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Garden Villas South

13457 Tesson Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

★ 5.022 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Garden Villas South

Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community continues the grand tradition of excellence established by the Delmar Gardens Family in 1965. Based in St. Louis and owned by the same local family for over 55 years, everything we do is founded upon a unique philosophy of love, care and understanding – a philosophy we nurture in all aspects of our daily lives and those of our residents and staff…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,060/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,860/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,700/month

Care fees not included

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Semi-Private

Assisted Living

Published starting price

$4,025/month

Care fees not included

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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,610/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,510/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,450/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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Semi-Private

Independent Living

Published starting price

$2,925/month

Care fees not included

Checked October 17, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Semi-Private$2,925 observed · tracking future changes
$2,925Oct 17, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

EXCELLENT PLACE FOR MOM.

Garden Villas is a great place to reside. The staff are friendly, professional and helpful. Activities are great the food is good. The place is always clean. Mom shares a room they each have their own bathroom and bedroom and share a kitchen and living room. It's the best thing we did for my mom.

WLEAugust 21, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Top Marks for an Outstanding Operation

It is excellent. My mom loves it, the food is really good. I was just there with her for weekend brunch which is delicious and a bargain. The staff are really nice and caring. She has a roommate to save on costs, but it is a giant two-bedroom apartment. the kitchen is all brand new appliances and they really take care of everything there. It is definitely the best place that is month-to-month with no upfront `buy in`.

Dan GJuly 20, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Garden Villas South

Meets Mom's care needs, Friendly, Staff longevity, Daily Events, Price, Helpfulness. We are very pleased. Garden Villas South stood out as the perfect choice after visiting four assisted-living communities. They provided exceptional care in a clean and cheerful environment at a reasonable price. What truly impressed us was their friendly and experienced staff. Their genuine enjoyment of providing service to the elderly made our decision easy.

Renee.June 2, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful place

Cleanliness, Price, Professional Staff, Variety of food options. I would recommend to anyone. Also Variety of services

WarrenMarch 12, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

My experience

The Bus service is great! Lots of activities are available. The Workers are really helpful. The Rooms are well-lit and homey. Also Pets are welcome. Yes, I would recommend Garden Villas South to other families.

AnonymousFebruary 19, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Excellent friendly place love it.

See category ratings
Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousFebruary 16, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 17, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Anytime Dining
  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Guest Meals
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available

Activities & engagement

  • Holiday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • Dances
  • Tai Chi
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Wii Bowling
  • Happy Hour
  • Forever Fit
  • Water Aerobics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Gardening Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Well Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Art Classes
  • Trivia Games

Outdoor spaces

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Barber Shop
  • Main Street Shops
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Swimming Pool
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Garden View
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 17, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required