Salt Lake City independent living residents have several excellent, high ranking medical facilities to choose from.
LDS hospital
, is the highest ranking hospital in Utah by US News, was ranked the best for performing highly in 5 adult specialties including cancer, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology and paleontology. LDS scored high in their patient safety as well as for demonstrating a commitment to the reduction of medical mistakes and accidents. Second on the list of highest ranking hospitals in Utah was University of Utah Health Care, also located in Salt Lake City. Some of the specialties this teaching hospital ranked high in include geriatrics, nephrology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology, cancer and orthopedics. The hospital is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.