Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 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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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.
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.
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.
Lotus Park Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
West Haven
54
Facility 54
UT AVG 96
Rank #22 / 29
No
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 53
Rank #55 / 59
-
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 15
Rank #14 / 35
-C+73
4
Facility 4
UT AVG 14
Rank #13 / 24
0.6
Facility 0.6
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #13 / 24
Lake Ridge Senior Living – South
IL
AL
MC
RC
Orem
30
Facility 30
UT AVG 96
Rank #29 / 29
Yes--
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 15
Rank #8 / 35
-A30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #20 / 24
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #20 / 24
Ovation at Sienna Hills
IL
AL
MC
Washington
150
Facility 150
UT AVG 96
Rank #4 / 29
No--
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 15
Rank #30 / 35
-A-3000.0
Snow Canyon Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Santa Clara
69
Facility 69
UT AVG 96
Rank #20 / 29
Yes-2 Bed / 3 Bed
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 15
Rank #35 / 35
-B+2000.0
Fairfield Village a Generations Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Layton (Cherry Lane Heights)
112
Facility 112
UT AVG 96
Rank #11 / 29
Yes
31
Facility 31
UT AVG 53
Rank #47 / 59
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 15
Rank #13 / 35
-?41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 24
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #3 / 24
Summerfield Retirement
IL
AL
Orem (Bonneville)
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 96
Rank #24 / 29
No
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 53
Rank #24 / 59
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 15
Rank #5 / 35
A+?10
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #16 / 24
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 24
Pacifica Senior Living Millcreek
IL
AL
Millcreek
-Yes
72
Facility 72
UT AVG 53
Rank #12 / 59
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 15
Rank #14 / 35
A+-----
The Laurel at MillCreek
IL
Salt Lake City
-Yes
72
Facility 72
UT AVG 53
Rank #12 / 59
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 15
Rank #14 / 35
A+-----
Highland Cove Retirement
IL
AL
Millcreek
-Yes
56
Facility 56
UT AVG 53
Rank #31 / 59
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
UT AVG 15
Rank #6 / 35
A+-----
Creekside Assisted & Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
N Bountiful (West Bountiful)
-No
63
Facility 63
UT AVG 53
Rank #23 / 59
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 15
Rank #20 / 35
A+-----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other UT independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 62 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Lotus Park Senior Living

Lotus Park Senior Living in West Haven, UT, offers assisted living and independent living. Memory care is the third option. Assisted living comes with help with daily tasks, and independent living comes with the community’s services and none of the care.

The memory care level is secured space plus somebody supervising it. A resident starting in independent living has the other two levels waiting in the same building.

Fifty-four beds puts this at the smaller end, where staff and residents get to know one another. A fitness center is listed, walking paths run across the property, and there is a spa.

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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.

Contact Lake Ridge Senior Living – South

Overview of Ovation at Sienna Hills

Ovation at Sienna Hills in Washington, UT, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and a female-only memory care program gives women a designated memory care option. The community has 150 beds and an on-site pool residents can use. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

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Snow Canyon Retirement Community

2778 W Lava Hls Rd, Santa Clara, UT 84765
Overview of Snow Canyon Retirement Community

Snow Canyon Retirement Community is a leading senior living community in Santa Clara, UT, that offers luxury independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features welcoming accommodations surrounded by breathtaking views and enriching atmosphere. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to casual and fine dining, multiple state parks, nature trails, and various medical centers, ensuring residents everything they need to live a vibrant lifestyle.

As part of the Grace Management family, Snow Canyon Retirement Community ensures its residents live and age gracefully with access to personalized care services, and a wealth of inviting amenities. Residents can stay fit and active at the fitness center or pickleball courts, indulge in five-star dining experience, or explore new hobbies in the theater, library or Creative Arts Studio. Here, there are endless opportunities to make memories, meet new friends, and live life to the fullest.

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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 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 Pacifica Senior Living Millcreek

Pacifica Senior Living Millcreek offers assisted living and independent living in Millcreek, Utah. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels may suit someone whose daily support needs change over time, since care can remain within the same community. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet with them. The Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of The Laurel at MillCreek

At 777 E 3900 S in Salt Lake City, The Laurel at MillCreek sits in a part of the city where a Walk Score of 72 means something practical: groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, and everyday errands are reachable without a car for most residents. That kind of walkability is genuinely useful in an independent living context, where maintaining a sense of self-directed routine matters.

The building is three stories, has been operating for 14 years, and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The facility is designated for independent living. Fourteen years in operation is a meaningful operating duration for a segment where turnover and rebranding are common. It suggests a community that has found its footing in the local market and has been running long enough to develop consistent operations.

The confirmed picture of The Laurel at MillCreek is a two-floor-plan independent living building in a walkable Salt Lake City neighborhood, with a decade-plus operating track record. For older adults seeking independent living on the south side of Salt Lake City, the address itself and the building’s longevity are the clearest signals this community offers.

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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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Overview of Creekside Assisted & Senior Living

Spend a luxurious stay with Creekside Assisted & Senior Living, in Bountiful, UT. The senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. It caters to various accommodations from studio, to one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms designed for seniors. As an award-winning community for memory care, this community is committed to providing a home-like and secured atmosphere wherein residents receive an emergency response pendant and on-call care 24 hours a day.

The community is dedicated to offering a customized level of support and top-tier amenities, Weekly shuttle bus excursions, private transport available for personal appointments, a beauty salon and barber shop, and a gym with daily exercises are some of the highlights of services for its valued residents. Enjoy an all-inclusive restaurant-style dining with delightful meals and other social activities with packed schedules. At the Creekside Assisted and Senior Living, seniors can surely make the most out of their retirement.

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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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Independent Living in Utah at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 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: 96The 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 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 62 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.