Best Skilled Nursing in Salt Lake City, Utah
19 communities found
Salt Lake City lists 19 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.1 drawn from 1,891 reviews across the group. Medicare star data is available for 15 of these communities, averaging 2.6 stars, with one five star, two four plus, and one one star facility among them.
- 19communities
- 4.1average rating, 19 rated
- 1,891family reviews read
The Wellington
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.8(158)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Silverado Aspen Park Memory Care Community
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.7(56)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Utah Independent Living Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.5(98)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.5(46)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Meadow Brook Rehab and Nursing
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.4(97)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.3(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Midtown Manor
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.3(6)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Monument Health Millcreek
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.2(228)
Assisted LivingRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.1(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Coventry Senior Living
Salt Lake City, Utah
4(109)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Holladay Healthcare Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
4(110)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
St Joseph Villa
Salt Lake City, Utah
4(164)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Salt Lake City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (158 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe The Wellington as warm and family-like, though some note concerns about food quality, staffing consistency, and rising care costs.
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Silverado Aspen Park Memory Care Community
4.7 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Staff at The Auberge at Aspen Park know residents by name and coordinate closely with on-site medical providers, though some cite air conditioning and staffing issues during a management change.
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Utah Independent Living Center
4.5 (98 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise the free equipment loan bank and kind staff at Utah Independent Living Center, though a few mention unreturned calls or unhelpful front-desk service.
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William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
4.5 (46 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Many families call this veterans home warm and close-knit, with attentive nursing and therapy, though some report lapses in hygiene, staffing, and communication.
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Meadow Brook Rehab and Nursing
4.4 (97 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers praise Meadow Brook's warm staff and rehab outcomes, while some describe cold food and declining supplies after an administration change.
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Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
4.3 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pine Creek reviews are sharply divided, with praise for compassionate nursing and rehab outcomes alongside reports of delayed emergency response and unclean conditions.
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4.3 (6 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Midtown Manor's few reviews are mixed, with one family praising dedicated long-term staff and another reporting lost belongings and unresponsive follow-up.
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4.2 (228 reviews)· Assisted Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Monument Health Millcreek earns praise for attentive nurses, therapy outcomes, and a clean, renovated building, though some cite slow call light response and medication delays.
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Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
4.1 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation is praised for strong therapy outcomes and caring staff, though some reviewers report staffing shortages and slow response to medical emergencies.
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4 (109 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Coventry Senior Living is described as a clean, welcoming campus with strong memory care, though some reviewers report falls, medication errors, and billing issues.
What families say about skilled nursing in Salt Lake City
Counted across the review summaries of 19 Salt Lake City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families praise caring, attentive staff at 95% of the 19 communities and rate medical and nursing care positively at 79%. Even so, staff attitude draws concern at 68%, medical and nursing care at 58%, and staffing levels and turnover along with food and dining each concern 42% of families.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 95%
- Medical and nursing care 79%
- Building and grounds 53%
- Activities and social life 47%
- Cleanliness 47%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 68%
- Medical and nursing care 58%
- Staffing levels and turnover 42%
- Food and dining 42%
“So many great activities for the residents and smiles on all the staff! The staff is really great at listening as well, from the director to the aides, highly recommend this building”
“I've been with them for a few months now and I love how all the staff are so friendly and the attention is so one on one ; the staff really knows about their residents”
“This place has been a grand experience- The love the thoughtful deeds- They do such a great job here 💕- Feeling grateful”
Skilled Nursing in Salt Lake City: the figures
- •15 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (18), 24-hour staff (18), wheelchair accessible (16), emergency call system (16), gathering / activity spaces (15), on-site nurse (rn) (15).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Utah
Most families in Utah cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, proceeds from the sale of a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family holds a policy, can also help offset the monthly cost, though coverage details and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Utah.
Skilled Nursing near Salt Lake City
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek1.6 mi | 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 1.6 mi |
| Holladay3.3 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.3 mi |
| Murray3.5 mi | 23 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.5 mi |
| Taylorsville5.2 mi | 11 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.2 mi |
| Midvale5.5 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| West Valley City6.1 mi | 10 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.1 mi |
| Sandy8.4 mi | 17 | 4.3 / 5 | 8.4 mi |
| West Jordan8.8 mi | 11 | 4.3 / 5 | 8.8 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 8, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in Salt Lake City, 1,891 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Skilled Nursing in Salt Lake City: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Salt Lake City, Utah?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 skilled nursing long term care communities in Salt Lake City, Utah, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Salt Lake City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Wellington (4.8★, 158 ratings), Silverado Aspen Park Memory Care Community (4.7★, 56 ratings), Utah Independent Living Center (4.5★, 98 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Salt Lake City?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Salt Lake City has assisted living (22 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (19 communities), independent living (18 communities), memory care (10 communities), at-home care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Salt Lake City?
Families rate Salt Lake City skilled nursing long term care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 1,891 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Salt Lake City skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 19 Salt Lake City communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 95%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 79%), building and grounds (mentioned for 53%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (68%), medical and nursing care (58%), staffing levels and turnover (42%).
How do Salt Lake City nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
15 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Salt Lake City carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.6 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Salt Lake City bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
