St Joseph Villa Assisted Living in Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Interior

    A cozy and modern lobby with comfortable seating and decorative plants.

  • Outdoors

    A modern architectural building surrounded by lush green trees.

  • Decor

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs on a wooden floor.

  • Building

    A hospital building with a modern architectural design under a clear sky.

  • Trees

    A peaceful park scene with lush greenery and a gazebo in the sunlight.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation center therapy room equipped with exercise machines and therapeutic tools.

  • Church

    An interior view of a church featuring an altar, seating arrangements, and a crucifix on the wall.

St Joseph Villa Assisted Living in Salt Lake City, UT

St Joseph Villa Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, UT.

Information last verified:

451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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

4.1 from 110 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of St Joseph Villa Assisted Living

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff care shows up in reviews

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, compassionate staff who respond to needs.

Many reviews highlight staff as a key reason families felt comfort during rehab, assisted living, or long-term care. Several residents’ loved ones describe caregivers as gentle, patient, and professional, including examples of proactive attention and timely updates. Some reviewers also call out specific team members (nurses, CNAs, therapy, respiratory staff) for care that felt personal rather than routine. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, describing neglect or rude interactions, but the overall theme of staff presence—either as a strength or a concern—runs through the feedback.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities and therapy keep people engaged

Families describe regular activities and therapy time that help residents stay involved.

A number of reviewers mention planned activities and entertainment, including examples like bingo, coloring, and concerts, plus parties and special events. For rehab specifically, one family describes daily gym outings and regular therapy support tied to discharge goals. Several reviews also connect engagement to day-to-day comfort, describing residents looking forward to activities and staff teams creating a routine with purpose. Even when a review is critical, the contrast with others’ engagement-focused experiences is clear in how residents spend their time.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by review

Food gets mixed feedback, with praise on some meals and complaints on others.

Some families say the food was good, meals were comforting, and lunches were strong, tying dining to an overall positive experience. Others describe problems like food being horrible, meals being carb-heavy, or food being wasted. A few comments also connect dining to daily comfort (hot meals and routine) versus frustration (missed expectations about what and how residents are eating). Overall, food quality appears inconsistent across the reviews.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Communication can be uneven

Several reviews praise updates to families, while others report poor communication and follow-through.

Some families describe receiving direct calls, staying informed on progress, and getting quick responses when concerns came up. Others report the opposite: residents’ families say they weren’t adequately informed during care planning, that concerns weren’t addressed, or that care plan meetings didn’t lead to action. A few critical reviews also describe delays in addressing symptoms and difficulty getting assistance after hours. Because both patterns show up in the feedback, communication and follow-through appear to depend on the situation and unit.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Salt Lake City International (7 miles away) Salt Lake City International (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Salt Lake City, Utah offers a convenient location with easy access to various amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, parks, transportation options, cafes, physicians, places of worship, hospitals, and theaters. The proximity to multiple pharmacies ensures easy access to medication and healthcare services. There are also a variety of dining options nearby catering to different tastes. The abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Close proximity to public transportation hubs makes it easy to get around the city. Additionally, the presence of medical facilities and places of worship adds to the convenience and sense of community in the area. Overall, this part of Salt Lake City offers a diverse range of services and amenities that cater well for senior living needs.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Smith's Food & Drug (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Harmons (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • The New Golden Dragon Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Amour Café (0.9 miles)
  • Little World Chinese Restaurant (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Hub & Spoke Diner (1.3 miles)
  • Sushi Burrito (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Fairmont Park (0.9 miles)
  • Sugar House Park (1.5 miles)
  • Liberty Park (2 miles)
  • Imperial Park (2.1 miles)
  • Bonneville Glen (2.2 miles)
  • Washington Square (2.3 miles)
  • Sunnyside Park (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • TRAX Central Pointe (1 miles)
  • TRAX Millcreek (2.1 miles)
  • Trax Ballpark Staion (2.6 miles)
  • TRAX Meadowbrook (3 miles)
  • Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub Salt Lake Central (3 miles)
  • UTA FrontRunner North Temple Station (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Coffee Garden (1.6 miles)
  • Publik Coffee Roasters (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Stratford Proper (1.9 miles)
  • Salt Lake Coffee Break (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Three Pines Coffee (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Central City Community Health Center (2.2 miles)
  • Nephrology Associates of Utah (2.7 miles)
  • House Call Doctors (2.7 miles)
  • Omega Interventional Pain Clinic (2.8 miles)
  • The Eye Institute of Utah (2.8 miles)
  • Ear Nose & Throat Center (2.9 miles)
  • Utah Cancer Specialists (2.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • LDS Foothill Stake Center (2.3 miles)
  • Cathedral of the Madeleine (2.9 miles)
  • Salt Lake Tabernacle (3 miles)
  • Conference Center (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • United States Government (2.8 miles)
  • George E Wahlen VA Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • St Mark's Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • Valley Mental Health (3.3 miles)
  • Intermountain Pharmacy - LDS Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Moran Patient Support (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Megaplex 12 at The Gateway (3 miles)
  • Imax Theatre Clark Planetarium (3 miles)

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