The Abbington at Murray is a Type II assisted living facility at 5377 South State Street in Murray, Salt Lake County, licensed by Utah’s Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC ID F23-107033) for 114 residents, 16 of them in a secure memory care unit. Regulated, expires May 31, 2028.
How is The Abbington at Murray licensed by the State of Utah?
The Abbington at Murray holds a Type II assisted living license in DLBC’s large size class, with 114 licensed beds and 16 secure beds, first regulated May 13, 2021.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| License type (DLBC) | Assisted Living Facility – Type II |
| Size class under R432-270 | Large (17+) |
| Licensed capacity | 114 |
| Secure (locked) beds | 16 |
| First regulated | May 13, 2021 (about 5 years) |
| License expiration | May 31, 2028 |
| Inspections on DLBC’s 36-month record | 4 |
| Findings on that record | 5 |
| Phone (DLBC record) | (385) 289-3700 |
A Type II license means residents may need the limited help of one person to get out of the building, a registered nurse oversees health monitoring, and a certified nurse aide is on duty around the clock. How the two types differ.
Has The Abbington at Murray in Murray been cited by DLBC?
DLBC’s public record for The Abbington at Murray shows 4 inspections in the last 36 months and 5 cited findings, 5 rated high or extreme, 0 repeat citations, and $1,500 in civil money penalties.
| Inspection date | DLBC inspection type | Findings |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | Complaint, Investigation Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Follow-Up Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Unannounced, Annual Inspection | 3 |
- Oct 20, 2025 · R432-35-3(6) — Not Eligible may not work. DLBC noncompliance level: extreme; follow-up required to verify compliance/maintenance; civil money penalty $500. DLBC finding: “The provider was out of compliance with R432-35-3(6) by allowing an employee who was determined not eligible for direct patient access to be employed in a position with direct patient access.”
- Jun 25, 2024 · R432-270-8(1)(a)-(p) — Administrator Duties. DLBC noncompliance level: high; correction verified; civil money penalty $400. DLBC finding: “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring the facility Administrator completed an investigation when there was reason to believe a resident had been subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation and reported any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with Section 62A-3-305.”
- Apr 23, 2024 · R432-270-11(5)(a-c) — Type II accept and retain residents. DLBC noncompliance level: high; correction verified; civil money penalty $200. DLBC finding: “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring the Type II facility accepted and retained residents who were capable of evacuating the facility with the limited assistance of one (1) person.”
- Apr 23, 2024 · R432-270-8(1)(a)-(p) — Administrator Duties. DLBC noncompliance level: high; correction verified; civil money penalty $200. DLBC finding: “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring the facility Administrator reported any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with Section 62A-3-305.”
- Apr 23, 2024 · R432-270-25(5) — Hot water temperatures. DLBC noncompliance level: high; correction verified; civil money penalty $200. DLBC finding: “The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring hot water delivered to public and resident care areas was maintained at temperatures between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
For comparison, the median Salt Lake and Tooele County assisted living facility has 1 finding on the same 36-month record; The Abbington at Murray is above that middle. 1 of its inspections was a complaint or investigation visit.
Does The Abbington at Murray have a secure memory care unit?
Yes. DLBC’s October 2026 report lists 16 secure beds at The Abbington at Murray out of 114 licensed, so part of the building is a locked unit.
Utah only lets a Type II facility with an approved secure unit admit people with Alzheimer’s or dementia to a locked unit, and only residents who can still leave with one person’s limited help. Ask to see the secure-unit admission agreement, the wander-risk agreement and the discharge criteria before signing.
What are the alternatives to The Abbington at Murray nearby?
The nearest other licensed assisted living facility is Niitsuma Living Center in Salt Lake City, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line (Type I, 6 beds, 1 DLBC finding in 36 months).
| Facility | Miles away | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niitsuma Living Center 4347 South 700 East, 84107 | 1.8 | Type I | 6 | Not listed | 1 |
| Cottonwood Creek 1245 East Murray Holladay Road, 84117 | 1.9 | Type I | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Creek II 1245 East Murray Holladay Road, 84117 | 1.9 | Type II | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wellington 4522 South 1300 East, 84117 | 2.2 | Type II | 140 | 0 | 1 |
| Spring Gardens Midvale 6968 South 700 West, 84047 | 2.3 | Type II | 50 | 0 | 0 |
The Abbington at Murray’s 114 beds compare with a median of 58 across the area’s 69 assisted living licenses.
What is the closest emergency hospital to The Abbington at Murray?
The closest state-licensed acute care hospital to The Abbington at Murray is Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line, followed by St. Mark's Hospital at about 2.7 miles.
Straight-line distances come from DLBC-licensed facility coordinates; drive times are longer, especially across the valley at rush hour.
What should families ask The Abbington at Murray before moving in?
Ask how the Oct 20, 2025 citation under R432-35-3(6) (not eligible may not work) was corrected and how staff were retrained.
- Ask who the contracted or employed registered nurse is and how often they see each resident.
- Ask how many staff are inside the secure unit on the overnight shift; Utah requires at least one at all times.
- Ask whether the facility accepts the New Choices Waiver for services and what room-and-board rate it charges waiver residents.
