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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Desert Mound, UT
If you’re looking for independent living in the Desert Mound area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Desert Mound. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Desert Mound, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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We have been extremely happy with everything! I would want others to know that it is just an awesome place. The staff is excellent and they really make the residents feel welcome and part of a community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Activities are fun and help to strech our bodies. Special activities such as cowboy entertainment, along with a sock hop and lots of music and movies for us to enjoy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.7
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11 reviews
Activities are fun and help to strech our bodies. Special activities such as cowboy entertainment, along with a sock hop and lots of music and movies for us to enjoy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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60 reviews
Mother instantly fell in love with the staff and cleanliness. Price was more affordable. Difficulty reaching staff after 5pm. Front desk not manned after 5pm. Frequent changes in administrative staff. TV...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountain views, The Meadows at Escalante is a vibrant, cozy senior living community located near Intermountain Health Care St. George as well as The Shoppes at Zion, Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park and St. George Museum. Wake up every day in...
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8.7
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64 reviews
Love the caregivers! You need more of them. The caregiver to patient ratio should be higher. We're very happy with the facility and we would recommend them to other families based on the experience we had.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Southgate Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care services to seniors in the Washington County, Utah area. We are located in Saint George overlooking the Southgate Golf course. Residents enjoy our close proximity to several natural areas including the famous Red Cliffs National...
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The activities get a 5+++, even though my mom would not participate! [name removed] is amazing! 5 They are fantastic! I just wish they would communicate more. I live an hour away, see her every week, talk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Haven at Sky Mountain is an exquisitely appointed independent and assisted living and memory care campus nestled in the heart of beautiful southern Utah.As a locally owned and operated independent and assisted living facility providing 24-hour support in Utah, we pride ourselves in our...
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Everything gets 5 stars, for the food, I would rate that a 7 if I could!!! Although the facility is not shiny and new like several others that I had visited, it has a much more "home-like" feeling to it....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A quality experience in an affordable luxury setting. Built in 2001, Sterling Court is still at the top of the industry winning the silver medal for Best of Southern Utah 2021 in Assisted Living. Nestled in the heart of St. George, our location is conveniently located for any destination in...
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7 reviews
For the past few years Sterling Court has invited Siva Pasefika (Polynesian Entertainment group) to entertain their residents and take them on a whimsical journey throughout the South Pacific through dance...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sterling Court Assisted Living offers the largest, most spacious assisted living apartments in Southern Utah. We invite you to tour our studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. At Sterling Court Assisted Living, we offer an on-site, full-time nurse that is available 24/7, and we are the...
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The memory care center needs more staffing so that they are able to give more attention to the residents. They are in the common areas a lot of time and can miss important things. However this is something...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Enjoy An Elevated LifestyleYou should never be asked to choose between a carefree retirement of independence or one rich in quality care. Especially when you can have both at our assisted living and memory care community in Cedar City, Utah. Whether you are just beginning your search for a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We chose Ridgeview Gardens because of the size of the facility, it is a little bit smaller so she would not get lost in the shuffle. They are very easy to work with and always available. I would recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Celebrate life at Ridgeview Gardens A vibrant Life Enrichment program offering adventures, opportunities to learn and wellness activities. The moment you walk in to Ridgeview Gardens, you'll be greeted with warm and friendly faces, a joyful atmosphere, and a place where you...
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Communication is wonderful and the staff is warm and friendly. They all know my mother by name and greet her in the hallway, etc. If she falls or if they have a question, they call me immediately and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My Dad has been at this facility for 5 months now. He loves the staff and the activities. He made the decision to come here and we all agree it was the best thing he could've done for himself.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in the heart of Cedar City, BeeHive Homes of Cedar City features family-style living in a residential setting. At BeeHive Homes of Cedar City, we focus on making you feel at home. As a result, we are committed to providing quality care at every level and are dedicated to building lifelong...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Desert Mound, UT
The average cost of senior living in Desert Mound is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paragonah, UT with an average of $3,513 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Desert Mound, UT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Desert Mound, UT vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Desert Mound, UT by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Desert Mound
Recent reviews for independent living in Desert Mound
Southgate Senior Living in Saint George, UT
4.1
The former Family Advisor, [name removed] was hands-on and visible to residents and their families. The new guy hasn't reached out, or at least not to me. Most things are running the same. My mom moved in in [date removed]. Ownership changed in March, same year. The compassion [name removed] ...
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The Haven at Sky Mountain Assisted Living in Hurricane, UT
5.0
We went with The Haven at Sky Mountain because when we walked in we saw how nice it was, it was the nicest we saw in the area for sure. The rooms are open and bright and that matters a lot that way you do not feel like you are cooped up. Everything could not be more perfect, they are top notch ...
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Ridgeview Gardens of St. George
5.0
We moved our mom to Ridgeview Gardens from another senior living facility, where she had lived for about five years. The other facility was large and as Mom declined in health and abilities we felt she was kind of falling through the cracks there. Ridgeview Gardens is small and more intimate and ...
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Desert Mound independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Mound independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Mound, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Mound independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Mound partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Mound independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Mound communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Mound independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Desert Mound offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
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Ovation Sienna Hills, Legacy Village of St. George and The Meadows at Escalante are the top-rated independent living facilities near Desert Mound, Utah. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Desert Mound, Utah. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Desert Mound, Utah are Ovation Sienna Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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