The consolidated city-county of Columbus sits on the Chattahoochee River across from Phenix City, AL. In the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, 24 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.
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8601 Queen Bee Drive, Columbus, GA, 31909
5.0
(18 reviews)
"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 clean and the structure was new. It's very good. Everybod..."
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2010 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA, 31904
3.4
(31 reviews)
"Magnolia Manor of Columbus was an older facility, but the upkeep was pretty nice. They showed me the whole facility and their whole building was locked down 24/7. They had activity centers and a beauty shop. There's just no movie theater...."
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1479 Grove Park Drive, Columbus, GA, 31904
5.0
(9 reviews)
"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 kept up. It was a very friendly atmosphere and everybody..."
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6896 River Road, Columbus, GA, 31904
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Thrive at Green Island was immaculate. It was really a clean and friendly community to live in, and they've got all kind of amenities. They have a doctor on-staff and nurses on-staff. It's a really upscale assisted living facility. Everybody I met th..."
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8301 Franciscan Woods Dr, Columbus, GA, 31909
4.1
(15 reviews)
"Savannah Grand of Columbus was clean. I actually talked to some of the residents, and they seemed happy with the place. The room I looked at wasn't as big as I thought. As far as the price range, it was the cheapest of the three places that I looked ..."
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4500 South Stadium Drive, Columbus, GA, 31909
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We moved my mother to Oaks at Maple Ridge. We like the location and the facility itself. We like the staff that we met there. We liked everything about it. We had a meal there and it was delicious. They had pot roast, potatoes, and carrots. We had de..."
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400 Bradley Park, Columbus, GA, 31904
4.0
(3 reviews)
"It was a nice facility with nice rooms, dining room, and staff. ..."
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4564 Sentry St, Columbus, GA, 31907
"F & L Personal Care Home has an incredible team of caring and compassionate caregivers that are highly committed to taking care of all needs..."
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5424 Woodruff Farm Road, Columbus, GA, 31907
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Covenant Woods is the best place in Columbus that we found. The place is super; I would recommend it to anybody. It has a cafeteria that I ate in, and the food is excellent. Everything is 100% great. I don't have any complaints about anything. ..."
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7595 Moon Road, Columbus, GA, 31909
4.6
(8 reviews)
"My husband is at The Gardens At Calvary, and I can't say enough good things about them. We chose this community because it is a Christian environment, close to my house, and I had references from people I knew that had been there before. Our experie..."
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2500 7th Street, Columbus, GA, 31906
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The assisted living home is very clean, very,very nice and up to date as well as modern.Its cozy and warm just like your personal home, Great location and neighborhood. Very courteous, professional, and nice staff. Definitely going to look into this ..."
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100 Spring Harbor Drive, Columbus, GA, 31904
4.7
(8 reviews)
"Spring Harbor was really nice but too expensive. It was like a little city with a bank and a little bit of everything. The place was beautiful, immaculate, and really nice. They had a rehab but only for their own residents. The dining room looked lik..."
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6830 River Road, Columbus, GA, 31904
3.4
(22 reviews)
"I was at my lowest looking for a place for my mom. I called the Landings on a Friday and the voice on the other end sounded so friendly. When I told her I was calling from out of town she said no problem. She asked if I mind if she called from her..."
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6836 Buena Vista Rd, Columbus, GA, 31907
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to the Outback Care Group II. It was a very nice facility, very clean. The staff, as well as the residents, were very friendly. She was knowledgeable and friendly. They were cooking, and it smelled really good. They had a backyard with a lot o..."
READ MORE2425 WILLIAMS ROAD, Columbus, GA, 31909
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Franciscan Woods is small and personal. Their bath is good. I know the director, and it is a very clean and reputable place. My mother-in-law has been there for about six months, and the staff has been excellent. I think they do a good job, and I'm t..."
READ MORE7490 Old Moon Road, Columbus, GA, 31909
"The Green House At Calvary, located in Columbus, GA, is a senior living provider that offers both memory care and assisted living options. I..."
READ MOREThe Georgia Department of Community Health is ultimately responsible for ensuring the state’s assisted living facilities operate to a high standard. The department has the authority to issue and revoke licenses. Although the Long-Term Care Ombudsman conducts monitoring services that feed into the data held by the Department of Community Health, it has no direct authority over assisted living facilities.
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
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
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.
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 Georgia page.
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. |
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.
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Provider response
Diane - Thank you for your five star review. It was a pleasure having you visit our community.
Assisted Living
Pat32
5.0
Review of Oaks at Grove Park
My mother-in-law moved to Oaks at Grove Park. It looks very good and they've got all kinds of activities and different care levels, three meals a day, seven days a week, and the food is very good....
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to care for your mother-in-law.
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