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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, GA for 2024

Columbus is a large city of nearly 200,000 people, 13% of whom are aged 65 and over. It’s served by two major health care systems, Valley Healthcare System and Piedmont Healthcare, which provide primary health care, a broad range of specialties and referrals services for seniors. Compared to the state and nation as a whole, it’s an affordable city for health services, and monthly nursing home fees are relatively economical at $6,494.

Nursing homes offer 24-hour care and supervision in an institutional setting. They’re often a good solution for those who don’t need to be in a hospital but need a greater degree of care than they can receive at home. This type of care is the most expensive option in Columbus, costing several thousand dollars per month more than other options. For many Columbus residents, home care and assisted living provide a more appropriate level of care at a lower monthly rate.  

This guide gives an in-depth look at the cost of nursing home care in Columbus and how it compares to other senior care options. It also gives an overview of some community programs available to help seniors delay or avoid nursing home placement or obtain financial assistance for nursing home care.

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Nursing Home Costs in Columbus, Georgia

In Columbus, nursing homes generally charge $6,494 for semiprivate rooms and $6,798 for private rooms.  

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Columbus, seniors pay $6,494 per month, on average, for semiprivate accommodations in nursing home facilities, making it among the more affordable cities in the state for this level of care. Statewide, care costs are over $200 per month higher, at $6,722. Nationally, nursing home fees average $7,756 per month for semiprivate rooms.  

Across Georgia, nursing home fees vary considerably. Columbus is among the more affordable options, along with Athens, where seniors pay $6,266 per month and Savannah, where fees average $6,540. In the capital city of Atlanta, fees exceed the statewide average, at $6,950 per month. Valdosta is the most expensive city in Georgia, at $7,841.  

Columbus

$6,494

The United States

$7,756

Atlanta Area

$6,950

Savannah

$6,540

Athens Area

$6,266

Valdosta

$7,841

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

 Nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option in Columbus, with semiprivate rooms costing $6,494 monthly and private rooms coming in several hundred dollars higher, at $6,798. For some seniors who need limited skilled nursing services, home health care may be a more economical option, at $3,813 per month. Home care, which provides services such as personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation, is priced the same as home health care. Assisted living includes these services in a residential community and is a little cheaper, at $3,650 per month. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, at $1,300 per month.  

Home care

$3,813

Home health care

$3,813

Adult day health care

$1,300

Assisted living

$3,650

Nursing home (private room)

$6,798

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Columbus, Georgia

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Columbus, Georgia

Several publicly funded agencies and local nonprofit organizations serve seniors in Columbus. Some of these agencies provide specialized services in seniors’ homes or assisted living facilities that help them avoid nursing home placement. They also offer information and assistance with accessing public benefits that may cover nursing home care.  

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River Valley Regional Commission(877) 819-6348River Valley Regional Commission is the local Area Agency on Aging serving seniors in the Columbus area. Through this agency, qualifying seniors access a broad array of services and programs that may help them avoid nursing home placement, including home-delivered meals, personal care services, case management and transportation to medical appointments. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who provide free, unbiased information and guidance regarding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which may help seniors and families find ways to cover nursing home fees.  
Enrichment Services Program, Inc.(706) 649-1600Through the Enrichment Services Program, seniors access community services that may help them live at home safely and maintain as much independence as possible. Its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps income-qualifying seniors pay their heating and cooling bills, promoting a safe, comfortable home environment. The organization also provides supplementary groceries to low-income residents.   
Direct Services(706) 327-5208Direct Services is a community-based organization that provides services to seniors in the Columbus region. Its Caregiver Time Out program offers respite services in the form of overnight respite, adult day centers and in-home care services for those caring for individuals with dementia. The Homemaker Service program is available to those with functional impairments and includes housekeeping, essential errands and laundry. The organization’s nutrition services provide home-delivered meals, nutritional screenings, assessments, education and counseling. It also operates the Muscogee County Senior Center, which offers recreational opportunities and supportive services to Columbus seniors.  
Veterans Field Service Office(706) 649-1264At the local Veterans Field Service Office, certified officers help qualifying veterans access benefits and services they’re entitled to. Veterans can apply for benefits such as the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit, VA pension or service-related disability benefits, which may assist them in covering nursing home expenses. Officers can also help visitors determine whether they qualify for VA health care services.  

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