Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cottonwood Heights, UT

Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cottonwood Heights, UT

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights

Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights is a memory care and assisted living community located at 7235 Union Park Ave in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. The 3-story building sits in a very walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 73), where most errands and essentials are within comfortable reach on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family alike.

The community offers flexibility in housing with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 225 to 650 square feet, allowing residents to choose an environment that suits their personal needs and preferences. Pets are welcome, which can be particularly meaningful for residents with longtime companions.

Truewood by Merrill provides homemaker services at approximately 4 hours per week and offers respite care for up to 10 days per year, along with access to legal aid. For those managing care needs, the community accepts Medicare through the Medicare Savings Program and Medicaid through the Utah Aging Waiver, giving families multiple pathways to fund care. The community also features transportation services and fitness and recreation programs to support an active lifestyle.

The walkable location, coupled with housing flexibility and dedicated support services, makes this an appealing option for individuals and families seeking memory care or assisted living in an accessible, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. An in-person tour will give you a real sense of the community’s daily rhythms, staff interactions, and how well the home might serve your loved one’s needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #37 / 266Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 225 / 310 / 390 / 440 - 650 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights

2 bedroom
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Sunrise of Sandy
AL
MC
Sandy
116
Facility 116
UT AVG 81
Rank #45 / 189
Yes
45
Facility 45
UT AVG 49
Rank #156 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 20
Rank #94 / 194
A+51
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.2
Facility 0.2
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #9 / 121
Legacy House of Taylorsville
AL
MC
NH
RC
Taylorsville
105
Facility 105
UT AVG 81
Rank #54 / 189
No
56
Facility 56
UT AVG 49
Rank #115 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 20
Rank #89 / 194
-41
1
Facility 1
UT AVG 14
Rank #6 / 121
0.3
Facility 0.3
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #17 / 121
Twin Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
South Salt Lake
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 81
Rank #88 / 189
Yes
77
Facility 77
UT AVG 49
Rank #23 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
UT AVG 20
Rank #168 / 194
A+126
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 14
Rank #88 / 121
1.0
Facility 1.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #59 / 121
The Charleston at Cedar Hills
AL
RC
Cedar Hills (Pleasant Grove)
78
Facility 78
UT AVG 81
Rank #88 / 189
Yes
43
Facility 43
UT AVG 49
Rank #162 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
UT AVG 20
Rank #94 / 194
-11
3
Facility 3
UT AVG 14
Rank #51 / 121
3.0
Facility 3.0
UT AVG 4.7
Rank #78 / 121
Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights
AL
MC
Cottonwood Heights-Yes
73
Facility 73
UT AVG 49
Rank #37 / 266
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Utah

Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights is located in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+
General Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
UT

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+
General Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
UT

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+
General UT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
UT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General UT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
UT

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral)
General UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
UT

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Benefits
Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+
General UT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights

Is Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights in a walkable area?

Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights?

Yes, Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights?

Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights is located at 7235 Union Park Ave, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047.

What is the phone number of Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights?

(801) 568-9909 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, Cottonwood Heights.

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