Ground has been broken in Washington, near St. George, for a $86 million senior living village in the Sienna Hills section of the city. And the project, dubbed Ovation at Sienna Hills, is already growing. Developers have announced the addition of 25 private villas to the original 300 units already announced. The new community is scheduled to open in fall 2020.
Local officials joined officers from the Avamere Family of Companies at a recent groundbreaking ceremony at the 740-acre site within the Sienna Hills master-planned community near the corner of Washington Parkway and East Telegraph Street, just off Interstate 15 exit 13 in Washington.
“We are very excited to announce the Villas at Ovation Sienna Hills,” said Ryan Haller, chief development officer at PDCo, the developer building the Ovation campus. “This is in direct response to the comments and suggestions we’ve been hearing from the local community about how we can better serve active seniors.”
In additional to the 300 apartment-style units, the private villas will offer six floor plans and be named after local landmarks. The community will feature a clubhouse and pickleball courts. Residents will have access to the two-building Ovation campus, including the Red Rocks Courtyard, a rooftop deck, a business center, a library, a theater room, a convenience store and a chapel.
“Ovation continues to invest in the people and economy of Southern Utah,” said Pam Palermo, president of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce. “This is an exciting announcement not only because of the jobs it will create, but because it represents the newest opportunity for active adults to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle of our region.”
“Just like at a country club, residents will receive a culinary allowance good at any Ovation restaurant, bistro or coffee shop,” Haller added. “That means you can cook for yourself in your own kitchen, join others in the Zion Clubhouse or outside for a barbecue or take a short walk or ride over to Ovation North for fine-dining experiences.” Restaurants include Millers@Washington, Bees Knees Bistro, and 1861 fine dining, named for the year the St. George area was settled.