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So glad we chose South Jordan View. Important to us was the generous room sizes and variety of floor plans offered. Our split California king size bed fit nicely. Having a washer and dryer in every...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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33 Floor plans available
9.3
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I would say that it's a really nice place. What I am most impressed with is the staff. They are, without exception, kind, attentive & responsive. I love that they know everyone's name & how they treat the...
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.
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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The staff has been very kind and helpful. The facility itself is old and they are a little slow to fix things but we are very happy to have this place for my brother to live. It is clean and the environment...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
St Joseph Senior Living is an independent living community that is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Those who choose to make this community their own will enjoy all that the city of Salt Lake City has to offer. Located in Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City provides residents and guests with much to...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Taylorsville
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33 Floor plans available
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It is being renovated and it is taking a really.....long time! However, the staff (those my mother and I work with) are wonderfully compassionate and friendly. They are nurturing during bathing time,...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Taylorsville is located in a well-established residential community with beautiful grounds in a lovely neighborhood just a short distance from Valley Fair Mall, numerous restaurants, and one of the largest and most respected community theatres in the country, Hale Centre...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is very attentive and they work hard at trying to make everyone feel apart of the community. They do many activities at the facility and quite a few picnics and some eating out experiences at...
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.
Why Choose Legacy?Caring for seniors and their families since 1996, Legacy House of Taylorsville is a premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care services.We believe that the more our residents can be independent, the healthier they are and the better they feel. No matter what stage of...
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My mother-in-law has been living here at summit Senior living for 3 years and we highly recommend this place. She feels like she is at home. The staff are very friendly and attentive to her needs. The...
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.
The Best Value in Salt Lake City Senior LivingSummit Senior Living, located in Salt Lake City, Utah is a retirement community offering Assisted Living and Memory Care on an intimate senior campus. Centrally located, our residents enjoy an affordable, all-inclusive lifestyle near shopping, dining,...
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What we like the most about Oak Ridge Assisted Living on Bountiful is that the caregivers go above and beyond to customize what's needed for each resident!! Yes, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
* We feature a small friendly homelike atmosphere in a quiet bountiful neighborhood.*With only 14 private rooms we are able to provide more personal one on one care. Our staff enjoy spending quality time with each resident building loving, trusting relationships.*All meals are home cooked in our...
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Friendly attentive staff, clean and inviting rooms. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good home for a loved one who needs assistance.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It is good to see my mom doing good in the community we picked for her. I like their activities that they plan. I believe their financial system is fair. I also like that the aids are friendly and willing to...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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For apartment living this is wonderful. It's in a 55 year old retirement community and it's wonderful. You can do what ever you want when you want. I cook and clean my apartment myself. The interior of the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
SilverCrest Senior Community is a Brand New Independent Senior Living Community conveniently located near the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. For those seeking elegance and beauty in all standards, SilverCrest hosts an extensive selection of the finest amenities and conveniences fit for a...

Cost of independent living in Magna, UT

The average cost of senior living in Magna is $3,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmington, UT with an average of $3,403 per month.

Independent living costs in Magna, UT, vs. nearby cities

Magna, UT
$3,628/mo
$3,646/mo

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

Magna, UT
$3,628/mo
$3,492/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,970/mo
Independent Living
$3,628/mo

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

Studio
$3,580/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,156/mo

Senior living costs in Magna 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: Magna, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMagna, UTUtahU.S.
Independent Living$3,628/mo$3,492/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,970/mo$3,743/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,970/mo$3,771/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Magna, UT:$3,628/mo
Utah:$3,492/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Magna, UT:$3,970/mo
Utah:$3,743/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Magna, UT:$3,970/mo
Utah:$3,771/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Magna, UT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Magna 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
Magna, UT$1,673/mo$1,483/mo+12.8%
Utah$2,973/mo$2,634/mo+12.9%
National$2,978/mo$2,847/mo+4.6%
Magna, UT
2024 average cost:$1,673/mo
2023 average cost:$1,483/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
Utah
2024 average cost:$2,973/mo
2023 average cost:$2,634/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Magna

Recent reviews for independent living in Magna

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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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.

BeeHive Homes of Syracuse

5.0
I think they do an outstanding job here at BeeHive Homes. We hose it because it was a smaller facility, the location was good for us, and the staff members are just incredible. They love my mom and take great care of her and are always attentive. I would encourage others to definitely check this ...
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Magna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Magna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Magna, 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 Magna 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 Magna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Magna 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 Magna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Magna, UTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Magna 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 Magna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Magna, UTNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

South Jordan View Retirement Community, Capitol Hill Senior Living and St Joseph Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Magna, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Magna, Utah. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Magna, Utah are South Jordan View Retirement Community, Sunrise of Sandy and The Wellington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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