Best Independent Living in St George, Utah

Best-rated independent living in St. George

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

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   Southgate Assisted & Senior Living

   4.8 (139 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Southgate draws praise for attentive staff and memory care support, though a 2024 ownership change reportedly affected staffing, food quality, and billing terms.

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   Abbington Senior Living of St George

   4.9 (36 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   Abbington is described as clean and modern with compassionate staff, especially in memory care, though one visitor raised concerns about hygiene and conduct.

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   Sterling Court - An Elegant Assisted Living Community in Southern Utah

   4.8 (52 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   Sterling Court residents often stay for years, with families praising caring staff and food, though some note billing and slow safety response issues.

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   Legacy Village of St George

   4.7 (134 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   Legacy Village impresses families with its resort-style setting and attentive staff, though some report food quality, billing, and day-to-day care concerns.

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   Beehive Cottages Independent Senior LivingVerified

   4.7 (31 reviews)· Independent Living

   Beehive Cottages offers a private, home-like setting with caring staff, tasty meals, and a pet-friendly layout with private yards for dogs.

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   Templeview Independent Living

   5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

   Templeview holds a perfect rating from just six reviews, leaving little detailed feedback about daily life or amenities.

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   Beehive Homes of St George - Snow Canyon

   5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Beehive Homes of St George, Snow Canyon offers an intimate, family-style setting where residents are known by name, though reviews are few.

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   SunRiver Communities

   4.2 (59 reviews)· Independent Living

   SunRiver is a homeowner-purchase 55+ community where residents enjoy the climate and golf, though some describe cliquish social circles and HOA rules.

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   Rosecrest Assisted & Independent Living

   4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

What families say about independent living in St. George

Counted across the review summaries of 9 St. George communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often praise caring, attentive staff and the condition of buildings and grounds, each mentioned by 54% of the 13 communities, along with activities and social life at 46% and food and dining at 38%. On the concern side, staff attitude and cost or billing issues each come up in 38% of communities, while communication with families is noted in 31% and staffing levels or turnover in 23%.

How families pay for independent living in Utah

Most families in Utah cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, proceeds from the sale of a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family holds a policy, can also help offset the monthly cost, though coverage details and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care.

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