2026 Top Utah Senior Living Communities

Are you thinking about moving into a senior living community? Or, are you trying to find the best new home for your family member or friend? You are probably thinking about transportation options, amenities, comfort, and assisted care. We can help you find the right option to meet your needs.

Our goal is to find the top living homes for aging adults in Utah. Utah is known for the popular Sundance Film Festival, amazing ski resorts, a clean environment, and we targeted the top communities in the area for the list below. If you don’t see your city included on our Beehive State list, contact us and let us know, or take a closer look at our senior living directory.

How To Pay for Senior Living in Utah
You are probably focused on finding the right living environment for yourself or your family member, but how will you pay for it? You do not necessarily have to pay for it all out of pocket. Consider exploring opportunities through your life insurance policy, your long-term care insurance, or even possibly veteran’s benefits if you or your loved one served in the military. This makes it easier to afford the cost of this senior living in Utah.

How We Ranked the Best Senior Living in Utah

So, how did we come up with our ranking of the best mature adult living facilities in Utah? Some of the process and factors we considered include:

  • We took a close look at reviews on multiple websites including Facebook, Google, and numerous other pages specific to senior living in Utah.
  • After this, we visited the Utah Department of Health to make sure the community did not have any complaints lodged against it. Above all, we want everyone to be safe.
  • Finally, we also thought about the price of the assisted living home to make sure it was as affordable as possible.

The average monthly cost of an assisted living center in Utah is $3,400. This includes amenities, basic services, meals, and housing. If you need more assistance, such as memory care or nursing homes, the price can be much higher, but this is an average number. Keep in mind that the more amenities and services the community offers, the higher the price will be. If you find a home for aging adults with a relatively low price tag, make sure you are still getting access to everything you need.

Top Rated State Senior Living Facilities

4.86 stars

4.86/5 Average Rating of Facilities
617 Total Reviews


St Joseph’s Villa

451 Bishop Federal Ln
South Salt Lake, UT 84115

Living Types Available: Assisted Living

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
99 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about St Joseph’s Villa:

I was a patient there twice and LOVE the staff and the excellent care I and my son, Dale Meitler, received. I am a former nurse and know what to look for. Everyone was most knowledgeable and caring. I will return there again.

-Rita Boyd

The Peaks at South Jordan

2664 W 11400 S
South Jordan, UT 84095

Living Types Available: Memory Care, Respite Care

4.5 stars

4.6/5 Average Rating
44 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Peaks at South Jordan:

Pheasant Run ,now The Peaks was a wonderful place for my mother. The care given was exceptional and she was loved by her caregivers. As a family we felt we could approach the staff and they would help to keep mom comfortable and us informed. I would highly recommend The Peaks as an Alzheimer’s care center.

-Lisa Robinson

Sunrise at Holladay

4650 Highland Dr
Millcreek, UT 84117

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
49 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Sunrise at Holladay:

Per my dad, a resident: As I begin each morning of my 97th year, I count my many blessings, certainly among them is living so comfortably here at Sunrise! Surrounded by cherished neighbors, served by caring, capable employees, meals 3 times daily, 7days a week, a major variety of food, all excellent. Daily cared for by employees, who see to my (and all) needs: washing clothes, medications, etc. Yes, one of my greates blessings is living here at Sunrise.

-Kari Burton

Pheasant View Assisted Living

1242 E Pheasant View Dr
Layton, UT 84041

Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
40 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Pheasant View Assisted Living:

Amazing, kind, compassionate staff, nice temp control private rooms, dining area, smoking area. I’m from out of state and the administrator found a way to help us with accommodation. Words can’t express the way I feel towards how they’ve treated my family through this. Very affordable for these types of facilities. I would highly recommend pheasant view assisted living if you are in need of these types of services.

-Jordon

The Peaks at Clinton

1404 N 2000 W
Clinton, UT 84015

Living Types Available: Memory Care, Respite Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
99 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about The Peaks at Clinton:

The peaks assisted living is the only place I would feel comfortable keeping my loved ones. Last year, my family had to make the very difficult decision to bring my great uncle to reside at the peaks. While this was a very stressful choice to make, Camille and many of the other wonderful staff there were attentive to all of his needs up to his passing.

-Wyatt Hamilton

Chancellor Gardens

1425 S 1500 E
Clearfield, UT 84015

Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
84 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Chancellor Gardens:

My in-laws stayed at Chancellor Gardens (mother in law in memory care and father in law in assisted living) and they had a wonderful experience. The staff was extremely respectful and supportive. They seemed to truly love and care for our parents. Some of them even showed up to their funerals- that is going above and beyond. The facility was clean and didn’t have that “nursing home smell.” Visitors are welcome and encouraged (which is a good sign). We can’t say enough positive about Chancellor Gardens.

-jennie roos

Rosewood Assisted Care

464 E 3700 S
South Salt Lake, UT 84115

Living Types Available: Assisted Living

4.5 stars

4.8/5 Average Rating
43 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Rosewood Assisted Care:

recommend to anyone look for home like place for love one! great facility

-Sophie Michaelsen

Legacy House of Taylorsville

6302 Gold Medal Dr
West Jordan, UT 84129

Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.9/5 Average Rating
64 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Legacy House of Taylorsville:

Fantastic team and care. The people at this facility seem to really love what they do and it shows! The building is really clean and nice too!

-David Webster

Coventry Senior Living

6898 S 2300 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84121

Living Types Available: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

4.5 stars

4.7/5 Average Rating
51 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Coventry Senior Living:

I just want say that Escalante at Coventry is a great place with wonderful people. My sister was in the Memory care. She could be a handful yet the staff always treated her calmly and with dignity. They had her doing activities, painting, projects interacting with her. I feel that this gave her a sense of living not just existing. The staff are Very Special. I know how hard it could be at times but they never let it interfere with caring for my sister. They always kept updated and answered my questions. In her last days they were so good to her and me. Thank You

-Marilyn Anderson

Lake Ridge Senior Living

960 S Geneva Rd
Orem, UT 84058

Living Types Available: Assisted Living, Memory Care

5 stars

5.0/5 Average Rating
44 Total Reviews

What residents and loved ones have to say about Lake Ridge Senior Living:

My mother was in your facility for about a year before passing. She was very happy there and made friends with other residents and staff members. We would like to thank your staff on their excellent care. All of the staff was kind and attentive to all of my mothers needs, both physically and emotionally. We were kept informed of any changes or needs that my mother had and any questions or concerns that we asked about were addressed promptly. Thank you again for your excellent care.

-Chris Ennis

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The Lodge in North Ogden

Maple Ridge Rehab and Nursing

Stoney Brooke Assisted Living

Oak Ridge Assisted Living of Bountiful UT

Desert Oaks Assisted Living

Valencia at Cottonwood Heights

Bel Aire Senior Living

South Jordan View Retirement Community

Capitol Hill Senior Living

Highland Glen