What senior care is licensed in South Salt Lake, Utah?
Utah DLBC's records list 1 assisted living license in South Salt Lake (29 beds, none of them in a secure memory care unit) and 1 nursing care facility, plus 3 home care, home health or hospice agencies with a South Salt Lake address.
| Facility | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | Last DLBC inspection | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Assisted Care 464 East 3700 South, 84115 | Type II | 29 | 0 | Sep 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing 3094 South State Street, 84115 | Nursing care facility | 37 | 0 | Sep 13, 2026 | 0 |
What should families know about senior care in South Salt Lake?
South Salt Lake is a small, dense city directly south of Salt Lake City's downtown, crossed by I-15, I-80 and State Street, with TRAX and the S-Line streetcar.
Its housing includes many apartments, and licensed senior care inside the city is limited; families usually compare Salt Lake City and Millcreek options.
Is South Salt Lake's population growing?
Census Bureau estimates put South Salt Lake at 26,934 residents on July 1, 2025, roughly level with the 2020 base of 26,765.
Salt Lake County as a whole had 158,727 residents 65 and older in mid-2025, 13.0% of its population. South Salt Lake's 29 licensed assisted living beds are about 1% of the county's total.
What assisted living is near South Salt Lake, UT?
The nearest licensed assisted living outside South Salt Lake is St. Joseph Villa Assisted Living in Salt Lake City, about 0.9 miles from the city center in a straight line (Type II, 48 beds).
| Facility | Miles away | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Villa Assisted Living 451 East Bishop Federal Lane, 84115 | 0.9 | Type II | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Manor on 1st 574 East 100 South, 84102 | 1.5 | Type II | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care 654 East 3300 South, 84106 | 1.5 | Type II | 78 | 28 | 12 |
| Legacy Village of Sugar House 1212 East Wilmington Avenue, 84106 | 1.7 | Type II | 160 | 50 | 3 |
| The INN Between 1216 East 1300 South, 84105 | 2.3 | Type II | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Where do South Salt Lake seniors go for hospital care?
The closest state-licensed acute care hospital to central South Salt Lake is St. Mark's Hospital, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line, followed by Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake (3.7 miles) and Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center (4.0 miles).
Hospital case managers start most placements after a fall or illness; see our hospital discharge guide.
Where do South Salt Lake families get free local help?
South Salt Lake residents are served by Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services (385-468-3200) for Meals on Wheels, caregiver support and Aging Waiver intake, and by the Salt Lake County Long-Term Care Ombudsman (385-468-3255).
Abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult is reported to Adult Protective Services at 1-800-371-7897.
At a glance
| South Salt Lake has | South Salt Lake does not have | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | 1 licenses, 29 beds | A published local cost median |
| Memory care | Secure units nearby (see list) | A separate memory care license (Utah has none) |
| Nursing care | 1 licensed facilities | Assisted living ratings from CMS |
| Local agency | Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services | A city-run licensing office |
