Quick answers
- Is Desert Willows Memory Care licensed?
- Desert Willows Memory Care appears on the official license list of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) (list dated February 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility - Type II”, license number F23-106607, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Desert Willows Memory Care have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 48. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Desert Willows Memory Care?
- 333 East 1160 South, Saint George, UT 84770, Washington County, Utah.
- What is the phone number of Desert Willows Memory Care?
- (435) 628-2262, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St. George Regional Hospital, St George (about 7.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Beehive Homes of St George #10.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 12
- Beehive Homes of St George #20.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 15
- Desert Oaks I0.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 117
- Desert Oaks II0.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 16
- Legacy Village St. George0.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 156
- Oasis Senior Living #50.0 mi · Saint George, UT · capacity 14
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St. George Regional Hospital7.5 mi · St George, UT
- Mesa View Regional Hospital35 mi · Mesquite, NV
- Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital50 mi · Cedar City, UT
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility - Type II |
|---|---|
| License number | F23-106607 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 48 |
| Address | 333 East 1160 South, Saint George, UT 84770 |
| County | Washington |
| State | Utah |
| Phone | (435) 628‑2262 |
| Licensing agency | Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Utah — Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), list dated February 1, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances