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Best Memory Care in Salt Lake City, UT

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care communities in Salt Lake City, UT using Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in UT
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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Salt Lake City, UT. 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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Salt Lake City, UT. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
MC
NC
NH
RC
Salt Lake City (University)
81
Facility 81
UT AVG 84
Rank #89 / 196
No
39
Facility 39
UT AVG 47
Rank #177 / 280
-
26
Facility 26
UT AVG 20
Rank #66 / 196
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
UT AVG 68.1%
Rank #8 / 67
44
22
Facility 22
UT AVG 14
Rank #131 / 166
5.5
Facility 5.5
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #108 / 166
Coventry Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
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
Legacy Village of Sugarhouse
MC
AL
IL
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
Escalante at Draper
MC
AL
Draper
106
Facility 106
UT AVG 84
Rank #57 / 196
Yes
60
Facility 60
UT AVG 47
Rank #101 / 280
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
UT AVG 20
Rank #66 / 196
-21
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 14
Rank #102 / 166
7.0
Facility 7.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #119 / 166
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
MC
AL
Salt Lake City (Arcadia Heights)
162
Facility 162
UT AVG 84
Rank #11 / 196
No
29
Facility 29
UT AVG 47
Rank #204 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
-71
6
Facility 6
UT AVG 14
Rank #57 / 166
0.9
Facility 0.9
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #46 / 166
Legacy Village of Sugar House
MC
AL
IL
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
BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek
MC
AL
RC
Salt Lake City (Canyon Rim)
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 84
Rank #187 / 196
No
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 47
Rank #138 / 280
-
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
-54
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Petersen Farms Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
South Weber
30
Facility 30
UT AVG 84
Rank #178 / 196
Yes
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 47
Rank #274 / 280
Studio
6
Facility 6
UT AVG 20
Rank #167 / 196
-137
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
The Auberge at Aspen Park
MC
Salt Lake City
-Yes
41
Facility 41
UT AVG 47
Rank #170 / 280
Private / Companion Suite------
ComForCare Home Care Utah
MC
HC
RC
Cottonwood Heights
-No
65
Facility 65
UT AVG 47
Rank #82 / 280
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Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
Millcreek
99
Facility 99
UT AVG 84
Rank #70 / 196
No
47
Facility 47
UT AVG 47
Rank #150 / 280
-
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #57 / 196
66.8% 1-
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Spring Creek Healthcare Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
Salt Lake City
92
Facility 92
UT AVG 84
Rank #77 / 196
No
72
Facility 72
UT AVG 47
Rank #48 / 280
-
35
Facility 35
UT AVG 20
Rank #39 / 196
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
UT AVG 68.1%
Rank #38 / 67
2-
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Legacy Retirement Residence of South Jordan
MC
AL
IL
South Jordan (Y Worry Estates)
-No
46
Facility 46
UT AVG 47
Rank #153 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 20
Rank #91 / 196
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7th Street dba 8th East (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1246
7th Street Treatment Center (500 E - SLC)
RC
Salt Lake City
1346
A&L Divine Care Services (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Alliance House Inc. dba Nelson Eccles House
RC
Salt Lake City
1044
Alliance House, Inc. dba 1805 Apartments
RC
Salt Lake City
1643
BeUtahfulSouls (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Bridging Families - Community (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
323
CareIsma, LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Celestial Family Services (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
333
Cobh Properties LLC - 500 MRTR (1612-1614 - RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1244
Cobh Properties LLC - Redondo MRTR (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
643
Cobh Properties LLC- 277 MRTR (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
944
Cobh Properties LLC- 278 MRTR (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
844
Cobh Properties LLC- 620 MRTR (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
844
Cottonwood Creek II
AL
Salt Lake City
16132
Divine Bliss (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Empowered Living Residential Solutions, LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Everlasting TLC LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
312
FaleOfaz LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Family Support Center dba Sugarhouse Center
RC
Salt Lake City
8412
First Step House - 546 N Grant (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1244
First Step House - Trolley Apartments (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1811
First Step House (379 Redwood - RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1244
First Step House- 474 N Grant (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1644
Helping Hand Association DBA The Haven- George House (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
2643
Hope Haven Services Inc. (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
31
House Of Hope dba Recovery House (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
2438
Infinity Hearts (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
311
Little Blossom, LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
311
Melodious Homes, LLC dba Melodious Care (Community Based DT)
Salt Lake City
443
Mohr Roads to Recovery - 200 E MRTR
RC
Salt Lake City
722
Nextstep Support Services (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Odyssey House - 642
RC
Salt Lake City
1623
Odyssey House dba Loft Transitional Housing
RC
Salt Lake City
1345
Odyssey House Of Utah dba Odyssey House-650
RC
Salt Lake City
1035
One Love Family Services LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
321
Phoenix Rising (Unit 5)
RC
Salt Lake City
313
Phoenix Rising Sober Living (3930 S. 400 E.)
RC
Salt Lake City
645
Phoenix Rising Sober Living (376 E. 3900 S.)
RC
Salt Lake City
1244
R&M Support Services, LLC - Mosiana Hansen (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
322
Sinais Haven (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
311
Sinew Community Services (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
312
Sober Living Properties LLC dba Sober Living Holladay (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1442
Sober Living Properties LLC dba Sober Living Murray (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1242
Sober Living Properties LLC dba Sober Living Willow Creek (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1242
Sober Living Properties, LLC dba Sober Living Millcreek House (RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1742
Steps Recovery Center (RR - Millcreek)
RC
Salt Lake City
2448
Tru Care Human Services (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
311
UNAR Provider
Salt Lake City
53
Valley Behavioral Health dba Pheasant Hollow
RC
Salt Lake City
2349
Valley Behavioral Health dba Safe Haven I
RC
Salt Lake City
25413
Valley Behavioral Health dba Safe Haven II
RC
Salt Lake City
2447
Vibrant Support LLC (CBCDS)
Salt Lake City
311
Vitality Living, Inc (SLC - RR)
RC
Salt Lake City
1046
Volunteers of America dba Theodora (RS)
RC
Salt Lake City
1545
Overview of William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home

