The Ridge Cottonwood is a senior living community at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, built in 2014, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, plus skilled nursing and home care, so folks needing anything from a bit of help with daily tasks to full dementia care can find services here, with 120 apartment homes set right in a secure, comfortable environment built for 138 residents. Residents get to choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, walk-in closets, and individual climate controls, plus granite countertops-every apartment aims to be safe and easy to move around in, with wheelchair-accessible showers and private baths. Staff are on duty 24/7 to help with everything from bathing, dressing, and medication reminders to more complex needs, including heavy care and transfers using a one-person, two-person, or lift system, with nurses and doctors available to keep an eye on health matters, and visiting professionals like dentists, podiatrists, and therapists coming by. Meals are available any time of day in a restaurant-style dining room with open seating and no fixed mealtimes, so residents never have to worry about catching a meal, and special diets like vegan, gluten-free, low-sodium, and others are supported, plus folks can opt for room service, eat in a private dining room, or request guest meals when family comes by. Pets are allowed, so cats and dogs can stay with residents in their private quarters, and there are pet-focused programs, plus garden spaces and walking paths outside for pets and people alike.
The Ridge Cottonwood keeps its programs diverse, offering social, educational, and recreational activities like Tai Chi, stretching, yoga including chair yoga, art classes, gardening, trivia nights, karaoke, live well programs, intergenerational events, community service projects, educational lectures, trips, outings, and wine tasting, with a full-time activity director making sure people have things to do, and there's a game room, a theater for movie nights, a library, a fitness center with instructors, and a spa and salon right on site as well. Technology features like the LifeLoop app help families stay updated with real-time photos and news about their loved ones, while air purification systems using NPBI help clean the air for everyone's comfort and safety. Memory care is handled in a specialized building with extra security, a separate entrance, and technology such as alarm bracelets for residents at risk of wandering; the Generations memory care program focuses on specialized plans, cognitive activities, and support for residents and families dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementia. Staff can handle residents who may be prone to wandering, acting out, or even major behavioral issues, giving special attention to those who might struggle the most, including extra help for anyone at risk of elopement or who needs reminders and supervision day and night.
The whole place is set up to help people age in place, with flexible care that adjusts as needs change, whether someone just wants a maintenance-free lifestyle with little help or must move to heavier care or memory support. Respite care and hospice services are options too, so short stays are possible if caregivers need a break or if someone's recovering from an illness or surgery, and home care is available for those who want to stay in their apartments but need more in-depth attention. There's transportation and parking for residents, with regular trips and adventures off-site to parks, stores, and other locations, while the location offers easy access to I-215, the Van Winkle Expressway, shopping, parks, and medical facilities. Safety features include secured memory care, camera monitoring, and awake staff 24/7, and devotional services both on-site and off-site mean spiritual needs are respected. The Ridge Cottonwood is a pet-friendly, luxury community, part of the Ridge portfolio and Integral Senior Living, focused on clear communication and support, offering virtual and in-person tours so families and future residents can see the community and staff, with resources like blogs, news, and a photo gallery to give even more information about what daily life and living options look like. State license number 2016-ALH-UT000645.
