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Best Memory Care in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 122 memory care communities in Utah 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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Jul 2026
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122 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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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.

Avamere at Mountain Ridge
MC
NH
AL
South Ogden
119
Facility 119
UT AVG 84
Rank #44 / 196
No
56
Facility 56
UT AVG 47
Rank #118 / 280
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
23
Facility 23
UT AVG 20
Rank #84 / 196
71
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #80 / 166
1.6
Facility 1.6
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #57 / 166
The Ridge Cottonwood
MC
AL
Holladay (International Gardens)
138
Facility 138
UT AVG 84
Rank #22 / 196
Yes
22
Facility 22
UT AVG 47
Rank #224 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 20
Rank #124 / 196
51
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
The Auberge at North Ogden
MC
AL
RC
Ogden (North Washington Boulevard)
126
Facility 126
UT AVG 84
Rank #25 / 196
Yes
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 47
Rank #138 / 280
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #57 / 196
2-
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
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-
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Fairfield Village a Generations Community
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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-
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 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
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
The Peaks at South Jordan Memory Care
MC
RC
South Jordan
66
Facility 66
UT AVG 84
Rank #113 / 196
No
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 47
Rank #250 / 280
Companion / Private Suite
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 20
Rank #138 / 196
82
54
Facility 54
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
6.8
Facility 6.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
The Lodge at North Ogden
MC
AL
IL
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
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Birch Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Smithfield
56
Facility 56
UT AVG 84
Rank #128 / 196
No
36
Facility 36
UT AVG 47
Rank #190 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 20
Rank #169 / 196
2-
-
Facility -
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 166
-
Facility -
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 166
Southgate Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
St. George
96
Facility 96
UT AVG 84
Rank #74 / 196
Yes
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 47
Rank #270 / 280
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
25
Facility 25
UT AVG 20
Rank #72 / 196
31
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 14
Rank #60 / 166
2.3
Facility 2.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #65 / 166
Legacy House of Bountiful
MC
AL
RC
Bountiful
118
Facility 118
UT AVG 84
Rank #46 / 196
Yes
73
Facility 73
UT AVG 47
Rank #40 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
UT AVG 20
Rank #57 / 196
31
11
Facility 11
UT AVG 14
Rank #80 / 166
3.7
Facility 3.7
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #87 / 166
Pheasant View Assisted Living
MC
AL
Layton (Holmes Creek Estates)
48
Facility 48
UT AVG 84
Rank #146 / 196
No
29
Facility 29
UT AVG 47
Rank #204 / 280
Studio
16
Facility 16
UT AVG 20
Rank #106 / 196
74
8
Facility 8
UT AVG 14
Rank #66 / 166
1.1
Facility 1.1
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #50 / 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
Sunrise of Sandy
MC
AL
Sandy
116
Facility 116
UT AVG 84
Rank #49 / 196
Yes
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 47
Rank #159 / 280
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 20
Rank #96 / 196
21
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 14
Rank #88 / 166
6.0
Facility 6.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #113 / 166
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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.

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Overview of Southgate Senior Living

Located in St. George, Utah, Southgate Senior Living is a 96-bed community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The two-story residence has served the St. George area for 25 years. It offers studio, suite, and one-bedroom homes.

Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining throughout the day along with transportation services, fitness programs, recreation activities, and a pet-friendly environment. The variety of apartment styles and daily services supports an active and comfortable lifestyle.

The community has a Walk Score of 1. In this car-dependent location, nearly all errands and outings require a vehicle. Families visiting from outside the area should plan to drive during their stay.

State inspections have mainly focused on administrative and safety requirements, including staff licensing records, medication administration, and building safety features such as chemical storage and fire doors. Any issues identified during inspections have been corrected following the review process.

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Overview of Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing

Providing services since 1994, Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing handles long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice support within a 172-bed building. The nonprofit facility is managed by Milford Memorial Hospital and operates a certified nurse aide training program alongside an active resident council. The community serves a population consisting of 63% private-pay admissions, 19% Medicare, and 18% Medicaid, with an average resident stay of 169 days. The physical site is located in a downtown area carrying a Walk Score of 85, though current financial files show a low 29.6% occupancy rate alongside substantial operating losses.

State health evaluations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) document recent regulatory hurdles, highlighted by a February 2024 review that flagged 12 moderate deficiencies. The final inspection report cited systemic gaps across administrative protocols, including delayed abuse reporting, food safety problems affecting the main kitchen, and physical plant safety items like inadequate emergency lighting and non-compliant fire suppression.

