96-year-old man found dead in pool at St. George senior living center
Apr 9, 2025, 10:10 AM | Updated: 12:04 pm
A 96-year-old man was found unresponsive in a pool at Legacy Village Premier Senior Living in St. George on April 7, 2025. (Google Earth)
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SALT LAKE CITY — A 96-year-old man in a St. George senior home was found unresponsive in a pool on Monday, according to police and the senior living organization.
The man was found around 1 p.m. in the water on the premises of Legacy Village Premier Senior Living. The man was in the water along with his electric wheelchair. Officer Tiffany Mitchell with St. George police said detectives did not suspect there to be foul play in his death.
A statement from Legacy Village detailed the pool involved, which it said complied with all regulations for pools in independent residential communities. The senior living organization said safety and well-being are at the core of “everything we do.”
“As part of our independent living program, residents live with autonomy and are not continuously monitored as in other levels of care,” it said. “This structure allows residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle.”
St. George police launched an investigation, and the center said it was cooperating fully.
“This is a heartbreaking moment for our community, and we remain committed to upholding the compassionate, person-centered values that define the Legacy experience,” it said.
The organization said the man was a cherished member of the “legacy family” and extended condolences and support to his family “during this incredibly difficult time.”
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