Located just west of the Rocky Mountains, Utah is ripe with natural beauty and charming towns and cities. Known as “The Beehive State” for the industrious nature of the people who have called it home, Utah’s state’s motto is simply the word “Industry.” The state was settled by Mormons in the 19th century and roughly 60% of the state’s current population are Mormon. Aside from being home to the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere, Utah is very mountainous, and is known for having some of the world’s best skiing slopes. Salt Lake City, the state’s largest city, is a major metropolitan area with plenty of world-class amenities to offer. Between the region’s beautiful natural landscape and the welcoming appeal of cities like Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah is a wonderful place to retire.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 40 retirement communities in Utah that offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Utah is about $2,350.
Legacy Village is fun! Lot of activities. Lots of interesting people to chat with. Or, you can take a quiet nap! OR a walk through Sugar House. Or sit in the on the patio! No need to be alone. Enjoy life!
I especially enjoy the 30 minute fitness class each weekday morning, the delicious and varied menus, and the wide variety of activities. I also like the friendly ambiance.
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.
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...
My loved one is currently a resident at Cedarwood at Sandy. All of the staff truly care about the residents. The residents are treated with kindness and respect. I would definitely recommend Cedarwood at...
My loved one is a current resident at Solstice Senior Living at Sandy and the whole experience at this facility has been great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and...
Legacy Village is fun! Lot of activities. Lots of interesting people to chat with. Or, you can take a quiet nap! OR a walk through Sugar House. Or sit in the on the patio! No need to be alone. Enjoy life!
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.
My experience has been absolutely positive. I have been uplifted and brought to greater heights and the opportunity to develop my in born talent have been unlimited.
Legacy Village is fun! Lot of activities. Lots of interesting people to chat with. Or, you can take a quiet nap! OR a walk through Sugar House. Or sit in the on the patio! No need to be alone. Enjoy life!
The value for money was very reasonable, especially compared to others we looked at. More CNAs would be good but that's the case everywhere now. We were involved as a close family to let them know what we...
Capitol Hill was meant to be my home and the staff had me so excited to be a part of the friendly community. The staff mix their professional and personalities to ensure this is a place where at certain one...
Taylorsville Legacy was wonderful!! They took very good care of my loved one while he was there. He passed away in February. Staff is wonderful in the memory unit. They are very friendly, kind and...
The people are friendly. I think the staff takes good care of the residents. My brother is very forward and has made some of his own problems. It is a very good place to live.
Legacy Village is fun! Lot of activities. Lots of interesting people to chat with. Or, you can take a quiet nap! OR a walk through Sugar House. Or sit in the on the patio! No need to be alone. Enjoy life!
Independent living communities don’t need to be licensed in Utah, as long as they’re stand-alone communities. However, many independent living communities operate in larger, combined facilities. These combined assisted living facilities must be licensed by Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Background Checks, and the type of license depends on the level of care provided.[01]
Type I assisted living facilities are for seniors who either need limited assistance or no assistance at all. There are also Type II facilities that are for seniors who need significant assistance with activities or nursing services.[01] Your independent living community may be combined with either type.
Some of the regulations below may apply to your independent living options, but you can review our Utah assisted living laws and regulations page for an in-depth overview.
Typically, you need to be at least 65 years old and not require senior care services to move into a Utah independent living community.[01] And, since you’ll rent an independent living apartment similar to how you’d rent a traditional apartment, the community must uphold certain standards to respect your rights as a renter.
Whether you move into a combined or stand-alone community, the property owner is responsible for respecting each of your rights below:[02]
If you move into a combined community, you should also be given a written and signed resident agreement that includes the following information:[01]
Combined assisted living communities should also give every resident 30 days’ notice before any costs increase.[01]
It may be helpful to understand your additional rights as a renter if you are a senior with a disability. These include the right to reasonable accommodations and modifications in your independent living rental under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Reasonable accommodations are changes that the community makes to its rules and policies. Examples include changing rental due dates, assigning an accessible parking space, and allowing you to live with a service animal.[03]
Reasonable modifications are physical changes to the building that make it easier for you to use your rental. Examples include installing bathroom grab bars, widening doorways to fit a wheelchair, and adding entryway ramps.[03]
If the independent living community you’re interested in is part of a combined assisted living facility, the buildings may look slightly different depending on the license type. For example, Type I facilities will have at least one shower or bathtub for every 10 seniors and at least one toilet and sink for every six seniors. Type II facilities will have one shower or bathtub for every 10 seniors and one toilet and sink for every four seniors.[01]
Both Type I and Type II facilities must be able to provide three meals a day in addition to snacks. They should also give each senior their own unit or apartment that includes a bathroom, living space, and sleeping space. However, up to two seniors can share a room if they both ask for it in writing.[01]
Utah Department of Health and Human Services
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 833-353-3447
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Utah combined assisted living facilities renew their licenses every two years. The Department of Health and Human Services will survey, or inspect, each facility whenever possible or after a complaint has been filed.[01]
When corrections are needed during a survey, the Office of Licensing shares a Notice of Agency Actions report. To view these reports, visit the Notice of Agency Actions page, scroll down to “Health Facilities,” and click on “Notice of Agency Actions.” To view the report and any actions that were taken, click on a community’s name.
Utah Compendium of Residential Care and Assisted Living Regulations and Policy. 2015 ed. Assisted Living Facility.
Owner’s duties, 57 § 4. (2021, May 5).
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reasonable accommodations and modifications.
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