Garden Villas South is a senior living facility located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Operated by The Delmar Gardens Family, it provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The primary care focus is on assisted living, with additional support for residents who benefit from the independent or memory care options. The community features a variety of amenities, including multiple dining venues, swimming pools, game rooms, and spaces for religious services. Apartments are described as spacious and updated, and the campus offers modern common areas and attractive outdoor spaces. Residents have access to an onsite barber and beauty salon, fitness programs including yoga and chair yoga, and a calendar of planned social activities, clubs, and events designed to foster an active and engaging environment.
Care and medical support at Garden Villas South encompass a range of resident needs. Incontinence care, ambulatory support, and medication management are available as part of the assisted living services. The staff can provide standby supervision for bathing, eating, and dressing, while toileting is handled as self-care by the residents. The community also offers diabetes care and regular podiatry services, as well as specialized memory care accommodations for those experiencing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Residents have access to onsite health and wellness programs, and fitness activities are available to help maintain mobility and overall wellbeing. The community supports English-speaking residents.
Residents benefit from Garden Villas South's complimentary transportation services, which are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. This transportation ensures that residents can easily attend offsite medical appointments or participate in activities and errands outside the community as needed.
Feedback from residents and families consistently highlights the cleanliness of the facility, the quality and variety of meals, and the attentiveness of staff members, particularly during move-in and when addressing requests. The range of amenities and planned social opportunities receives positive mention, and residents appreciate the ability to smoothly transition between different care levels within the community as their needs change. Reviewers commonly note that the community is especially well-suited for seniors needing minimal or moderate daily assistance. Some families have expressed concerns regarding staffing ratios for those requiring a higher level of care, indicating that individuals with more intensive needs might require transition to a higher level of care such as skilled nursing. Nonetheless, the overall sentiment among families and residents is positive, with particular satisfaction regarding the array of activities and quality of the living environment at Garden Villas South.
Costs at this community start at $2,295 and range up to $6,250. The average price in the community is $4,272, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,150. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.