Provo Senior AdvisorHow many assisted living and nursing homes does Highland, UT have?
Highland has 1 assisted living license on DLBC's records with 75 beds, 35 of them in secure memory care, 0 senior nursing care facilities, and 2 licensed home care, home health or hospice agencies based in the city.
| Facility | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | Last DLBC inspection | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Glen 10322 North 4800 West, 84003 | Type II | 75 | 35 | Mar 30, 2026 | 2 |
What is Highland like for older adults and their families?
Highland is a north-county bench city of large lots near the mouth of American Fork Canyon, next to Alpine and Cedar Hills.
It has a sizable Type II assisted living building with a secure memory care unit and a couple of home care agencies. American Fork Hospital is the nearest acute care hospital, a short drive south.
How fast is Highland growing?
Highland had an estimated 21,571 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau, 11% more than its 2020 base of 19,379.
Countywide, 67,099 residents were 65 or older in mid-2025, 8.8% of everyone. Highland's 75 assisted living beds make up about 3% of the county's 2,395.
What assisted living is closest to Highland?
Outside the city limits, the closest licensed assisted living to central Highland is The Charleston at Cedar Hills in Cedar Hills, roughly 1.6 miles away point to point (Type II, 78 beds).
| Facility | Miles away | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charleston at Cedar Hills 10020 North 4600 West, 84062 | 1.6 | Type II | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| River Meadows Senior Living 137 East Red Pine Drive, 84004 | 2.0 | Type II | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Brightwork Villa American Fork 272 West 500 North, 84003 | 2.7 | Type I | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Spring Gardens Lehi 301 North 1200 East, 84043 | 3.0 | Type II | 130 | 48 | 1 |
| Brightwork Villa Park Place 565 East 300 South, 84062 | 3.5 | Type I | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Which hospitals are closest to Highland?
Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital is the nearest state-licensed acute care hospital to central Highland, about 3.4 miles in a straight line; next are Holy Cross Hospital - Mountain Point (4.4 miles) and Timpanogos Regional Hospital (8.9 miles).
Most placements start with a hospital case manager after an illness or fall; read our hospital discharge guide before that call comes.
What free help is available to Highland seniors?
Highland is served by MAG Aging & Family Services, Utah County's Area Agency on Aging, whose Senior Helpline (801-229-3804) handles Meals on Wheels, caregiver support and in-home program screening, and by the MAG long-term care ombudsman (801-229-3809).
Free SHIP Medicare counseling is at 801-229-3819. Report abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult to Adult Protective Services at 1-800-371-7897.
Quick facts
| Highland has | Highland does not have | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | 1 licenses, 75 beds | A published local price median |
| Memory care | 1 licenses, 35 secure beds | A stand-alone memory care license (Utah has none) |
| Nursing care | Facilities in nearby cities | CMS ratings for assisted living |
| Aging services | MAG Aging & Family Services | A city-run licensing office |
