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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Salt Lake City, UT

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Assisted living costs in Salt Lake City average about $4,111 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 35 communities in Salt Lake City. Our detailed directory has 748 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My husband has been in and out in various nursing homes in Salt Lake Valley. Holladay Healthcare Center so far is the best!! He has been to Garden Terrace, Willow Wood Care Center, Deseret Care Center, and...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living 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.

Assisted living costs in Salt Lake City, UT, vs. nearby cities

Salt Lake City, UT
$4,111/mo

Assisted living costs in Salt Lake City, UT, vs. state and national averages

Salt Lake City, UT
$4,111/mo
$3,884/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,111/mo
$4,111/mo

Assisted living 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.
Assisted Living$4,111/mo$3,884/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,111/mo$3,909/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,766/mo$3,639/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Salt Lake City, UT:$4,111/mo
Utah:$3,884/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Salt Lake City, UT:$4,111/mo
Utah:$3,909/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Salt Lake City, UT:$3,766/mo
Utah:$3,639/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Salt Lake City, UT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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.

Salt Lake City, UTUT stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Salt Lake City, UT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Salt Lake City, UT$4,284/mo$3,894/mo+10.0%
Utah$4,284/mo$3,986/mo+7.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Salt Lake City, UT
2024 average cost:$4,284/mo
2023 average cost:$3,894/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Utah
2024 average cost:$4,284/mo
2023 average cost:$3,986/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Salt Lake City, UT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Salt Lake City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Salt Lake City

Recent reviews for assisted living 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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BeeHive Homes of Syracuse

5.0
I think they do an outstanding job here at BeeHive Homes. We hose it because it was a smaller facility, the location was good for us, and the staff members are just incredible. They love my mom and take great care of her and are always attentive. I would encourage others to definitely check this ...
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Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care in South Salt Lake, UT

5.0
Twin Oaks active management under Executive Director [name removed] and owners [name removed] work hard to give the best possible care for their assisted living residents. The owners are onsite every day to ensure that needs are quickly met so that each resident is as comfortable as possible. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many families praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Capital Hill Senior Living and Capitol Hill Senior Living, where they go above and beyond to ensure residents are well cared for and happy. Staff members are described as being friendly, approachab ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Several communities offer a wide range of activities that cater to different interests and abilities, keeping residents engaged and socially active. For example, at Legacy House of Taylorsville and Legacy Village of Sugar House, residents enjoy activities like Bingo, arts and crafts, and exerc ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviews express appreciation for the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, where residents feel at home and part of a friendly and inclusive community. At Sunrise at Holladay and Legacy House of Park Lane, residents and their families report feeling welcomed and supported, ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Several reviews highlight the quality of the meals provided at various communities, with residents enjoying a range of delicious and nutritious options to suit their dietary needs and preferences. At Legacy House of Bountiful and Legacy House of Bountiful, residents look forward to every meal ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with private and common areas kept in excellent condition. At Legacy House of Taylorsville and Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents and their families appreciate the attention to detail and dedication to main ...
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Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Many residents comment on the comfort and spaciousness of their living quarters at various communities, finding the perfect balance between privacy and community living. At Twin Oaks and The Wellington, residents enjoy the feeling of being at home in their own personal space.
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Salt Lake City review score based on 150 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 28 Salt Lake City assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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, UT28 facilities
8.7
North Salt Lake, UT18 facilities
7.7
South Salt Lake, UT42 facilities

Review subcategories for Salt Lake City assisted living

When assisted living 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 28 Salt Lake City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salt Lake City resident and family assisted living 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
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Salt Lake City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salt Lake City assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
82.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salt Lake City assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salt Lake City, UTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salt Lake City assisted living

Assisted living 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
60.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Salt Lake City assisted living

Our assisted living 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
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
64.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salt Lake City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living 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
75%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salt Lake City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Salt Lake City protect seniors.
Learn about Utah assisted living 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.

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