The Wellington
Assisted Living · Salt Lake City, UT
The Wellington
Assisted Living · Salt Lake City, UT
An upscale assisted living community in Millcreek, The Wellington provides an unmatched level of care in an enriching and engaging environment. The tightly-knit community has proven exceedingly well when it comes to quality care, as well as enhancing the quality of living for seniors. They understand the importance of individuality, so they do their best to provide the necessary needs of their residents. The community’s care team ensures they assist any resident’s needs respectfully and kindly. The assisted living near West Valley, The Wellington in Salt Lake City, is praised for its undivided attention and the accommodations it provides.
They boast their top-notch amenities and services that are sure to make everyday living for their residents; from minor to significant details, they have thought of everything and do a lot of everyday activities so that residents can have more time for things that matter to them most. The Wellington exclusively offers unique programs, such as their mind and body wellness program, MBK cuisine dining experience, and the MBK Yoi-Shigoto– essentially meeting the holistic needs of each individual.
Types of Care at The Wellington
Assisted Living
140-bed community Rank #20 / 196Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 196 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
22 years in operation Rank #87 / 197Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 197 homes in Utah. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #170 / 281Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 281 homes in Utah. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Utah SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type Ii
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 24, 2003
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
CountySalt Lake
Inspection History
In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
13 deficiencies
3 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2023 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Utah average:
• Total inspections (at UT avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (9% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (51% below)
• Total inspections (at UT avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (9% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (9% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (51% below)
Latest Inspection
December 7, 2023
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 14 | This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (13 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 7% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 4.3 | 4.7 | This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Utah assisted living residence (4.3 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 9% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.3 | 4.7 | This facility has 9% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (4.3 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 9% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 3).— At avg |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 33% | 67% | This facility has 34 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (33% vs. UT avg 67%).↓ 34% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 7, 2023, identified multiple deficiencies related to resident assessments, emergency preparedness, medication error documentation, employee records, and facility safety. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear if these issues are recurring or new. Inspectors cited incomplete resident assessments and service plans, missing emergency evacuation plans for hospice patients, unlocked electrical panels, and gaps in emergency and disaster response policies as main themes. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without prior reports for context, no clear trend of improvement or decline can be determined.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 400 / 456 / 477 / 575 / 794 / 900 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Wellington
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9.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to The Wellington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.42 miles to nearest hospital (University of Utah Health Care Occupational Medicine)
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Assisted Living in Utah
The Wellington is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Salt Lake City (1300 East) | 140 | Yes | 42 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 22 | - | 3 | 1 | 13 | 4.3 |
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Draper | 106 | Yes | 60 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 26 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 0.5 |
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Salt Lake City (East Central) | 39 | Yes | 55 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 42 | - | 2 | - | 13 | 6.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Wellington
What neighborhood is The Wellington in?
The Wellington is in the 1300 East neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
Is The Wellington in a walkable area?
The Wellington has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does The Wellington's license expire?
According to UT state health department records, The Wellington's license expires on February 28, 2027.
How many beds does The Wellington have?
The Wellington has 140 beds.
What is the phone number of The Wellington?
(801) 281-3477 will put you in contact with the team at The Wellington.
What county is The Wellington located in?
The Wellington is in Salt Lake County.
Is The Wellington Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Wellington is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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