The Ridge Cottonwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Holladay, UT
The Ridge Cottonwood
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Holladay, UT
Offering assisted living and memory care in Holladay, Utah, The Ridge Cottonwood is a senior living community in the International Gardens neighborhood on Highland Drive. The two-story community has served residents for 11 years. It provides 138 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families several housing options to choose from.
Residents receive support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. They also have access to speech, occupational, and physical therapy. The community provides transportation, housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, and move-in assistance, helping reduce many of the everyday responsibilities for residents and their families. A dedicated memory care neighborhood offers a more structured and supportive setting for residents living with cognitive conditions without leaving the community.
Residents gather in a restaurant-style dining room for meals. A private dining room is available for family visits and special occasions. The community also features on-site movie theaters, a game room, and a landscaped courtyard where residents can relax or spend time with others. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving into the community.
Steven Christensen is the Executive Director. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 22, making it a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a short drive instead of a walk.
State inspections have consistently found The Ridge Cottonwood meeting regulatory requirements in areas such as staff qualifications, resident rights, medication administration, emergency preparedness, and building maintenance. There are also no substantiated complaints in the inspection records.
138-bed community Rank #22 / 194Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 194 homes in Utah for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
12 years in operation Rank #121 / 197Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 197 homes in Utah for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #224 / 280Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th out of 280 homes in Utah for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Utah facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type Ii
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 7, 2014
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountySalt Lake
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Steven Christensen, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Inspection History
In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Utah average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% below)
Latest Inspection
August 25, 2025
Routine
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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5 | 3 | This facility has had 67% more total inspections than the Utah average (5 vs. UT avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 67% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
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1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
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20% | 67% | This facility has 47 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (20% vs. UT avg 67%).↓ 47% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 25, 2025 routine inspection found no significant deficiencies or noncompliance issues at the facility.
- The facility met regulatory requirements for personnel qualifications, resident rights, medication administration, emergency preparedness, and maintenance.
- No complaints were investigated or substantiated during the most recent inspection.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 361 - 408 / 554 - 583 / 854 - 948 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ridge Cottonwood
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Holladay's city center to The Ridge Cottonwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
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| The Ridge Cottonwood |
AL
MC
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Holladay (International Gardens) |
138
Facility
138
UT AVG
83
Rank
#22 / 194
| Yes |
22
Facility
22
UT AVG
47
Rank
#224 / 280
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
12
Facility
12
UT AVG
20
Rank
#121 / 197
| A | 5 | 1 | - | - |
| Tradition Assisted Living |
AL
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West Valley City |
72
Facility
72
UT AVG
83
Rank
#106 / 194
| Yes |
67
Facility
67
UT AVG
47
Rank
#73 / 280
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
13
Facility
13
UT AVG
20
Rank
#119 / 197
| - | 4 | 2 |
13
Facility
13
UT AVG
14
Rank
#53 / 110
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3.3
Facility
3.3
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#43 / 110
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| Highland Cove Retirement |
AL
IL
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Millcreek | - | Yes |
56
Facility
56
UT AVG
47
Rank
#118 / 280
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
25
Facility
25
UT AVG
20
Rank
#72 / 197
| A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Truewood by Merrill – Taylorsville |
AL
IL
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S Taylorsville | - | Yes |
62
Facility
62
UT AVG
47
Rank
#92 / 280
| Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridge Cottonwood
What neighborhood is The Ridge Cottonwood in?
The Ridge Cottonwood is in the International Gardens neighborhood of Holladay.
Is The Ridge Cottonwood in a walkable area?
The Ridge Cottonwood has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
When does The Ridge Cottonwood's license expire?
According to UT state health department records, The Ridge Cottonwood's license expires on July 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Ridge Cottonwood?
Yes, The Ridge Cottonwood allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Ridge Cottonwood have?
The Ridge Cottonwood has 138 beds.
Are there photos of The Ridge Cottonwood?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Ridge Cottonwood in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Ridge Cottonwood?
The Ridge Cottonwood is located at 5600 Highland Dr, Holladay, UT 84121.
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