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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Highland, UT

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Highland area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Highland. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 25 independent living facilities in Highland, 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 East Central/East Liberty Park, Ball Park/Central 9th and Downtown/Central 9th.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Draper, Park City and Sandy.

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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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Highland, UT

The average cost of senior living in Highland is $3,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cedar Hills, UT with an average of $3,314 per month.

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

Highland, UT
$3,314/mo
$3,422/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Highland, UT, vs. other senior living options

$5,002/mo
Independent Living
$3,314/mo

Independent living costs in Highland, UT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,761/mo
Studio
$3,056/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,188/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland, UTUtahU.S.
Independent Living$3,314/mo$3,422/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,161/mo$4,747/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,002/mo$5,402/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Highland, UT:$3,314/mo
Utah:$3,422/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Highland, UT:$4,161/mo
Utah:$4,747/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Highland, UT:$5,002/mo
Utah:$5,402/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Highland, UT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland 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 Highland, UT

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Highland 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 average 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
Highland, UT$3,172/mo$2,969/mo+6.8%
Utah$3,271/mo$3,106/mo+5.3%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Highland, UT
2024 average cost:$3,172/mo
2023 average cost:$2,969/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Utah
2024 average cost:$3,271/mo
2023 average cost:$3,106/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Highland

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland

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.

Highland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland, UTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Glen, Bel Aire Senior Living and South Jordan View Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near Highland, Utah. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Highland, Utah are Crescent Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Sandy and Legacy House of Taylorsville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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