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Memory care in Salt Lake City offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Salt Lake City is about $4,111 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 748 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Legacy Village of Sugar House
1515 Photos available
9.6
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54 reviews
9.6
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54 reviews
5 star
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9%
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6%
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We visited a dozen facilities from the Provo to North Salt Lake City. All with a range of care from independent living to significant physical or mental care programs... while there were similar facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Capitol Hill Senior Living
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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59 reviews
9.3
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59 reviews
5 star
63%
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I would say that it's a really nice place. What I am most impressed with is the staff. They are, without exception, kind, attentive & responsive. I love that they know everyone's name & how they treat the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Capital Hill Senior Living offers premier retirement living options to seniors in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area. Salt Lake City offers an abundance of natural beauty from the snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains to the shimmering waters of the Great Salt Lake. Our...
Photo of Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
9.0
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26 reviews
9.0
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26 reviews
5 star
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Twin Oaks is a wonderful. It is clean. The food is delicious. I am learning that part of our dissatisfaction is due to our expectations. No place is going to be 100% every day, all day long. I am also on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sarah Daft Home
88 Photos available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the smallness and the friendliness. Yes, we would recommend Sarah Daft Home to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Sarah Daft Home, the only not-for-profit assisted living community in Salt Lake City. Sarah Daft Home is committed to providing high-quality care in a homelike setting. Our 24-hour community is staffed with compassionate, skilled professionals devoted to meeting the individual needs...
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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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I give Rosewood Assisted Care 5 stars because I love the staff and having friends around. My room is mine alone with my cat to cuddle and struggle with. He loves walking around the big room and visiting his...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rosewood Assisted Care is a "Type 2" assisted living facility, a designation in Utah that allows it to provide a higher level of care. It's known for its smaller, homelike setting, which often fosters a more intimate and personalized experience for residents.The facility offers a range of...
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1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.8
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98 reviews
9.8
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98 reviews
5 star
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We didn't ask about end of life care and we probably should have. With not knowing what to expect from the facility during this time I would like other families to know how great they were with all of our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Community & Location Highlights:Offering assisted living, memory care and short-term staysNear Alta View Hospital and Alta View Senior ClinicClose to Sandy Senior Center, the Quarry Shopping Center, South Towne Mall, Jordan Commons movie theater, La Caille, Sandy Amphitheater and Rio Tinto...
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2525 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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77 reviews
9.7
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77 reviews
5 star
70%
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[name removed]!! So knowledgeable and went beyond my expectations for making things work for us. The facility is also very lovely and many good staff members. But it is people like [name removed] that give u...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah with views of the Wasatch Mountains, The Wellington is an award-winning community that provides resort style senior living in a campus setting and has a reputation for being Salt Lake's preferred full service senior living community. The Wellington is...
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1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.7
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73 reviews
9.7
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73 reviews
5 star
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Great employees at this place. They actually show that they care and yes we would recommend Cottonwood Creek to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cottonwood Creek is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and is the most populous city in the state. It offers a wide variety of cultural amenities, recreational opportunities and more, making it a wonderful place to live or visit. ...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.5
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56 reviews
9.5
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56 reviews
5 star
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Would rate 5 if food was consistently high quality but my mom can be picky. Facility is clean and staff is great. [name removed] in front office/sales/management is quick to respond and very easy to work...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Sunrise at Holladay, home should be a place full of possibility, a place to grow and a place you feel truly comfortable. After all, that's what Senior Living should be: life on your terms. Nestled on Salt Lake City's East benches, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the valley and downtown in one...
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2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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37 reviews
5 star
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During the 2 months my mom was there the place seemed woefully understaffed... just like all other businesses then and now. Mom was given a lanyard with a call for assistance button, which no one ever...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Legacy House of Bountiful
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
26 reviews
8.9
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26 reviews
5 star
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Our experience at Legacy House of Bountiful has been wonderful. The management and staff take an interest in each resident and are always available if we have questions or concerns. Our mother feels special...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy? Caring for seniors and their families since 1999, Legacy House of Bountiful is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services. We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...
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Photo of Ivybrook Assisted Living
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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67 reviews
8.8
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67 reviews
5 star
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It is being renovated and it is taking a really.....long time! However, the staff (those my mother and I work with) are wonderfully compassionate and friendly. They are nurturing during bathing time,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ivybrook Assisted Living is located in a well-established residential community with beautiful grounds in a lovely neighborhood just a short distance from Valley Fair Mall, numerous restaurants, and one of the largest and most respected community theatres in the country, Hale Centre Theatre. We...
