RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 16 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Salt Lake City, UT, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

16Nursing Homes in Salt Lake City
2.6/5
-0.7 vs state avgState avg: 3.30Salt Lake City Avg Rating
$53K+$3K vs state avgState avg: $50KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Salt Lake City

How Salt Lake City compares with the rest of Utah on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.4%

    About the same as the state average of 13.6%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover53.8%

    A little higher than the state average of 51.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.3%

    A little higher than the state average of 15.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Salt Lake City, UT?

This page evaluates 16 eligible nursing homes in Salt Lake City, UT and shows the top 16.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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