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10 Best Independent Living Communities in American Fork, UT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in American Fork, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sugar House, Liberty-Wells and Wasatch Hollow.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Park City, Holladay and Sandy.

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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.
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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.
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The experience with Summerfield Retirement Living has been very good. My only complaint is that they have been slow with specific requests, such as to get television cable box set up, and a grab handle bar...
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.
Summerfield Retirement LivingSummerfield Retirement Living is an assisted living community located in Orem, UT. Orem is located in Utah County and is home to just over 88,000 people. Orem is a beautiful city with lots of shops, restaurants, sporting events and scenic views giving residents a lot...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in American Fork, UT

The average cost of senior living in American Fork is $3,500 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springville, UT with an average of $3,276 per month.

Independent living costs in American Fork, UT, vs. nearby cities

American Fork, UT
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in American Fork, UT, vs. state and national averages

American Fork, UT
$3,500/mo
$3,492/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in American Fork, UT, vs. other senior living options

$3,803/mo
Independent Living
$3,500/mo

Independent living costs in American Fork, UT, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,933/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,798/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,350/mo

Senior living costs in American Fork vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: American Fork, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmerican Fork, UTUtahU.S.
Independent Living$3,500/mo$3,492/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,744/mo$3,743/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,803/mo$3,771/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
American Fork, UT:$3,500/mo
Utah:$3,492/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
American Fork, UT:$3,744/mo
Utah:$3,743/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
American Fork, UT:$3,803/mo
Utah:$3,771/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in American Fork, UT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in American Fork and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in American Fork, UT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in American Fork have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
American Fork, UT$2,900/mo$2,484/mo+16.8%
Utah$3,037/mo$2,850/mo+6.5%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
American Fork, UT
2024 average cost:$2,900/mo
2023 average cost:$2,484/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
Utah
2024 average cost:$3,037/mo
2023 average cost:$2,850/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in American Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in American Fork

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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The Charleston at Cedar Hills

4.0
I would say it's a decent facility, the dining room isn't managed well and they are inconsistent with taking care of service issues like toilet seats, lights etc

Legacy Village of Sugar House in Salt Lake City, UT

5.0
I am so happy with the care my parents have received at Legacy! The entire staff is phenomenal, so kind and caring!! I am so impressed with the amenities and the outstanding activities available to residents.

American Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in American Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in American Fork, 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 American Fork 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 American Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
American Fork, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in American Fork 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 American Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
American Fork, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in American Fork 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 American Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
American Fork, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Glen, Spring Gardens Draper and Sunrise of Sandy are the top-rated independent living facilities near American Fork, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near American Fork, Utah. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in American Fork, Utah are South Jordan View Retirement Community, Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork and Sunrise of Sandy. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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