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Legacy Village us a beautiful place to live. The staff are exceptional. There are many planned activities. It is in every walkable neighborhood.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Treeo offers Independent Living in Orem, Utah. Treeo was designed specifically for smart cookies like you who know what you want. A smart apartment. A smart price. Smart design. And smart dining. Not a bunch of expensive services and amenities you won't use. All Treeo residents receive an iPad...
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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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The facility is smaller and is able to give more attention to each resident. The staff know the family members and immediately let us know if dad needs anything. When medical issues come up, they contact...
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 Laurel at Millcreek is an age qualified apartment community. With close access to medical care, shopping, dining and entertainment, The Laurel at Millcreek is the home for you. From studios to two-bedroom apartment homes, we have several options to fit your lifestyle and budget. All apartment...
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This is a wonderful place. Great location and very safe. The food is good for most part. Fun activities. Come meet the residents. We have a theater we use for musical programs, movies and church services....
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.
South Jordan View, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Redwood Road in South Jordan. We look forward to opening brand new during the Winter of 2021! River Valley will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...
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Sunrise of Sandy has been AMAZING! 5 on all counts! They took attentive, skillful, loving and excellent care of my mother-in-law. Her last year of life was so much better because she was there interacting...
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.
Community & Location Highlights:Offering assisted living, memory care and short-term staysNear Alta View Hospital and Alta View Senior ClinicClose to Sandy Senior Center, the Quarry Shopping Center, South Towne Mall, Jordan Commons movie theater, La Caille, Sandy Amphitheater and Rio Tinto...
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I have enjoyed everything about Capital Hill Senior Living community so far and based on my experience so far I would recommend them to other families who may need a place for themselves or for their loved...
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.
Capital Hill Senior Living offers premier retirement living options to seniors in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area. Salt Lake City offers an abundance of natural beauty from the snowcapped peaks of the Wasatch and Oquirrh Mountains to the shimmering waters of the Great Salt Lake. Our...
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Great! Everybody is so helpful and the caregivers come when you need help. There is always someone available to help. The atmosphere is joyful, clean and pleasant. PT and nurse come right to my room. Dt's...
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.
Cottonwood Creek is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and is the most populous city in the state. It offers a wide variety of cultural amenities, recreational opportunities and more, making it a wonderful place to live or visit. ...
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I'm confident we found the best match for [name removed] needs when we chose Sunrise at Holladay over the others we visited. Yes, it was proximity that put it on the top of the list, but as time progressed...
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.
At Sunrise at Holladay, home should be a place full of possibility, a place to grow and a place you feel truly comfortable. After all, that's what Senior Living should be: life on your terms. Nestled on Salt Lake City's East benches, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the valley and downtown in one...
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On number 8 regarding value. I just got notice that rent is going up $[removed] per month. Getting a bit pricey and closer to long term unaffordability.
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.
Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah with views of the Wasatch Mountains, The Wellington is an award-winning community that provides resort style senior living in a campus setting and has a reputation for being Salt Lake's preferred full service senior living community. The Wellington is...
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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...
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.
Cedarwood at Sandy is an independent and assisted living community located in Sandy, UT in Salt Lake County. Sandy is a suburb of Salt Lake City, sitting just to the south of the city center. To the east of Sandy is the Wasatch Mountain Range, with the Twin Peaks at an elevation of 11,490 feet....
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The food has actually improved since a year ago. I think it's just hard. I mean institutional food whether a dorm, school lunch room or living facility just isn't as flavorful as homemade or restaurant. My ...
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.
From the moment you enter our community, you’ll feel the difference. Here at Spring Gardens Senior Living Draper, you can rest easy in our beautiful, well-designed, home-like spaces. With craftsmanship and care built into every room, you’ll want to linger in the stunning great room or relax in...
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My mom has now been at Spring Garden in Midvale for 3 weeks now, tough adjustment for her at first. She is a very independent 95 year old. She now loves it there. She's met so many friends, enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Spring Gardens Assisted Living Midvale is a small, quaint, and recently renovated senior living community in Midvale, Utah. With cozy lounges, reading nooks, and your friends just across the hall, this small piece of heaven has a personal and at-home feel.You’ll feel the difference the moment you...
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I would give them a 5 in all categories! The Charleston was a great place for Mom, though she wasn't there for very long. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. The Charleston was...
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.
The Charleston is Cedar Hills's most distinctive resort-style retirement community, overlooking the beautiful picturesque mountain ranges of Cedar Hills. Imagine a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation. A home where you are surrounded by an extended family of friends and caring staff....
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During the 2 months my mom was there the place seemed woefully understaffed... just like all other businesses then and now. Mom was given a lanyard with a call for assistance button, which no one ever...
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.
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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.
Discover the charms of the Wasatch Mountains at Solstice Senior Living at Sandy, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Nestled in cozy and cultured-filled Sandy, our community is 20 minutes from Salt Lake City and 45 minutes from Park City....
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There is frequent turn over of staff. That being said, the staff is very kind and caring. Staff turnover continues to be a problem, but the staff who are here are excellent!!!!
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.
Olympus Ranch provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds at the foot of Mount Olympus, you'll love our elegant facilities, breathtaking views and the convenience of nearby Salt Lake City. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...
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I moved here just over a years ago. Since then, it (this community) has changed hands. There are a lot of dogs- sometimes barking on rare occasions leaving urine feces in the hall. Ice cream machine rarely...
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 Crescent Senior Living, winner of the 2021 National Health Care Association’s Silver Award for Quality Care, and the 2022 Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award where quality care meets living independently. Our beautifully designed, luxurious senior living community is not your...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Highland Glen and everything has been great for him at this facility, so far! The inside of the facility is BEAUTIFUL! The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The...
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.
Highland Glen offers MBK's highly regarded full service assisted living program and signature Connections for Living memory care neighborhood in an elegant, intimate community setting. Highland Glen, formerly Ashford Assisted Living and Memory Care, is located across the street from Lone Peak...
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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.
Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights is a lovely residential community nestled beside Little Cottonwood Creek, within walking distance of the Fort Union Shopping district.Our gorgeous natural surroundings are a big draw to our community. Residents get all the benefits of living in a quiet,...
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There were some positive aspects: 1) They let us check in on a Friday night since our flight arrived after their normal intake hours. 2) They had a good church option right in the building 3) The...
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.
Located at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Escalante at Coventry is a senior living community specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care services and respite care.Escalante at Coventry Senior Living has it all. You can stroll around our resident garden and outdoor...
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I would highly recommend Highland Cove for assisted living they were fantastic. Staff are very caring and helpful and I enjoyed working with them. The food is really good with lots of choices available.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
With its 14 park-like acres and levels of care from assisted living in our "Hotel" to personal care options in retirement living to our completely independent Lane Apartments where you can choose only the amenities you want, Highland Cove has all of your Retirement Living options. Our spacious...
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Good, competent care. Attendants are friendly and courteous. Environment is pleasant..Sometimes, response is slow when [name removed] rings for help going o the bathroom .Food is quite good. Medications are...
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.
Located in historic Draper, Utah, The Wentworth at Draper is Draper's Premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. We are an SMC Community (Senior Management Concepts, with a 30-year history of service for Senior Care Communities in Utah). We are dedicated to serving Seniors and...
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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...
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Alta, UT