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Photo of Legacy House of Taylorsville
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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41 reviews
8.8
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41 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very attentive and they work hard at trying to make everyone feel apart of the community. They do many activities at the facility and quite a few picnics and some eating out experiences at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy?Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of Taylorsville is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services.We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...
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Photo of Summit Senior Living
1212 Photos available
8.7
Review score
32 reviews
8.7
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32 reviews
5 star
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My mother-in-law has been living here at summit Senior living for 3 years and we highly recommend this place. She feels like she is at home. The staff are very friendly and attentive to her needs. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Summit Senior LivingFriendly and laid-back senior living awaits you.Explore Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Short-Term Stays designed with you in mind. Choices everywhere you turn.Enjoy carefree living with modern conveniences and amenities at your fingertips. From housekeeping and maintenance...
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Photo of Escalante at Coventry
2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
5 star
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I only used them once, but my sister not knowing the caregiver, she was very comfortable with her and asked her to stay longer. Your company helped me out in a time of desperation and I was so grateful they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Escalante at Coventry is a senior living community specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care services and respite care.Escalante at Coventry Senior Living has it all. You can stroll around our resident garden and outdoor...
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Photo of Oak Ridge Assisted Living of Bountiful
66 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
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What we like the most about Oak Ridge Assisted Living on Bountiful is that the caregivers go above and beyond to customize what's needed for each resident!! Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
* We feature a small friendly homelike atmosphere in a quiet bountiful neighborhood.*With only 14 private rooms we are able to provide more personal one on one care. Our staff enjoy spending quality time with each resident building loving, trusting relationships.*All meals are home cooked in our...
Photo of Barton Creek Senior Living
1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
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Very clean and well layed out. Nice first impression. Not too big of facility. Very bright and well lit. Rooms are nice size. Staff are excellent. Very accommodating and friendly. My mom had an eating issue...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Barton Creek Senior Living opened our doors on September 15th, 1999 and in June of 2021 finished a renovation of our already beautiful building.We are an award-winning community recognized by the Utah Department of Health for Achievement of Excellence. We have proudly accepted the award from Best...
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1313 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.5
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5 reviews
8.5
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5 reviews
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This is such an outstanding facility in every possible way. The staff took remarkable care of my mother in Memory Care. I got to know them so well, they became my extended family. I'm am sincerely going to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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2424 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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30 reviews
8.4
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30 reviews
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The place is always clean, the food is good and the staff know the residents. I do recommend The Auberge, but only for residents needing dementia care as that are the only type of residents.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Auberge at Aspen Park is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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Photo of Welcome Home Assisted Living
55 Photos available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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This has been a good place for [name removed]. Staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is well taken care of. Room and common areas are kept clean. The Staff are kind and are helpful getting [name...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Avenues Courtyard
44 Photos available
5 star
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My aunt lives at The Avenues and loves it there. The staff treat her as a friend and seem to really care about her. There is a warm, happy atmosphere throughout the building. Today while I was...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Avenues Courtyard is a cozy downtown assisted living community. We are locally owned by Dr. Branson Call and his wife Kathy Call. 24 hour care is available from certified nursing assistants, as well as an on staff RN and trained medication technicians. For our residents, this means knowing...
Photo of Tradition Assisted Living
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Friendly attentive staff, clean and inviting rooms. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good home for a loved one who needs assistance.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Beaumont Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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The cleanliness is good. We picked this community because of the price and location. My loved one, had a broken cooling heated system, so they could do better with fixing things. The maintaence needs to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Truewood by Merrill, Bountiful is nestled in quiet and serene Bountiful, Utah. With its charming Main Street, we’re still close to the entire Salt Lake City area. Of course, residents don’t have to leave the grounds to enjoy the majestic beauty of their surroundings. Our property features...
Photo of Highland Cove Retirement
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.8
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21 reviews
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I would highly recommend Highland Cove for assisted living they were fantastic. Staff are very caring and helpful and I enjoyed working with them. The food is really good with lots of choices available.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With its 14 park-like acres and levels of care from assisted living in our "Hotel" to personal care options in retirement living to our completely independent Lane Apartments where you can choose only the amenities you want, Highland Cove has all of your Retirement Living options. Our spacious...
Photo of Legacy Village of Taylorsville
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Dad has been at Legacy Memory Care for over 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with his care! If you have a loved one that needs memory care, you know how difficult things can be. The care he has...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why Choose Legacy? Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of South Jordan is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services. We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage...
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Cost of memory care in Salt Lake City, UT