Daily care times are solid, averaging 4 hours and 24 minutes per resident to rank 12th statewide, with weekend nursing hours tracking 40% above the Utah baseline. Clinical data shows mixed outcomes; long-stay residents experience low depression rates and steady physical mobility, but short-stay rehab metrics reveal low vaccination updates and a hospital readmission rate that runs 45% worse than the state average.

Interested individuals weighing regional long-term care choices can look over these multi-year public health dossiers to analyze the operator’s tracking patterns. Since the official databases confirm a pattern of building safety and administrative paperwork marks alongside low occupancy and weak short-term recovery outcomes, cross-referencing current correction plans with the director is an essential precaution.

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Overview of Pheasant View Assisted Living

Ideally located in Davis County, Layton, UT, Pheasant View Assisted Living is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers premier assisted living. The community features 22 large studio style rooms that include very large walk-in closets and private 3/4 baths and 16 memory care rooms, ensuring residents are accommodated into a residence that aligns with their lifestyle needs and preferences. A compassionate care team is available to provide round-the-clock support and assistance, including help with daily living activities and medication assistance.

Residents are freed from the tiring chores with weekly housekeeping, linen, and laundry services provided by the community, complemented with scheduled transportation to free residents from tedious commutes. Socials, religious services, along with a diverse, full-time recreational and educational activities program are offered to enrich residents’ holistic well-being, helping stay healthy in mind, body, and soul. The community also allows residents to bring their pets, providing them a sense of companionship and purpose from having a responsibility to care for another being.

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Overview of Legacy House of Bountiful

Legacy House of Bountiful, a senior living and nursing home community in Bountiful, North Salt Lake, and Davis County, is conveniently situated across the street from the famed Bountiful Tabernacle and a short distance from doctors’ offices, dining establishments, and stores. Since 1996, Legacy Retirement Communities has provided senior living services to seniors and their families. 

This premier community offers residential living, health, and recreational services, as well as assistance with daily living tasks like dressing, eating, and taking medications in a warm, welcoming setting. Legacy House of Bountiful, which has recently undergone remodeling, offers both assisted living and memory care services. In a home-like setting, residents take part in daily activities, enjoy restaurant-style dining, have beautifully decorated living spaces, and have a choice of apartment floor plans. 

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Overview of Sunrise of Sandy

Sunrise of Sandy, located in the picturesque landscape of Utah, offers a range of care options tailored to individual needs. With its comprehensive assisted living levels of care and specialized memory care options, this community ensures that every resident receives the personalized support they require.

Within Sunrise of Sandy, residents can choose from various levels of care, ensuring that their unique needs are met with the utmost attention. The assisted living levels of care with daily activities, medication management, and access to a host of engaging programs and amenities. For those requiring specialized care for memory-related conditions, the memory care unit offers innovative approaches to memory care, including cognitive therapies, life enrichment activities, and personalized support to enhance residents’ quality of life.

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Overview of Sunridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Sunridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is proud to be a person-driven community center where families and residents are empowered to reach healthcare excellence. Providing a home-like setting, the staff ensures the creation of a comfortable environment that is designed for its residents’ convenience, balanced with the right level of professionalism in a nurturing environment.
Striving to create a ‘WOW’ factor into the design of community features, Sunridge has ensured to provide amenities and services that help residents maintain purposeful living. These include fitness activities, healthy and delicious meal plans, walking paths, an education center, well-lit common areas, and other calendar-filled activities.

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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.

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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.

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Overview of Sunridge Assisted Living of Layton

Set amidst the peaceful area in Davis County, Layton, UT, Sunridge Assisted Living of Layton is an exceptional senior living community offering exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Residents are welcomed into comfortable and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments with spacious walk-in closets, high ceilings, kitchenettes, and emergency call system for immediate assistance during needs and emergencies. A dedicated team of caregivers are available to provide compassionate care for residents.

The community offers a wide array of amenities designed to provide residents with plenty of spaces for enjoyment, activity, leisure, and bonding with family, friends or fellow neighbors. A fully-equipped fitness center is available for lively group workouts or personal training, complemented with cozy dining areas for sumptuous meals after a refreshing physical activity. Residents can enjoy a quick round of a game in the game room or gather with friends in the large multi-purpose room. Outdoor areas like a basketball court, putting green, and an outdoor fire pit allow residents to spend a refreshing day outside in the sun.

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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 Memory Care in Utah

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 122 memory care communities in Utah. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.