Cottonwood Senior Living
3271 29th Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601
"At Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, Nebraska, we help our residents thrive and aid them in their daily routines. We develop individual ..."
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To help you with your search, browse the 4 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Columbus. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Columbus 4.25 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Seward with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Columbus, call (855) 948-3865.
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3271 29th Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601
"At Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, Nebraska, we help our residents thrive and aid them in their daily routines. We develop individual ..."
READ MORE4515 38th Street, Columbus, NE, 68601
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother stayed at Meridian Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Support Community for almost a week before she passed away. It was a beautiful place. She was comfortable there mainly because they agreed to move her on a 30-day trial period. The apartme..."
READ MORE3000 39th Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I thought that Prairie Village Retirement Center was pretty good. We got lunch there and it was good. That alone put it ahead of the other place we toured. The staff who gave the tour was very nice. The place was well maintained. The person who led t..."
READ MORE3386 53rd Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601
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The city of Columbus, located in Platte County, Nebraska, has an average population of around 22,668 people, of which over 21 percent are aged 60 and up. Four assisted living facilities (ALFs) are located in the area to help accommodate the large senior population. Each community is regulated and licensed by the Nebraska Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Licensure and Regulation. The local assisted living facilities in Columbus work together with the DOHHS to provide seniors with a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Assisted Living costs in Columbus start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Columbus and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Lincoln
$4,454
Seward
$4,387
Elkhorn
$4,120
US
$4,000
Fremont
$3,320
Norfolk
$3,312
Seniors seeking financial aid for assisted living care may be eligible for the Medicaid 1915 Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.
Columbus and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Columbus, please visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page.
Columbus-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Nebraska are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Nebraska page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Randy
4
Review of Prairie Village Retirement Center
I thought that Prairie Village Retirement Center was pretty good. We got lunch there and it was good. That alone put it ahead of the other place we toured. The staff who gave the tour was very...
Assisted Living
Randy
4
Review of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens
My visit to The Heritage at Meridian Gardens was very good; I was pretty impressed. Out of all the places, it has aging in place. The whole community seemed pretty nice. It seemed like the people...
Assisted Living
Caring7360
4
Review of Prairie Village Retirement Center
Prairie Village Retirement Center was clean. They only had three levels of care. They had different levels of apartments. There were apartments where you just stayed and ate your meals there. There...