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 #20 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 189 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #119 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 194 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #221 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 266 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type II
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 7, 2014
ExpirationJuly 31, 2027
CountySalt Lake
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
2 deficiencies
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.
4 Better
Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% below)
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (70% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 14 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (2 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.4 | 4.7 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.4 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 91% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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 |
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
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ridge Cottonwood
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1.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the UT Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Ridge Cottonwood | AL MC | Holladay (International Gardens) | 138
Facility
138
UT AVG
81
Rank
#20 / 189 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
UT AVG
49
Rank
#221 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
UT AVG
20
Rank
#119 / 194 | A | 5 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
UT AVG
14
Rank
#101 / 135 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#98 / 132 |
| Tradition Assisted Living | AL | West Valley City | 72
Facility
72
UT AVG
81
Rank
#103 / 189 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
UT AVG
49
Rank
#70 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
Facility
13
UT AVG
20
Rank
#116 / 194 | - | 4 | 0 | 0
Facility
0
UT AVG
14
Rank
#1 / 135 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 132 |
| Truewood by Merrill – Taylorsville | AL IL | S Taylorsville | - | Yes |
62
Facility
62
UT AVG
49
Rank
#89 / 266 | Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| West Side Center – Special Needs Long Term Care Facility | AL | West Valley City | - | No |
38
Facility
38
UT AVG
49
Rank
#180 / 266 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
How long has The Ridge Cottonwood been in business?
The Ridge Cottonwood has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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.
Has The Ridge Cottonwood had any deficiencies?
The Ridge Cottonwood has had 2 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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