Provo Senior AdvisorHow many assisted living and nursing homes does Santaquin, UT have?
Santaquin has 2 assisted living licenses on DLBC's records with 73 beds, 36 of them in secure memory care, 0 senior nursing care facilities, 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 Santaquin 409 South 300 West, 84655 | Type II | 20 | 20 | Nov 10, 2025 | 3 |
| Seasons of Santaquin 785 East 150 South, 84655 | Type II | 53 | 16 | Jan 12, 2026 | 1 |
What is Santaquin like for older adults and their families?
Santaquin is the southernmost city in Utah County, with a small part extending into Juab County.
It has grown rapidly along I-15 and has two assisted living licenses with secure beds, which also serve families from Genola and Goshen. Mountain View Hospital in Payson is the nearest acute care hospital.
How fast is Santaquin growing?
Santaquin had an estimated 18,980 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau, 38% more than its 2020 base of 13,710.
Countywide, 67,099 residents were 65 or older in mid-2025, 8.8% of everyone. Santaquin's 73 assisted living beds make up about 3% of the county's 2,395.
Which licensed communities near Santaquin should we compare?
Outside the city limits, the closest licensed assisted living to central Santaquin is Orchard View Assisted Living & Memory Care in Payson, roughly 3.8 miles away point to point (Type II, 93 beds).
| Facility | Miles away | License type | Licensed capacity | Secure beds | DLBC findings (36 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Assisted Living & Memory Care 1173 South Turf Farm Road, 84651 | 3.8 | Type II | 93 | 13 | 1 |
| Beehive Homes of Payson 661 East 700 South, 84651 | 5.2 | Type II | 21 | 21 | 2 |
| Elk Ridge Assisted Living 218 West Olympic Lane, 84651 | 6.0 | Type II | 33 | 0 | 4 |
| Beehive Homes of Salem 1015 South 550 West, 84653 | 6.9 | Type II | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| Hearthstone Manor Assisted Living 1424 South 1700 East, 84660 | 11.6 | Type II | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Where do Santaquin residents go for emergency care?
Mountain View Hospital is the nearest state-licensed acute care hospital to central Santaquin, about 6.0 miles in a straight line; next are Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital (13.1 miles) and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital (19.7 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 Santaquin seniors?
Santaquin 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
| Santaquin has | Santaquin does not have | |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | 2 licenses, 73 beds | A published local price median |
| Memory care | 2 licenses, 36 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 |