The William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home sits on Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah, a few miles from downtown in a neighborhood where a car handles most of the geography (Walk Score 39). Operated by Avalon Healthcare, it is an 81-bed nursing home and memory care community that has been running for 26 years.

Seventy-five of 81 beds are filled, a 92% occupancy rate, and the average resident stays about 173 days. That number tells you something useful: this is a facility where short-term rehab residents and longer-term nursing or memory care residents share the building. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab programs are both on offer, and a doctor is on staff with 24-hour nursing coverage.

On staffing, total nursing care comes to 4 hours 52 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour 29 minutes of that; nurse aides provide 2 hours 29 minutes. Respite care is available for families who need a temporary solution while figuring out next steps.

The amenities include religious services, volunteer programs, and Heart’s Desire, a branded program. State inspections have generally focused on operational concerns: medication management, infection control, dietary and food service, and fall prevention. Those are routine areas of regulatory attention for nursing homes. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

This is a veterans-specific home with a track record of consistent occupancy and on-site clinical resources. It fits veterans who need skilled nursing support, post-acute rehabilitation, or memory care in a facility built around that population.

Contact William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home

Overview of Coventry Senior Living

Coventry Senior Living provides exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Cottonwood Heights, UT. Enjoy stunning mountain views, personalized care, and a community designed for connection. Our team is committed to enriching the lives of our residents through gourmet dining, engaging social activities, and professional 24/7 support. Formerly known as Escalante at Coventry, we continue to provide the highest standard of senior care in Salt Lake County.

Contact Coventry Senior Living

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.

Contact Legacy Village of Sugarhouse

Overview of Escalante at Draper

Enjoy modern and cozy retirement living with exceptional personalized care at Escalante at Draper, located in Draper, Utah, near Park City, and boasting stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains. This senior living campus offers assisted living and memory care services, allowing residents to enjoy the comforts of home while getting to know their neighbors.

With a focus on addressing the minds, bodies, and spirits of residents, Escalante at Draper offers vibrant and comfortable living, along with the award-winning Vibrant Life program, Elevate dining, and Generations Memory Care. Contact us today to learn more about making Escalante at Draper your home or your loved one’s home.