The average cost of senior living in Alta is $3,583 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, UT with an average of $3,461 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta, UT vs. nearby cities

Alta, UT
$3,583/mo
$3,461/mo
$3,699/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta, UT vs. the state and national average

Alta, UT
$3,583/mo
$3,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alta vs. other types of senior living

$3,821/mo
Independent Living
$3,583/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alta, UT by room type

Semi-Private
$4,250/mo
Studio
$3,950/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,827/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Alta over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Alta

Recent reviews for independent living in Alta

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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Friendly and Caring Staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at South Jordan View Retirement Community, the activities director goes above and beyond to plan enjoyable events for residents, while at Cedarwood at Sandy, residents and families expre ...
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Wide Range of Activities. Communities offer an array of diverse activities that cater to residents' interests, as noted in reviews for Treeo, where residents enjoy activities like fitness classes, arts and crafts, and musical entertainment. At Cedarwood at Sandy, residents appreciate the inclusion of social events an ...
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Delicious and Nutritious Meals. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at Sunrise at Holladay, residents enjoy having a full kitchen in their apartment but also appreciate the delicious meals provided. At Solstice Senior Living at ...
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Clean and Spacious Living Spaces. Residents often praise the cleanliness and spaciousness of their living quarters in various communities. Reviews for Olympus Ranch mention the beautiful and spacious apartments, while residents of Cedarwood at Sandy comment on the overall neatness of the facility and the upkeep of the common ...
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Engaging Social Environment. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of social connections for residents. At Legacy Village of Sugar House, residents speak highly of the many friends they've made and the lively community atmosphere. At South Jordan View Retirement Community, residents enjoy participating in activi ...
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Professional and Responsive Management. Effective communication and management are key factors in residents' satisfaction with their communities. At Highland Cove Retirement, the director is praised for being honest and responsive to residents' needs, while at South Jordan View Retirement Community, the administration is commended ...
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Alta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta, 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 Alta 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 Alta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta 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 Alta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta 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 Alta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
73.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
76.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
63.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Village of Sugar House, Treeo and Legacy Retirement Residence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alta, Utah. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Alta, Utah. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Alta, Utah are Legacy Village of Sugar House, South Jordan View Retirement Community and Sunrise of Sandy. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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