Provo Senior AdvisorWhat licensed senior care is in Salem, Utah?
Salem has 1 assisted living license on DLBC's records with 16 beds, 16 of them in secure memory care, 1 senior nursing care facility, and 0 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Homes of Salem 1015 South 550 West, 84653 | Type II | 16 | 16 | Oct 21, 2025 | 7 |
| Advanced Health Care of Salem 555 West SR 164, Suite B, 84653 | Nursing care facility | 16 | 0 | May 28, 2026 | 0 |
What is Salem like for older adults and their families?
Salem is a growing south-county city between Spanish Fork and Payson, centered on Salem Pond.
It holds a small secure memory care home and a small nursing care facility, and Mountain View Hospital in Payson and Spanish Fork Hospital are both nearby.
What is Salem's population in 2025?
Salem had an estimated 12,234 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau, 32% more than its 2020 base of 9,295.
Countywide, 67,099 residents were 65 or older in mid-2025, 8.8% of everyone. Salem's 16 assisted living beds make up about 1% of the county's 2,395.
What assisted living is closest to Salem?
Outside the city limits, the closest licensed assisted living to central Salem is Elk Ridge Assisted Living in Elk Ridge, roughly 2.5 miles away point to point (Type II, 33 beds).
| Facility | Miles away | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Ridge Assisted Living 218 West Olympic Lane, 84651 | 2.5 | Type II | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| Beehive Homes of Payson 661 East 700 South, 84651 | 3.0 | Type II | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| Hearthstone Manor Assisted Living 1424 South 1700 East, 84660 | 3.6 | Type II | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Beehive Homes of Spanish Fork 858 East 100 South, 84660 | 4.2 | Type II | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| Legacy House of Spanish Fork 1449 East 150 South, 84660 | 4.4 | Type II | 108 | 26 | 3 |
Which hospitals are closest to Salem?
Mountain View Hospital is the nearest state-licensed acute care hospital to central Salem, about 2.3 miles in a straight line; next are Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital (5.6 miles) and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital (13.4 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 Salem seniors?
Salem 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
| Salem has | Salem does not have | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | 1 licenses, 16 beds | A published local price median |
| Memory care | 1 licenses, 16 secure beds | A stand-alone memory care license (Utah has none) |
| Nursing care | 1 licensed facilities | CMS ratings for assisted living |
| Aging services | MAG Aging & Family Services | A city-run licensing office |
