Treeo Orem
IL
Orem (Sharon)
-Yes
77
Facility 77
UT AVG 47
Rank #26 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Cove Point Retirement
IL
AL
Provo (Cherry Hill)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 83
Rank #139 / 194
No
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 47
Rank #138 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 20
Rank #3 / 197
63
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 14
Rank #76 / 110
3.2
Facility 3.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #42 / 110
Sagewood at Daybreak
IL
AL
MC
South Jordan (Daybreak)
125
Facility 125
UT AVG 83
Rank #27 / 194
Yes
67
Facility 67
UT AVG 47
Rank #73 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 20
Rank #125 / 197
2---
Covington Senior Living of Orem
IL
AL
MC
Orem (Aspen)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
UT AVG 47
Rank #37 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Provo (Riverside)
222
Facility 222
UT AVG 83
Rank #3 / 194
Yes
37
Facility 37
UT AVG 47
Rank #188 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
UT AVG 20
Rank #72 / 197
2---
Sunrise at Holladay
IL
AL
MC
Millcreek (Holladay Grove)
101
Facility 101
UT AVG 83
Rank #62 / 194
Yes
66
Facility 66
UT AVG 47
Rank #80 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
UT AVG 20
Rank #101 / 197
1---
Solista Orem by Cogir
IL
Orem (Suncrest)
-Yes
73
Facility 73
UT AVG 47
Rank #40 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Summerfield Retirement
IL
AL
Orem (Bonneville)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 83
Rank #139 / 194
No
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 47
Rank #92 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #57 / 197
11
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #39 / 110
11.0
Facility 11.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #91 / 110
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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 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 Park Lane Senior Living

Just 1.5 miles from the city center and a quick 0.25 miles from University of Utah Health Care, Park Lane Senior Living brings independent living to downtown Salt Lake City’s picturesque core. The mid-rise facility offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans designed for occupants wanting to maintain independence while enjoying community life. Among the strongest assets is location. With a Walk Score of 88, residents can run most daily errands on foot, and the area ranks fourth out of 280 independent living communities in Utah for walkability. The downtown neighborhood keeps everything accessible without a car.

Park Lane Senior Living spotlights an active lifestyle. Occupants can take educational courses in history, political science, and specialized subjects, or venture out to symphonies, operas, ballets, theaters, and renowned museums. Scheduled chauffeured transportation eases reaching shopping centers, banks, medical appointments, and other destinations around the city. Dining plays a focal role, with a cook-to-order breakfast, daily lunch buffet, restaurant-style dinner service, and a celebrated Sunday brunch served in a lush atrium and attractive dining room. Residents also enjoy fitness and recreational programs on-site. Pet owners will appreciate the pet-welcoming community.

The home’s central location, vibrant cultural access, and emphasis on social engagement make a community tailored for seniors seeking an active, connected, and independent living experience.

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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 Center Court Senior Living

Center Court Senior Living in Murray, Utah, offers a variety of apartment styles for adults 55+, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Its location near downtown Murray and high walkability make it convenient for residents to access many everyday services on foot. Pricing begins at $999 per month.

The community offers a selection of shared amenities designed to support both comfort and activity. Residents have access to a fitness center, library, dining area, clubhouse, lounge spaces, laundry facilities, and outdoor courtyard and backyard areas. Apartment homes include walk-in closets, central heating and cooling, internet-ready connections, and full appliance packages, while elevators and wheelchair-accessible features help promote ease of mobility.

Daily life is enhanced through organized recreational, wellness, and enrichment programs that encourage engagement and social interaction. Additional conveniences include professional management, maintenance services, underground parking, valet trash pickup, flexible lease terms, and a resident referral program. Pet-friendly policies and nearby public transportation provide added flexibility for older adults seeking an independent lifestyle.

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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 Treeo Orem

Located in the Sharon neighborhood of Orem, Utah, Treeo Orem is an independent living community located less than a quarter mile from the city center. Residents live in private apartments and enjoy on-site dining, community amenities, and social activities without the hands-on personal or medical care provided in assisted living. There are also many everyday services and conveniences close by.

The community is housed in a mid-rise building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 442 to 851 square feet. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, depending on their space needs and lifestyle.

Treeo Orem welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring their companion animals with them. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands, making it easier to get around without depending on family members for every trip. Residents also have access to fitness and recreation programs that encourage an active and social lifestyle.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 77, making it very walkable. Many shops, services, and daily essentials are within walking distance. Families considering Treeo Orem should ask what a typical week of fitness and recreation activities includes, as programs can vary from one community to another.

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Cove Point Retirement

1988 N Cove Point Ln, Provo, UT 84604
Overview of Cove Point Retirement

Cove Point is an esteemed senior living community located in the harmonious and scenic city of Provo, UT, offering independent living and assisted living services. A spectrum of elegant and spacious floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom apartments awaits seniors at the beautiful grounds of the community. Reignite your passion and learn something new to live a fulfilling retirement at Cove Point.

This community goes above and beyond in providing seniors with opportunities to interact with their surroundings and create meaningful connections. Come along with friends or enjoy private dining with dietician-planned meals that satisfy each resident’s dietary requirements and preferences. Treat yourself to a refreshing visit at the salon and barbershop and enjoy leisure at the wonderful common areas. Overall, Cove Point is a great place to spend your next chapter in comfort and style with its ethereal campus surrounded by luscious gardens and a serene stream.

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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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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.