The average cost of senior living in Salt Lake City is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kaysville, UT with an average of $3,766 per month.

Memory care costs in Salt Lake City, UT, vs. nearby cities

Salt Lake City, UT
$4,111/mo

Memory care costs in Salt Lake City, UT, vs. state and national averages

Salt Lake City, UT
$4,111/mo
$3,909/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Salt Lake City, UT, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,111/mo

Memory care costs in Salt Lake City, UT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,681/mo
Studio
$4,443/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo

Senior living costs in Salt Lake City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Salt Lake City, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalt Lake City, UTUtahU.S.
Memory Care$4,111/mo$3,909/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,111/mo$3,884/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,766/mo$3,639/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Salt Lake City, UT:$4,111/mo
Utah:$3,909/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Salt Lake City, UT:$4,111/mo
Utah:$3,884/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Salt Lake City, UT:$3,766/mo
Utah:$3,639/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Salt Lake City, UT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Salt Lake City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Salt Lake City, UT

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Salt Lake City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salt Lake City, UT$5,879/mo$5,473/mo+7.4%
Utah$5,240/mo$4,822/mo+8.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Salt Lake City, UT
2024 average cost:$5,879/mo
2023 average cost:$5,473/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Utah
2024 average cost:$5,240/mo
2023 average cost:$4,822/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Salt Lake City

Recent reviews for memory care in Salt Lake City

Carrington Court in South Jordan, UT

4.5
They are very attentive to my parents. They treat them like royalty. The staff is kind and very eager to please. It is always clean and smells good. The food is good it's not great. Sunday dinners has always been important to my mother and the staff is working on that issue of getting a good ...
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Legacy House of Bountiful

4.2
My father felt Legacy House was friendly and the residence seem more engaged and active. Staff was very friendly and seemed very caring to all residence. They provide many activities and opportunities to keep my father active, and busy.

Escalante at Coventry in Salt Lake City, UT

4.6
It's very clean. The food is very good. We picked this community because I liked the feel of it, and they were very good, and fair priced. It's been a very good experience. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Responsive and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the professional and friendly nature of the staff in responding to family inquiries and concerns. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community relations director, memory care director, and staff were praised for their availability and attentiveness. Famil ...
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Clean and homelike environment. Cleanliness is a priority in several communities, with residents and families commenting on the overall cleanliness and hominess of the facilities. At Legacy Village of Taylorsville, the Legacy Village is described as having a clean and homelike environment that puts residents and families at ...
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Genuine care and concern for residents. Throughout the reviews, the care and concern for residents is repeatedly mentioned. At The Ridge Foothill Senior Living, a surprise visit revealed a filthy room, but the overall care and concern shown by the staff towards their residents is still appreciated. Residents at Legacy Village of Ta ...
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Weekly activities and socialization. Activities are an important aspect of life in several communities, offering opportunities for socialization and engagement. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents participate in weekly activities and the staff are excellent at interacting with them. At Legacy Village of Taylo ...
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Attentive and accommodating memory care. Reviews highlight the importance of attentive and accommodating memory care for loved ones. At The Ridge Foothill Senior Living, the memory care unit needs improvement but the staff are praised for their kindness and patience. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the care provided f ...
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Family involvement and communication. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, the owners and staff make families feel involved and informed, creating a supportive and caring atmosphere.
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Salt Lake City review score based on 150 family reviews

8.4
Review score27 facilities150 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 27 Salt Lake City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salt Lake City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Salt Lake City review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Salt Lake City, UT27 facilities
8.7
North Salt Lake, UT17 facilities
7.7
South Salt Lake, UT41 facilities

Review subcategories for Salt Lake City memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 150 reviews of 27 Salt Lake City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Salt Lake City resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Salt Lake City, UT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Salt Lake City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salt Lake City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salt Lake City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Salt Lake City memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Salt Lake City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salt Lake City memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Salt Lake City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salt Lake City memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Salt Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
63%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Salt Lake City memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Salt Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salt Lake City memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Salt Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
59.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
74.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
59.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Salt Lake City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Utah memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Salt Lake City protect seniors.
Learn about Utah memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Related senior services in Salt Lake City, Utah

In Salt Lake City, Utah, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Salt Lake City, Utah, is mostly car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands or rely on public transportation. Transit options in Salt Lake City include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Salt Lake City has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is fairly walkable.

Salt Lake City, Utah, offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has a few hospitals, including University of Utah Hospital and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.

Home of the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” Salt Lake City features many opportunities for outdoor living, entertainment options, and more. With many national parks, wineries, and farmers markets, seniors will find plenty to do. In addition to the outdoor activities, there’s an abundance of indoor events, such as the One World Museum and Utah Opera.

Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Village of Sugar House, Capitol Hill Senior Living and Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Salt Lake City, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Salt Lake City, Utah. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Salt Lake City, Utah are Sunrise of Sandy, The Wellington and Cottonwood Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Salt Lake City, Utah typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Salt Lake City, Utah, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Salt Lake City, Utah, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah ranges from $750 to $8178. The average Memory Care cost in Salt Lake City, Utah is $4,111. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Salt Lake City, Utah typically starts at $750. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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