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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 The Ridge Foothill Senior Living

A well-established community that assists assisted living and memory care residents in Salt Lake City, The Ridge at Foothill is dedicated to providing quality care to each senior with dignity and respect. A beautiful community that is quiet and calming, the assisted living and memory care community hints at a refreshing experience through their activities that make some of the residents feel young and secure in an upscale environment. Management is dedicated to promoting a trusted support system by encouraging a meaningful relationship among residents and staff. The Ridge at Foothill at Forest Lane is a senior living community that prioritizes the wellness and well-being of each resident– promoting a purposeful and enriching environment.

Their featured services include speech, occupational, and physical therapy; assistance with daily living (ADL), transportation services, housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, and move-in coordination. Their amenities include a restaurant-style dining area, private dining room, hair salon, movie theaters, game room, and landscaped courtyard– designed to promote an active lifestyle for seniors.

Contact The Ridge Foothill Senior Living

Overview of Beehive Homes of Salt Lake and Millcreek

Beehive Homes offers a residential setting for seniors who need personal care and support. This assisted living community with memory care services has provided assisted living and memory care services for over three decades, with more than 200 locations nationwide. Their homes are designed to be small and cozy, with professional and skilled caregivers who can personally attend to the residents’ needs. Beehive Homes is a leader in senior living, delivering quality care and comfort to its senior residents.

Contact BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek

Overview of Petersen Farms Assisted Living & Memory Care

Peterson Farms Assisted Living & Memory Care offers a charming suburban retreat for seniors seeking a comfortable and supportive living environment. Nestled in the peaceful surroundings of South Weber, Utah, this home provides beautifully crafted studio apartments and memory care apartments, ensuring residents feel right at home. From medication management to health monitoring by registered nurses, housekeeping and laundry services, and assistance with special diets and daily tasks, every aspect of resident well-being is carefully attended to.

Every living space is meticulously designed with attention to detail. From the emergency call system to the high ceilings and individual heating and cooling units, every aspect is tailored to prioritize resident comfort and safety. The thoughtfully appointed apartments also showcase granite countertops, adding a touch of elegance to the living spaces. The community features a variety of amenities, including a library area, a spacious multipurpose room, a secure memory care unit, an inviting outdoor patio area, and a full-service salon, among others.

Contact Petersen Farms Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of The Auberge at Aspen Park

The Auberge at Aspen Park, located in Salt Lake City, UT, is a senior living community dedicated to providing the best memory care service to their residents. As part of their memory care services, they offer their award winning program, SPARK™ that focuses on engagement, social lifestyle and inclusion within the community. Additionally they also provide music therapy, group exercise classes, and healthy dining options.

To ensure the residents have enough opportunity for physical activity and mental stimulation, they also offer arts and crafts, baking classes, bingo, and musical performances. Additionally events such as holiday celebrations, sporting event parties and book club meetings are regularly scheduled, creating a more engaging community where residents can thrive.

Contact The Auberge at Aspen Park

ComForCare Home Care Utah

7069 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
Overview of Comforcare Home Care Utah

Striving to enhance the seniors’ quality of life, ComForCare East Salt Lake based in South Highland Drive, Cottonwood Heights, UT, is an ideal home care provider that offers dementia care, personal care, companionship, family respite, fall risk assessment, and transitions of care. The agency conducts in-home evaluations and interviews between the seniors, their loved ones, and the ComForCare team to devise the best course of care for their needs. With an experienced and dedicated team, seniors receive high-quality care and support at any time.

Focusing on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the agency offers its signature DementiaWise program. ComForCare values the independence of seniors, providing them with support and their families with education to ensure they receive the proper approach for their dementia behaviors.

The agency also provides A Matte of Balance program headed by a certified trained coach to decrease the seniors’ fear of falling. Through the program, seniors participate in classes that aim to change their perspective on falling. ComForCare goes above and beyond in delivering exceptional care and support to seniors and their families in the comforts of their residences.

Contact ComForCare Home Care Utah

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 Memory Care in Salt Lake City, UT

What is the average cost of memory care in Salt Lake City, UT?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Salt Lake City, UT is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Salt Lake City, UT?

Memory care in Salt Lake City, UT typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Salt Lake City, UT?

Memory care communities in Salt Lake City, UT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Salt Lake City, UT?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 3+ (Capitol Hill Senior Living, The Ridge Foothill) licensed memory care communities in Salt Lake City, UT.

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.

Does Utah Medicaid cover memory care?

Utah Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.