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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Summit County, UT

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 46 independent living facilities in Summit County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I've been here for 6 years, yes weve have had a BIG PROBLEM WITH Management. Since we lost [name removed] and [name removed], plus the Covid-19 didn't help. The manager we have now is WONDERFUL ?? she is...
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.
Rose Cove is a beautiful senior community in the heart of Farmington, Utah. Located in a convenient area close to freeway access and next to Highway 89, residents can easily go shopping, dining and enjoy many forms of entertainment. We are located near the Lagoon Amusement Center which is...
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The cleanliness is good. We picked this community because of the price and location. My loved one, had a broken cooling heated system, so they could do better with fixing things. The maintaence needs to...
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Bountiful is nestled in quiet and serene Bountiful, Utah. With its charming Main Street, we’re still close to the entire Salt Lake City area. Of course, residents don’t have to leave the grounds to enjoy the majestic beauty of their surroundings. Our property features...
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My mom has been a resident for six months. She did not want to move from her home, but dementia and poor balance made it unsafe to keep her at her home. The moment we met the staff at Alta Ridge we knew it...
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.
Our lovely little 25-unit community in Holladay has provided excellent Memory Care to many over the past 30 years but we have recently opened to a broader scope of individuals and not limited to those with Memory Care needs. Still family owned and operated, Alta Ridge of Holladay continues to be...
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The staff is nice. They are on top of informing me of appointments, physical therapy, etc. The place is clean. She seems good!
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.
Because The Wentworth at Willow Creek is a cut above the rest, our reputation, as well as our sustained census, speaks for itself. As our wonderful and appreciative word of mouth continues to spread, our census consistently maintains itself at or around 100 percent. Amply...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Summit County, UT

The average cost of senior living in Summit County is $3,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodruff, UT with an average of $3,252 per month.

Independent living costs in Summit County, UT, vs. nearby counties

Summit County, UT
$3,699/mo
$3,520/mo
$3,529/mo

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

Summit County, UT
$3,699/mo
$3,492/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Summit County, UT, vs. other senior living options

$4,030/mo
Independent Living
$3,699/mo

Independent living costs in Summit County, UT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,934/mo
Studio
$4,037/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,160/mo

Senior living costs in Summit County 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: Summit County, UT
Column state: Utah
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit County, UTUtahU.S.
Independent Living$3,699/mo$3,492/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,030/mo$3,743/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,030/mo$3,771/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Summit County, UT:$3,699/mo
Utah:$3,492/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Summit County, UT:$4,030/mo
Utah:$3,743/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Summit County, UT:$4,030/mo
Utah:$3,771/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Summit County, UT, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summit County 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
Summit County, UT$3,082/mo$2,993/mo+3.0%
Utah$3,037/mo$2,850/mo+6.5%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Summit County, UT
2024 average cost:$3,082/mo
2023 average cost:$2,993/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Utah
2024 average cost:$3,037/mo
2023 average cost:$2,850/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Summit County

Recent reviews for independent living in Summit County

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.

The Haven at Mill Creek in Salt Lake City, UT

4.8
This is a fairly small facility, which makes it very good for my sister. She needs a lot of help (advanced Parkinson's), and the staff responds very quickly. They're very kind and patient. My sister is one of those people who hesitates to ask for help because she doesn't want to be a bother; ...
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Sunrise at Holladay in Salt Lake City, UT

4.9
My loved one has a difficult time getting around and that is limiting the things that she is able to participate in. They have activities for the community and things for the residents to do but my loved ones have not participated in them just yet. My loved ones went to a concert but other ...
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Summit County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit County, 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 Summit County 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 Summit County 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
45.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit County 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 Summit County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit County 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 Summit County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Gardens Heber, Cottonwood Creek and Legacy Village of Sugar House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summit County, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Summit County, Utah. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Summit County, Utah are Cottonwood Creek, The Wellington and Sunrise at Holladay. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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