Salt Lake City, UT · 81 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Salt Lake City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,100–$11,950/mo
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Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek
1205 East 4725 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 · Salt Lake County
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 85% full (66 of 77 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Salt Lake City
Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, UT, with 77 certified beds and an average of about 66 residents per day. It operates as part of the Monument Health Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.85 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $17,940 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.38 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Salt Lake City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 77
- Avg. residents/day
- 66
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Monument Health Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 465074
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,100–$11,950/mo (median $9,700) | Local market estimate |
| Skilled Nursing | $7,040/mo | State Medicaid rate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salt Lake City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.38
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.85
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($17,940)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-04-04
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (28 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-04-04Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-04-04Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2024-04-04Severity E — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-05-05Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022-05-05Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 | Fine | $17,940 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1205 East 4725 South, Salt Lake City, UT
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek
How much does Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek cost?
Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Salt Lake City, UT area typically runs $8,100–$11,950 per month (median $9,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek?
Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek?
Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek has 28 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek have availability?
Typically 85% full (66 of 77 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek offer?
Monument Healthcare Cottonwood Creek in Salt Lake City, UT offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 77 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Salt Lake City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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