Page 8 of Best Memory Care in Utah

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 130 memory care providers in UT using UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunridge Assisted Living of Layton
MC
AL
Layton
75
Facility 75
UT AVG 88
Rank #56 / 96
D+No
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 46
Rank #100 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
UT AVG 17
Rank #79 / 100
21
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #40 / 92
0.5
Facility 0.5
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #70 / 92
Escalante at Willow Creek
MC
AL
Sandy
61
Facility 61
UT AVG 88
Rank #69 / 96
DYes
39
Facility 39
UT AVG 46
Rank #71 / 121
Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
UT AVG 17
Rank #24 / 100
74
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 14
Rank #87 / 92
1.4
Facility 1.4
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #88 / 92
Lotus Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
West Haven
54
Facility 54
UT AVG 88
Rank #74 / 96
C+No
15
Facility 15
UT AVG 46
Rank #108 / 121
-
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 17
Rank #48 / 100
73
4
Facility 4
UT AVG 14
Rank #78 / 92
0.6
Facility 0.6
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #74 / 92
Riverway Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
South Jordan
74
Facility 74
UT AVG 88
Rank #60 / 96
D+Yes
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 46
Rank #97 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 17
Rank #66 / 100
52
4
Facility 4
UT AVG 14
Rank #78 / 92
0.8
Facility 0.8
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #77 / 92
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
MC
ADC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
West Vernal
110
Facility 110
UT AVG 88
Rank #28 / 96
C-No
70
Facility 70
UT AVG 46
Rank #23 / 121
-
42
Facility 42
UT AVG 17
Rank #2 / 100
31
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #40 / 92
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #50 / 92
Lake Ridge Senior Living – South
MC
AL
IL
RC
Orem
30
Facility 30
UT AVG 88
Rank #88 / 96
A-Yes--
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 17
Rank #30 / 100
30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 92
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 92
Quail Meadow Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
North Ogden
53
Facility 53
UT AVG 88
Rank #77 / 96
D+Yes
17
Facility 17
UT AVG 46
Rank #105 / 121
-
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 17
Rank #51 / 100
95
9
Facility 9
UT AVG 14
Rank #85 / 92
1.0
Facility 1.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #81 / 92
BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek
MC
AL
RC
Salt Lake City (Canyon Rim)
24
Facility 24
UT AVG 88
Rank #93 / 96
CNo
50
Facility 50
UT AVG 46
Rank #53 / 121
-
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 17
Rank #58 / 100
64
10
Facility 10
UT AVG 14
Rank #87 / 92
1.7
Facility 1.7
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #90 / 92
Ovation at Sienna Hills
MC
AL
IL
Washington
150
Facility 150
UT AVG 88
Rank #10 / 96
A-No--
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 17
Rank #88 / 100
30
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 92
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 92
Snow Canyon Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Santa Clara
69
Facility 69
UT AVG 88
Rank #63 / 96
B+Yes-2 Bed / 3 Bed
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 17
Rank #98 / 100
20
0
Facility 0
UT AVG 14
Rank #1 / 92
0.0
Facility 0.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #1 / 92

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other UT memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 130 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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.

Starting Price $4,250/Month

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Overview of Escalante at Willow Creek

Discover the peaceful and picturesque surroundings of Escalante at Willow Creek, a senior living community located in Sandy, Utah. This community offers a variety of services, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care, to provide the best possible care for its residents.

With stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains and close proximity to shopping, dining, and hospitals, Escalante at Willow Creek offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. At Escalante at Willow Creek, they strive to empower their residents to live vibrant lives with their award-winning Vibrant Life program, Elevate dining, and Generations Memory Care.

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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 Riverway Assisted Living and Memory Care

Riverway Assisted Living & Memory Care in South Jordan, Utah, prioritizes fostering a warm and social environment for residents. This assisted living home offers services that encompass assistance with daily living tasks like medication management, bathing, dressing, and transportation.

They also have a memory care program that provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, ensuring they receive the support they need. At this assisted living facility, residents can enjoy walking paths, a cozy fireplace, and a beautifully landscaped courtyard, perfect for spending time outdoors.

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Overview of Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Uintah Health Care Special Service District offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, adult day care, and respite care in Vernal, Utah. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care addresses end of life care needs, adult day care provides care during daytime hours, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of services can suit a family whose needs may change from daytime or short term support to nursing or memory care over time. Rehabilitation services are also available, giving residents access to therapy during a recovery period. The facility has 110 beds, with total nurse staffing of 6 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. This range of care may be a good fit for a family whose needs could change over time.

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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.

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Overview of Quail Meadow Assisted Living and Memory Care

Quail Meadow Assisted Living and Memory Care is in North Ogden, Utah. It has been open for 12 years. There is room for 53 residents, and the community offers two kinds of care: assisted living and memory care. Of all the rooms, 21 are studio-style. Each one has a walk-in closet, its own bathroom, and its own temperature control.

The Walk Score here is 17. That is low and it means most people need a car to reach stores or run errands. Staff take care of housekeeping and laundry. Meals are homemade, and they are made to fit what each resident needs to eat. The community also offers scheduled rides. That way, residents can get to a doctor’s visit or an errand even if family can’t drive them that day.

The showers are walk-in style and have safety features. This helps residents who need extra support moving around. Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services checks on the building. This is done through a group called Health Facility Licensing. Past visits have looked at things like how medicine is handled, fire safety tools, emergency plans, staff training, and how well records are kept.

Quail Meadow offers two types of care, home-cooked meals, and safer bathrooms built for residents who need more support. All of this makes it a solid fit for families looking for both assisted living and memory care in one place.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek

BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Salt Lake City, Utah. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

Having both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time. The home has 24 beds, creating a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. In the Canyon Rim neighborhood, the home has a Walk Score of 50, so some nearby errands may be possible on foot without a car.

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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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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 130 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.

Memory Care in Utah at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Utah. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90