Garden Villas sits in West St. Louis County and has been locally owned by the Delmar Gardens Family since 1965, offering a steady tradition of care for more than 55 years, always rooted in a simple philosophy of love, understanding, and attention to quality. The community has a full range of senior living options for people looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, and you'll find a range of apartments like alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts with floor-to-ceiling windows, full-size kitchen appliances, closets, large windows, and patio doors for natural light and ease of movement, making things brighter and open, which helps a lot as the days go by, and there are over 22 floor plan choices so people can pick what suits them best. People praise the friendly and attentive staff and the warm building environment, and reviews often score Garden Villas 9.6 or 9.7 out of 10, pointing to positive feedback from residents and families over the years.
Garden Villas keeps daily life active and convenient, with plenty of activities, outings, and weekly entertainment, and has things like an on-site theater, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor and outdoor pool, a putting green at Garden Villas North, room for pets, and community spaces like the multipurpose room with a kitchenette, a billiards/game room, party rooms, a library and computer lab, and a custom ice cream parlor, so there's always something to do if you want some variety in your day, and social and wellness programs help people stay involved and connected. Amenities include chef-prepared meals, a full-service dining room, private dining for special occasions, weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, flat linen service, all utilities except telephone, WiFi, valet parking, grocery and package delivery, snow removal, and reserved parking, so the little things are looked after, which helps people live a bit easier. Apartments are wheelchair accessible, and you'll find emergency response systems, on-site managers, and an intercom system for added safety. There's scheduled transportation for errands, doctor's visits, or outings, and the community offers daily courtesies like hanging pictures and moving furniture when people want to settle in.
The campus fits a full continuum of care, so residents can move between independent living, assisted living, home care, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, wound management, hospice and palliative care, and MedResources, all without having to leave the familiar neighborhood, which suits people whose health needs may change. Garden Villas offers respite care, transitional stays, and pharmacy services too, and the staff receives continued training like CNA programs. Specialized programs for memory care help support adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, keeping their needs in mind with secure environments and attentive support. There are special spaces and services available for Christian Scientists through Glenridge, and even an early childhood education center and on-site skilled nursing for those who might need them. Garden Villas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with membership in the Organization of Residential Homes, so there's a sense of stability and accountability to the community, and there's no entrance or endowment fee, so people can move in and pay a monthly rate. Garden Villas provides maintenance-free independent living for adults age 55 and over, and each campus comes with its own unique features and staff, but across all buildings, the guiding principles are the same: friendly faces, good food, opportunities to stay active, and care that changes as needs change, all built over a long history in the area.
