Assisted Living in Salt Lake City, UT

At Pacifica Senior Living Millcreek, residents are empowered to remain independent and assured that assistance is readily available. We included this pet-friendly independent and assisted living facility in our top 10 list for its true homelike environment and convenient location near St. Mark’s Hospital. Its cozy family room has a fireplace, beverage station and plenty of comfortable seating, and there’s also a private dining room for intimate family gatherings. Other inviting amenities include an activity center, library, salon and resident-tended gardens. Exciting activities include music entertainment, cooking demos, family parties and group outings.

Located in Cottonwood Heights, The Wentworth at Coventry offers a picturesque suburban setting against the Wasatch Mountains. This retirement community is in our top 10 list for its supportive independent living care option in addition to assisted living and memory care, catering to different senior lifestyles and needs. Its two two-level buildings share a central courtyard with pergola-covered sitting areas and raised gardening beds, and each building has front and rear second-floor patios for breathtaking mountain views. Other modern, elegant common spaces include fine dining rooms and fireside lounges with library shelves.

The convenient location and upscale environment of Sunrise at Holladay make it one of our top picks for retirement living. This independent and assisted living community is close to Cottonwood Square Shopping Center, Mt. Olympus Senior Center and two Big Cottonwood Regional Park areas. While its two connected three-level buildings have their own main and private dining rooms, bistros and front porches, they share a landscaped rear garden and upper-floor patio areas that provide stunning mountain views. Other shared features include a gym, activity room, movie theater and salon.

Ideally situated in the northern portion of the Central City neighborhood, Capitol Hill Senior Living is our top recommendation for seniors who want to stay close to Salt Lake Regional Medical Center and the Downtown area. This Stellar Living community accommodates independent, assisted living and memory care residents in spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments. It has a fitness and therapy room, multiuse activity room, library and indoor gardening station. The secured outdoor garden has a barbecue grill and pergola-covered sitting area, and the on-site salon is open daily for hair and nail treatments.

Accommodating only 29 residents, Rosewood Assisted Care is our top pick for seniors who prefer a small community with a family-like atmosphere. This two-level homelike facility is in a peaceful residential neighborhood next to Lincoln Elementary School. Its cozy fireside living area has a flat-screen TV, piano and mini library, while the adjacent dining area offers a casual restaurant-style ambiance. There’s also a private dining room for special gatherings with visiting loved ones. The facility’s Super Caregivers are state-certified, carefully screened and continually trained to provide compassionate care and quality services that give residents a WOW experience.

The Wentworth at East Millcreek is a 49-bed assisted living community in a pleasant residential neighborhood near the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, and it’s conveniently situated across from a fire station. We included this two-level facility in our top choices for its peaceful suburban setting and homelike environment. Its fireside lobby has a fish tank, flat-screen TV and snack and beverage station, while the second floor has a cozy fireside library. The landscaped backyard has a pavilion and barbecue area, and there’s a private dining room for special family gatherings. Residents can participate in group exercises, arts and crafts, poetry reading, devotionals and afternoon socials.

We recommend Golden Living Taylorsville to seniors who prefer an accessible single-floor assisted living facility. This Blue Harbor Senior Living community is a block from Taylorsville Town Center and close to a major Interstate 215 junction, providing a convenient route to Salt Lake City. Its large parklike backyard features a private duck pond, and most apartments have private patios with access to the facility’s surrounding gardens. Residents have easy access to the fitness center, activity room, library and full-service salon. The facility is pet-friendly and has on-site RN and LPN staffing.

Winning Utah’s Best of State awards in the senior living category multiple times, The Wellington exemplifies excellence in providing quality care. This MBK Senior Living facility in Millcreek is among our top recommendations for its luxurious amenities and person-centered Home 2 Stay rehospitalization prevention program. It has two landscaped courtyards and a patio area with a barbecue station. Sunday brunches are enjoyed monthly at the restaurant-style dining room, and there’s a casual bistro for all-day snacks. Other well-appointed common areas include a fitness center, art studio, recreation room and salon.

Thoughtfully designed as an eco-conscious facility with contemporary five-star amenities, The Ridge Foothill made it among our top picks for carefree retirement living. This pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community has an attractive elevated location in the southwest portion of the Sugar House neighborhood, offering great views of Mount Olympus. Its main courtyard has an outdoor kitchen, fire pit lounge and raised gardening beds. The state-of-the-art fitness center has a massage room, while the main dining area has a demo kitchen with a pizza oven. Other upscale common areas include a multipurpose function room, movie theater, salon and spa, art studio and game room.

The Sarah Daft Home is in the University neighborhood, keeping seniors close to George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center and the University of Utah Hospital. Its historic Colonial Revival building is surrounded by landscaped gardens and provides a true homelike setting for up to 39 residents. We added this nonprofit Type I assisted living facility for its affordable quality care and warm, tight-knit community. Its private and shared apartments have personal telephones and service alarm systems. In addition to on-site activities, residents can join scheduled trips to senior centers, shops, restaurants and local events.