The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Salt Lake City, UT
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Salt Lake City, UT
The Ridge Foothill is an assisted living and memory care community located at 2363 Foothill Drive in the Arcadia Heights neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah. Operating for nine years, the multi-story community features 162 beds, making it one of the larger senior housing options in the area.
The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Daily services include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, alongside help with dressing, bathing, medication management, and transition coordination.
Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, a movie theater, a hair salon, and an outdoor courtyard. The pet-friendly property sits five miles from downtown and carries a walk score of 29, meaning a car is needed for most errands.
Licensing inspections focus on standard administrative areas such as emergency preparedness drills, routine medication administration logs, equipment maintenance, and documentation of resident rights protocols.
Prospective residents and their families can contact the Foothill Drive leasing office directly to inquire about apartment availability and floor plans.
162-bed community Rank #9 / 189Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
9 years in operation Rank #139 / 194Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #201 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility - Type II
IssuanceDecember 8, 2016
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.
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.
Overall vs. UT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 At Avg
Metrics at Utah average:
• Deficiencies High (at UT avg)
• Deficiencies Low (at UT avg)
• Inspections with deficiencies (at UT avg) 4 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (50% below)
• Deficiencies High (at UT avg)
• Deficiencies Low (at UT avg)
• Inspections with deficiencies (at UT avg) 4 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies Moderate (100% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (63% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Deficiencies
Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record. Utah reports these by severity; the levels below add up to this figure.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (2 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies High
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at high severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has deficiencies high in line with the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 1).— At avg |
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Deficiencies Moderate
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at moderate severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 0 | 1 | This facility has 100% fewer deficiencies moderate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 1).↓ 100% better |
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Deficiencies Low
Part of the Deficiencies total above — those cited at low severity. The severity levels add up to the total.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has deficiencies low in line with the Utah average (1 vs. UT avg 1).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.8 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.3 vs. UT avg 0.8).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Utah average (8 vs. UT avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 2 | 2 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Utah average (2 vs. UT avg 2).— At avg |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 25% | 50% | This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah assisted living residence (25% vs. UT avg 50%).↓ 25% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 208 - 326 / 301 - 392 / 359 - 459 / 525 - 765 / 763 - 1096 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
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4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to The Ridge Foothill Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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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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 Foothill Senior Living | AL MC | Salt Lake City (Arcadia Heights) | 162
Facility
162
UT AVG
81
Rank
#9 / 189 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
UT AVG
49
Rank
#201 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
UT AVG
20
Rank
#139 / 194 | 8 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
UT AVG
14
Rank
#43 / 121 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#17 / 121 |
| Legacy Village of Sugar House | AL IL MC | Salt Lake City (Sugar House) | 160
Facility
160
UT AVG
81
Rank
#10 / 189 | Yes |
89
Facility
89
UT AVG
49
Rank
#2 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
UT AVG
20
Rank
#139 / 194 | 6 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
UT AVG
14
Rank
#43 / 121 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#17 / 121 |
| Escalante at Draper | AL MC | Draper | 106
Facility
106
UT AVG
81
Rank
#52 / 189 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
UT AVG
49
Rank
#98 / 266 | Private Rooms | 26
Facility
26
UT AVG
20
Rank
#67 / 194 | 1 | 1 | 14
Facility
14
UT AVG
14
Rank
#97 / 121 | 14.0
Facility
14.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#103 / 121 |
| Coventry Senior Living | AL IL MC | Salt Lake City (Cottonwood Heights) | 74
Facility
74
UT AVG
81
Rank
#98 / 189 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
UT AVG
49
Rank
#108 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 10
Facility
10
UT AVG
20
Rank
#131 / 194 | 1 | 1 | 15
Facility
15
UT AVG
14
Rank
#101 / 121 | 15.0
Facility
15.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#107 / 121 |
| Sarah Daft Home | AL IL | Salt Lake City (East Central) | 39
Facility
39
UT AVG
81
Rank
#155 / 189 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
UT AVG
49
Rank
#121 / 266 | Studio / 1 Bed | 42
Facility
42
UT AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 194 | 1 | 1 | 20
Facility
20
UT AVG
14
Rank
#110 / 121 | 20.0
Facility
20.0
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#114 / 121 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridge Foothill Senior Living
What neighborhood is The Ridge Foothill Senior Living in?
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living is in the Arcadia Heights neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
Is The Ridge Foothill Senior Living in a walkable area?
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has The Ridge Foothill Senior Living been in business?
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Ridge Foothill Senior Living?
Yes, The Ridge Foothill Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Ridge Foothill Senior Living have?
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living has 162 beds.
Has The Ridge Foothill Senior Living had any deficiencies?
The Ridge Foothill Senior Living has had 2 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Are there photos of The Ridge Foothill Senior Living?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Ridge Foothill Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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