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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, TN
Assisted living costs in Columbia average about $4,138 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Columbia. Our detailed directory has 94 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Franklin, Lewisburg and Chapel Hill.
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8.4
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13 reviews
I would tell them that we were very lucky to find this place . Help and information on the veterans discount was vital in getting mom such a nice place. A Place for Mom helped a lot and I would refer them...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Bridge at Columbia, Tennessee, offers a fulfilling retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to call home.With a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Columbia strives to provide each resident the care and support they deserve. Professional...
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Goldton at Spring Hill and the experience has been great so far! The Executive Director is amazing. I love this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I have had multiple loved ones be in this Community. They all have been pleased with the care they have received. I enjoy having the staff give me updates frequently. I would recommend this Community to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Find a Better Kind of Senior LivingThere’s a different senior living lifestyle out here waiting for you, with fewer worries and more options for living life well. The stress and isolation that comes from living at home isn’t the only way. We are an assisted living community in Columbia,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Conveniently located off James Campbell Blvd, on Union Place just down from Maury Regional Hospital, Morning Pointe of Columbia is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 28 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 15...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Reserve at Spring Hill offers a welcoming environment where adults age 65 and older can live stress free. Our friendly staff may provide residents with any assistance they need to maintain their own independent lifestyle. We also take care of housekeeping and home maintenance...
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We chose Willow Springs because it is a smaller facility and they are very caring. Whenever I call I am always able to get through to someone and they have been great with communication. It is easy to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Assisted living at Willow Springs includes personal assistance available 24 hours a day. Whether it's help with medications, assistance with bathing or just a shoulder to lean on - we're here to help. You'll enjoy restaurant-style menu dining and a full calendar of life enrichment opportunities....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Columbia, TN
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $4,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynnville, TN with an average of $3,309 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Columbia, TN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Columbia over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia, TN
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Columbia.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia
Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia
Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN
4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.
The Bridge at Columbia
3.8
They are better than average. Some staff are excellent others not. They are dealing with the current societal challenges of finding and retaining good employees with good attitudes who truly care.
Disclaimer: This is 2nd hand info since my dad has been with mom at meals for 6+ months...
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Brookdale Columbia
4.0
The minimum requirement for respite stay is 2 weeks for the first time. They said we might be able to do 1 week if we use them again. It was more expensive than other facilities that I looked at, but it was all on one level and less confusing for Mom to acclimate to. We were pleased with the ...
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Columbia review score based on 26 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 9 Columbia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Columbia review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Columbia review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Columbia assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 9 Columbia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Columbia, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Columbia assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Columbia assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vitality Living Franklin, Somerby Franklin and The Goldton at Spring Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Columbia, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Columbia, Tennessee is Vitality Living Franklin. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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