How much licensed senior care is there in Salt Lake City?
Utah DLBC's records list 15 assisted living licenses (1,179 beds, 211 of them secure), 16 nursing care facilities (1,532 beds) and 27 home care, home health and hospice agencies with Salt Lake City addresses.
| ZIP code | Assisted living and nursing licenses |
|---|---|
| 84102 | 5 |
| 84104 | 2 |
| 84105 | 1 |
| 84106 | 4 |
| 84107 | 2 |
| 84109 | 3 |
| 84113 | 1 |
| 84115 | 4 |
| 84117 | 8 |
| 84123 | 1 |
Source: Utah DLBC licensing records, data as of Oct 30, 2026.
What makes Salt Lake City different for senior care?
Salt Lake City is Utah's capital and largest city, and it holds more of the county's licensed nursing care facilities than any other city.
The University of Utah Hospital, LDS Hospital, St. Mark's Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake are all here, as is the federal VA medical center, so many short-term rehab stays and hospital discharges in the valley start in the city.
Neighborhoods differ in ways that matter for aging: the Avenues and the east bench are hilly with older homes, Sugar House has walkable shopping and many apartments, and the west side neighborhoods such as Rose Park and Glendale have flatter, mid-century housing. TRAX lines and FrontRunner connect the city to the rest of the valley.
How many Salt Lake City residents are seniors?
Census Bureau estimates put Salt Lake City at 218,428 residents on July 1, 2025, up 9% from the 2020 base of 199,726.
Salt Lake County had 158,727 residents 65 and older in mid-2025 and 14,992 aged 85 and older, the group most likely to need daily help.
Which hospitals are in Salt Lake City?
State-licensed acute care hospitals in Salt Lake City include Intermountain Health LDS Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake, University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, St. Mark's Hospital.
The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center is federal and does not appear on Utah's licensing list. Ask any hospital's case manager early whether a parent is an inpatient or under observation, because it affects Medicare rehab coverage.
Care types in Salt Lake City
Assisted living in Salt Lake City
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See options →At a glance
| Salt Lake City has | Salt Lake City does not have | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Several major acute care hospitals and the VA | A city senior care licensing office |
| Nursing care | 16 licensed facilities | A published local cost median |
| Assisted living | 15 licenses | Assisted living star ratings |
