
Compare Assisted Living around West Valley
The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
| The Ridge Cottonwood | AL MC | 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 | 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 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
UT AVG
4.7
Rank
#43 / 110 |
| Highland Cove Retirement | AL IL | 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 | S Taylorsville | - | Yes |
62
Facility
62
UT AVG
47
Rank
#92 / 280 | Studio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Offering 72 beds in West Valley City, Utah, Tradition Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Salt Lake County. The two-story residence features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can choose from several housing options as their needs change over time. The community has served older adults for 13 years.
Residents have access to transportation services along with a regular schedule of fitness and recreation activities. There are also walking paths, an education center on site, and well-lit common areas for other opportunities to stay active and spend time with others. Meal plans and daily activities help create a structured, social routine. The community is pet-friendly for residents who want to have a pet.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 67, making it moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while other errands and outings are easier by car. This gives residents and visiting family a neighborhood to get around in.
State inspections have mainly focused on administrative and safety documentation, including medication administration procedures, emergency preparedness planning, and recordkeeping, rather than substantiated concerns about resident care. Families visiting Tradition Assisted Living should ask how these areas are managed in the community’s daily operations.
For over 40 years, Highland Cove Retirement has gained recognition because of their praised service and consumer satisfaction. Residents of independent and assisted living are encouraged to find independence in the midst of the quality service they receive. The upscale senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals that is able to meet all their needs. They provide a stimulating environment where their mental, physical, and emotional needs are being met through the assistance of the compassionate and professional care staff. Highland Cove Retirement is a person-centered community that guarantees residents are able to live life on their own terms as independently as possible.
As a proud member of the Century Park Associates, Highland Cove provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Independent living and assisted living residents can find a list of possibilities that interest them with the amenities and services that cater to their day to day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more. There’s an array of possibilities waiting to be discovered at the Highland Cove Retirement community.
Truewood by Merrill – Taylorsville prides themselves on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience at the community. Truewood promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any residents. The independent living, assisted living, and memory care community boasts of being an “attainable resident-and-family-centered” community where it essentially is friendly to the affordability and practicality of what the families need. Just as any Truewood by Merrill senior living home, independence is promoted by every living option; Truewood boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy given by the residents.
Truewood service caters the essential amenities and services available to residents such as the housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage an engagement among seniors.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in West Valley, UT
What is the average cost of assisted living in West Valley, UT?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in West Valley, UT is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in West Valley, UT?
Assisted living in West Valley, UT typically ranges from $4,500–$7,100 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in West Valley, UT?
Assisted living facilities in West Valley, UT typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Utah?
Assisted living in Utah supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Utah?
Assisted living in Utah is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Utah Medicaid cover assisted living?
Utah Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Utah) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.







