All About St. George, Utah

The St. George area was originally inhabited by the Virgin River Anasazi and later the Southern Paiute tribe. The first Europeans to arrive were in the Dominguez-Escalante expedition in 1776, and St. George was founded as a cotton mission in 1861. The town was established for the purpose of producing cotton locally in Utah so that the Latter-Day Saint settlers wouldn’t need to rely on obtaining it from the Confederacy. Eventually, cotton was abandoned as the main driver of the economy in the area, but St. George thrived anyway because railroads brought visitists eager to visit Zion National Park.

A number of interesting natural formations are within the city limits of St. George from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Permian periods. The reason so much of the rock is red in appearance is that it is full of iron oxide (the same substance as rust on metal). You can see the red hills of the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve to the north of town, hundreds of petroglyphs along the Tempi’po’op Trail in the Santa Clara Reserve, and even lava flows to the east and west of the historic area of the city.

Spring Gardens Senior Living and St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah is an ideal place for seniors: beautiful weather, stunning red rock landscapes, and a variety of entertainment options. Spring Gardens offers the best care for seniors in Washington County, including independent living, assisting living and memory care.

Here at Spring Gardens, we focus on the individual. We understand that each person has different preferences and needs, so we are flexible. Our residents are free to eat at a time that’s convenient for them; we don’t limit them to a certain dining schedule, and we provide a variety of foods and options. Our residents are involved in a range of activities inside and outside of our community. To give our residents the best care possible, we have a full-time nurse on staff.

Zion National Park and Spring Gardens Senior Living

One of the most famous national parks in Utah is less than an hour away from Spring Gardens Senior Living. The park’s unique geography is home to an unusual diversity of plant and animal life. Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. Visitors to Zion National Park will have plenty to do while taking in the amazing sights, from guided horseback riding to nature walks to rock climbing.

We are proud to receive the Best of Southern Utah award for our excellent senior living community! Thank you to all those who voted for us and we hope to continue serving our seniors for many years to come.

Located just off the freeway and close to popular restaurants and shopping in the heart of St. George, we make it easy for friends and family to visit. Stop by today and feel the difference here at Spring Gardens.

To get here, take Green Springs Drive Exit 10 off of I-15 and turn right onto Red Cliff’s Drive. Turn left at 2720 East (just before Texas Roadhouse Restaurant). Look for Spring Gardens Senior Living on the right.