Columbia City, Indiana, is a small town with a fairly large senior population. Over 17 percent of the city's population is comprised of seniors age 65 and older, and people between the ages of 55 and 64 make up another 11.7 percent of it. Fortunately, the Fort Wayne area, which includes Columbia City, has a total of 18 assisted living facilities.
All facility residents receive assistance with their normal activities of daily living, which include grooming, cleaning and dressing. However, those residing in communities registered as residential care facilities also have access to basic nursing care including assistance with taking medications. Because of this, residential care facilities are licensed and regulated by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators.