Niitsuma Living Center in Salt Lake City, UT

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Niitsuma Living Center in Salt Lake City, UT

Niitsuma Living Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Salt Lake City, UT.

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4347 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84107

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 5 reviews
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Overall Review of Niitsuma Living Center

Pros

  • pro The resident feels safe and loved there.
  • pro They enjoy arts and crafts, field trips, and the food is delicious.
  • pro They would not want to live anywhere else after Niitsuma.
  • pro A nurse says Niitsuma is the best place she has ever seen and would use it for her own family.
  • pro The mother spent her last years there and had a wonderful experience; Becky is described as honest, caring, and treating residents like family.
  • pro Niitsuma is strongly recommended for elder care, offering proper care, love, and respect with daily home-cooked meals and open communication.

Cons

  • pro One reviewer noted that the food at other facilities was often awful and low quality.
  • pro The facility is clean but a little rundown, obviously from an older house that hasn’t been updated recently.
  • pro The building fronts a major street and is often noisy, especially at night when residents are trying to rest.
  • pro A former resident could not stand the noise and left.
  • pro They described hearing sirens late at night, dogs barking, and people arguing.
  • pro They even witnessed a car crash right in front of the facility.

Review

Niitsuma Living Center in Salt Lake City is best suited for seniors who want a small, intimate, home-like setting where personal attention from an owner-operated home remains central. This community shines for residents who value genuine warmth, hands-on caregiving, and daily routines that feel less institutional and more like family life. It is especially well-suited for individuals who prioritize safety, consistent, participatory staff who remember personal preferences, and meals that feel homemade and nourishing. Families seeking a place where staff know residents by name and care plans are openly shared will find Niitsuma most compelling.

Those weighing alternatives should note this is not the right choice for every situation. If a resident requires a larger campus with extensive medical programming, or if the search emphasizes the latest renovations, expansive amenities, or heavy medical oversight, other options may fit better. The facility’s footprint and dated ambiance may also deter someone who insists on ultra-modern interiors or search for maximum quiet from a busy street. For those who crave a tranquil, low-stimulation environment or who need robust, around-the-clock skilled nursing, exploring more expansive or newer properties could be prudent.

The strongest selling points come from the staff’s warmth and the owner’s hands-on care. Families consistently report a sense of safety and genuine affection permeating daily life, with staff who appear cheerful, helpful, and devoted to resident well-being. The meals stand out as a standout strength, home-cooked, delicious fare that has even positively impacted a resident’s health and weight over time. Activities matter here as well: opportunities for arts and crafts, social outings, and field trips help residents stay engaged and connected, creating meaningful routines that outpace what many larger facilities offer. The owner Becky is praised as honest, caring, and deeply invested, with families feeling included and informed about any concerns, which deepens trust and reduces anxiety for loved ones.

Yet the setting has tangible drawbacks that potential residents must weigh. The building is a small, cozy structure that hasn’t been updated recently, giving the impression of an older home rather than a modern senior living campus. Its location fronts a major street, and the surrounding noise can intrude on rest, with occasional sirens, dogs, and nearby commotion disrupting quiet evenings. A resident who moved on due to the noise underscores that for some, the advantage of proximity to city life becomes a liability when sleep and easy relaxation are priorities. These factors don’t negate the care value offered, but they do redefine suitability for a subset of seniors who prize serene night-time environments.

Balancing the pros and cons, Niitsuma delivers standout interpersonal care that often offsets the limitations of size and setting. The intimate atmosphere, transparent family connections, and consistently excellent food create a compelling narrative of quality over scale. For families seeking a compassionate, person-centered haven where staff know histories, preferences, and health trajectories, the positives clearly prevail. The decisive question hinges on the resident’s tolerance for city sounds and the desire for a more updated facility: if those are acceptable, Niitsuma stands out as a top choice. If not, alternatives that emphasize quiet, modern amenities, or larger clinical support should be pursued with urgency.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Salt Lake City International (10 miles away) Salt Lake City International (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Niitsuma Living Center is an assisted living community located in Salt Lake City, UT. We provide board and care home as well as memory care services for seniors who require assistance with daily activities.

Our center offers a range of amenities to ensure that our residents feel comfortable and at home. Our dining room provides nutritious meals prepared by our professional staff, taking into consideration any special dietary restrictions. Each room in our center is fully furnished to provide a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

In addition to the indoor spaces, we also have outdoor areas and a garden where residents can enjoy some fresh air and take part in gardening activities if they wish. Housekeeping services are provided regularly to maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the community.

We understand that moving can be a stressful experience, which is why we offer move-in coordination assistance to make the transition as smooth as possible for our residents. We also provide respite or short-term stays for individuals who may need temporary care.

At Niitsuma Living Center, the well-being of our residents is of utmost importance. Our dedicated staff assists with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transferring, ensuring that each resident receives individualized care based on their specific needs.

We coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that residents receive proper medical attention when necessary. Medication management services are available to help residents stay on track with their medications.

The location of our center offers convenience with various amenities nearby. There are several cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals in close proximity.

Furthermore, we strive to promote an active lifestyle for our residents by offering scheduled daily activities to keep them engaged and entertained.

Choose Niitsuma Living Center for compassionate assisted living care in Salt Lake City where your loved ones will receive personalized attention in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Endocrinology of Utah - Diabetes Center (0.3 miles)
  • The Eye Institute of Utah (0.7 miles)
  • Omega Interventional Pain Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Granger Family Medicine Holladay Salt Lake City (0.9 miles)
  • Utah Cancer Specialists (1 miles)
  • Advanced Eye Care (1 miles)
  • Pulmonary Internal Medicine (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Maceys Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Harmons (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Southeast Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Java Jos (0.6 miles)
  • Roots Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Stratford Proper (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Coffee Garden (5 miles)
  • Publik Coffee Roasters (5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Karroo (0.7 miles)
  • Left Fork Grill (1.4 miles)
  • Prohibition (2.8 miles)
  • Red Rock Brewing Co. (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.7 miles)
  • The Original Pancake House Utah - Ft Union (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mark's Hospital (1 miles)
  • Intermountain Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Orthopedic Specialty Group - TOSH (2.4 miles)
  • Valley Mental Health (2.8 miles)
  • Utah Imaging Centers (5.7 miles)
  • United States Government (5.7 miles)
  • George E Wahlen VA Hospital (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • TRAX Murray North (1.2 miles)
  • TRAX Meadowbrook (1.6 miles)
  • Trax Ballpark Staion (1.7 miles)
  • TRAX Millcreek (2.1 miles)
  • TRAX Fashion Place West (3.3 miles)
  • TRAX Central Pointe (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Imperial Park (2.6 miles)
  • Fairmont Park (3.2 miles)
  • Sugar House Park (3.4 miles)
  • Bonneville Glen (5.1 miles)
  • Sunnyside Park (5.4 miles)
  • Liberty Park (5.5 miles)
  • Washington Square (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • LDS Foothill Stake Center (4.1 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.5 miles)

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