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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cottonwood Heights, UT
The cost of independent living in Cottonwood Heights is about $3,636 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 1514 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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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
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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.
Settle in at Rosewood, a South Salt Lake assisted living community offering full-time care in a homelike setting. Come, feel how comfortable our living and dining spaces are. This community was designed with home comfort and care in mind; with a smaller feel and specialized attention, caring for...
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My parents lived here for a year and made wonderful connections. The staff is so loving and all of the other residents were so outgoing and kind.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
An active, independent lifestyle. Our Retirement Living Communities are designed for seniors who want to trade the responsibility of maintaining a home for a lifestyle of social, educational and leisure activities. We offer the best of both worlds: Private living along with services that make...
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Our experience has been excellent so far. We are extremely grateful to have my brother living there. The staff is friendly and caring. Some meals are better than others but it is so nice to have that option....
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
St Joseph Senior Living is an independent living community that is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Those who choose to make this community their own will enjoy all that the city of Salt Lake City has to offer. Located in Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City provides residents and guests with much to...
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This is a 55 + building, everything was super when we lived here! Other than having to break down cardboard boxes and carry them to the dumpsters (we were 2 handicapped people in electric wheelchairs). I...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Ivy at Draper offers unparalleled amenities with a one-of-a-kind community to create a living experience that redefines 55+ apartment living. Our one and two-bedroom apartments in Draper, UT, offer you the perfect amount of space, while our expansive list of features provides a setting for...
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33 reviews
I thought the staff was kind and caring. I do think like most faculties they were short staff. My mom did have quite a few falls while being there. She did end up in the hospital from one of the falls and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Because The Wentworth at Willow Creek is a cut above the rest, our reputation, as well as our sustained census, speaks for itself. As our wonderful and appreciative word of mouth continues to spread, our census consistently maintains itself at or around 100 percent. Amply...
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My mom's respite stay went great at Alta Ridge! The staff were attentive and took great care of her! The meals were also great and very healthy. I have no complaints about her respite stay!
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.
Alta Ridge Assisted Living is a unique combination of housing with personalized care designed to respond to individual needs and to help with the activities of daily living. Alta Ridge offers a supportive, residential setting which will help to improve the residents quality of life and also help...
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We chose Chateau Brickyard because they had the best value for the money. We took our chances with them and we have been very pleased with our experience. The staff are always extremely helpful and in the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Listening. Serving. Caring. These things matter to you, and to us. At Chateau Brickyard you'll discover a beautiful community with breathtaking mountain views and a dedicated, compassionate staff who are committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. Quality independent...
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She enjoyed her time at beacon crest, she had many lovely friends and caregivers. For the most part we were happy with her care, but there were a few issues. The cleaners were so meticulous and kind. All...
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.
With the beautiful Wasatch front as its backdrop, Beacon Crest Senior Living is surrounded by Draper’s natural beauty yet filled with the comforts of a modern resort. Our senior community offers a touch of rural charm with the splendor of city conveniences close at hand. Our Draper assisted...
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Mom was living in another facility for almost two years but she was declining with her Dementia and we were told she needed to go somewhere else, i was so worried about her changing makes her scared but i...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Riverway Assisted Living is managed by SAL management Group which is a local Utah company that has been managing several assisted living communities for 10 years. Our goal is to provide a home that looks and feels just like the one that our residents have lived in all of their lives.n Our goal is...
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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
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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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Our loved one has since passed but we were grateful for their great staff and the care they provided. I would rate all of these areas 5, except occasionally the meals were not what we expected. After...
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.
The Best Value in Salt Lake City Senior LivingSummit Senior Living, located in Salt Lake City, Utah is a retirement community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care on an intimate senior campus. Centrally located, our residents enjoy an affordable, all-inclusive lifestyle near shopping, dining,...
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I would rate all of these above categories much higher than a 5 if I could. What sticks out most to me about Sarah Daft Home is the fact that it really feels like home. I would highly, highly recommend this...
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.
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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Beehive Homes of Riverton was truly a godsend for our family. My mother's health was deteriorating but the care here was link angels. Every single staff person was both loving and caring to treat my mom with...
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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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.
Millcreek Meadows is the ideal place to call home. With 30 private apartments, our assisted living facility is filled with good neighbors but is also intimate enough to feel like family. Our boutique-style, luxury accommodations allow residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and security....
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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 family was pleased with all aspects of our mother's care while at Carrington Court Assisted Living and the Memory Care facilities. While she was there only for six weeks, we felt the staff was attentive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Serving the Salt Lake City area, Carrington Court is a warm, beautiful facility located in South Jordan, Utah. Our home is perfectly suited to not only provide excellent care for our residents but also make them feel right at home. Staffed with a professional, caring team of highly-trained...
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Beehive homes of West Jordan is fantastic. My mom was there for respite care. The staff was amazing. You could tell they really care about their residents even my mom who was only there for a few days. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome to BeeHive Homes of West Jordan, Utah, assisted living. Our Sunflower and Buttercup homes are dedicated to the care of 11 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-1 environment. Our Honeysuckle home is dedicated to the care of 16 elderly residents qualified for a AL Type-2 environment;...
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For apartment living this is wonderful. It's in a 55 year old retirement community and it's wonderful. You can do what ever you want when you want. I cook and clean my apartment myself. The interior of the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
SilverCrest Senior Community is a Brand New Independent Senior Living Community conveniently located near the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. For those seeking elegance and beauty in all standards, SilverCrest hosts an extensive selection of the finest amenities and conveniences fit for a...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Cottonwood Heights, UT
The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood Heights is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, UT with an average of $3,491 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood Heights, UT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood Heights, UT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Cottonwood Heights
Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood Heights
Sunrise of Sandy
5.0
The staff at Sunrise of Sandy were very caring and treated everyone with dignity. They respected my mom’s wishes and preferences. The home environment was wonderful, and my mom loved their docile, friendly cat. They planned fun events for the residents to enjoy.
Legacy Village of Provo
4.9
We felt instantly at home when we first toured Legacy. The weight of the decision can't be understated! We really value dads home: and all the care that goes into making it a good living experience.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Cedarwood at Sandy and South Jordan View Retirement Community. Residents and their families express appreciation for the personal relationships that have developed between caregivers and residents.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities offerings are highlighted in several reviews, with residents enjoying a range of social events, games, and classes at communities like Olympus Ranch and Legacy. Residents and their families mention the importance of staying active and engaged in their communities.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a common theme in reviews, with residents expressing satisfaction with the meals and dining experiences at Solstice Senior Living at Sandy and South Jordan View Retirement Community. Many reviews mention the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews often commend the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Olympus Ranch and Highland Cove. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in maintaining both private rooms and communal areas.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of communities, with accommodations made for residents' needs at South Jordan View Retirement Community and Legacy. Residents and their families express gratitude for the consideration given to their unique situations.
Sense of community and connection. Reviews frequently mention the strong sense of community and connection at various communities, including Cedarwood at Sandy, South Jordan View Retirement Community, and Legacy. Residents and their families appreciate the opportunities to form friendships and build lasting relationships.
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Cottonwood Heights independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood Heights, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottonwood Heights independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cottonwood Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
59.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.5%
No sugar
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30.2%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood Heights independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cottonwood Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
63.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood Heights independent 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 independent living communities in Cottonwood Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
72.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
68.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
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31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Village of Sugar House, Treeo and Sunrise of Sandy are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottonwood Heights, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 55 independent living facilities near Cottonwood Heights, Utah. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cottonwood Heights, Utah are Legacy Village of Sugar House, Sunrise of Sandy and South Jordan View Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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