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Apache Personal Care Home
3135 Apache Drive, Columbus, GA 31909
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Assisted Living Communities in Columbus, Georgia
The consolidated city-county of Columbus sits on the Chattahoochee River across from Phenix City, AL. In the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, 29 assisted living communities serve seniors...
with daily care needs, including 23 within the city proper. In 2024, these facilities charge about $3,850 per month, which compares favorably to Georgia’s median of $4,120.
On average, assisted living facilities in Columbus garner a satisfaction score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. To learn about the factors that went into this rating, see the 149 reviews reviews in our directory.
Directory of Assisted Living in Columbus, GA
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Truly A Blessing IV
6934 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
"Truly a Blessing Veteran Home is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in East Columbus Georgia. Nestled in a pecan or..."
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Peaceful River Personal Care Home
746 Rudgate Road, Columbus, GA 31904
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READ MORELakewood Senior Living of Smith
3020 Lee Road 430, Smiths, AL 36877
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has been at Lakewood Senior Living of Smiths for seven years, and he is happy. It is small, there are only 16 residents, and the people that work there are just wonderful. He has a one-bedroom apartment with a big closet, a big bath, and a ..."
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Valley Park Manor
10 Medical Park North, Valley, AL 36854
4.5
(7 reviews)
"Valley Park Manor was really good. It was a bigger place, and they had more workers than the other place. I don't have anything bad to say about it. The people were super nice, and we met the nurse. It was clean. The room they had available was a l..."
READ MORELakewood Senior Living of Valley
7200 Fairfax Bypass, Valley, AL 36854
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Lakewood is extremely well run. The administration is the best I’ve seen. Staff is caring. Food is quite good. The facility is clean and attractive. Rooms are spacious with plenty of light. There is an activity director who engages the residents. ..."
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Bright Way Pch
8829 Hamilton Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
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Elvonia Personal Care
5365 Whitesville Rd, West Point, GA 31833
"Elvonia Personal Care is located in Wood Valley, a residential neighborhood in the northeastern area of West Point, GA. The house sits on an..."
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rac11
2.0
Review of Legacy Reserve at Old Town
My mother was a resident at Legacy Reserve at Old Town just shy of two months. We took her out because of the treatment she was getting. She had gotten to where she didn't want to be alone. We...
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Diane
5.0
Review of Legacy Reserve at Old Town
I toured Legacy Reserve at Old Town. What I liked best was the very caring people who worked there and spoke to me. The staff was wonderful. She knew exactly what I felt. The facility was very...
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Diane
5.0
Review of Oaks at Grove Park
I toured Oaks at Grove Park. I liked the environment. The surroundings were beautiful, welcoming, and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The building was good, it was very clean and...
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Diane - Thank you for your five star review. It was a pleasure having you visit our community.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Columbus, GA and Nearby Cities
Data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that monthly assisted living rates in Columbus trend near $3,850. This cost falls about $1,500 below the national median and roughly $270 below the Georgia norm. Even so, several nearby cities have more economical care, including Warner Robins, where facilities charge roughly $2,900. However, Columbus offers an affordable alternative to Macon, where facilities charge approximately $4,595.
Columbus
$3,850
Georgia
$4,120
United States
$5,350
Macon
$4,595
Warner Robins
$2,900
Albany
$3,013
Valdosta
$3,516
Paying for Assisted Living in Columbus
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Columbus
Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance with assisted living in Columbus through two state-operated programs: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Service Program (CCSP). Both of these are Medicaid waiver programs and are subject to availability.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Columbus, GA
Assisted living ranks as the most affordable senior care option in Columbus, with seniors paying around $3,850 per month. Home health care, which includes full-time custodial and skilled services in the individual’s home, costs about $1,500 more. Assisted living pricing also compares favorably to nursing home rates, which come in near $7,422 for shared rooms.
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$3,850
Nursing Home Facility(semi-private room)
$7,422
Free Assisted Living Resources in Columbus
Seniors and families looking for resources that may help make assisted living more affordable should consider the following options, which also list where to get help if an assisted living facility’s practices are concerning.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (762) 408-1327 | Veterans of the U.S. military and their spouses who currently reside in senior living facilities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit to help cover some of their costs. Various criteria can affect the monthly payments, with the maximums being $1,881 for an individual vet, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. Vets who are unsure if they’re eligible can check by using the free online tool provided by VeteranAid.org. |
| GeorgiaCares | (866) 552-4464 | Georgia Cares is a program administered by the Division of Aging Services. It’s for seniors who need more information and assistance regarding Medicare and is entirely free of charge. Seniors meet face-to-face or by phone with counselors who can help them access their coverage requirements and identify potential shortfalls. The counselors can then explain the different Medicare-related options available, which may include private health care insurance. However, the counselors are unbiased. They won’t try to sell insurance plans. Their additional services include helping with appeals. |
| Georgia Medicaid – Long-Term Services and Supports | (404) 657-5468 | Medicaid is unable to help low-income seniors cover room and board costs in their assisted living facilities. However, it may be able to meet some other costs, such as transportation for medical appointments and medications. The Community Care Services Program (CCSP) is a waiver available to seniors who satisfy certain conditions. These include that their income levels don’t exceed the maximum allowed by the waiver, that they are U.S. citizens, or legal residents, and that their main home is in Georgia. Seniors must also provide proof that the care they receive is suitable for their needs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (229) 432-1124 | Seniors in residential care communities can call on the help of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman if they have issues with the care they are receiving. The ombudsman will investigate complaints and pursue a resolution between the senior and their facility’s owners. Families and third parties can also register their concerns about care standards. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Columbus
Columbus-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
