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Lake George Senior Living
5000 E Richland Rd, Columbia, MO 65201
Our Difference: High staffing ratio- 1 caregiver for every 5 residents Delicious home cooked meals Transparent...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,000
Assisted Living Communities in Columbia, MO
Surrounded by forested areas and prairies, Columbia sits in central Missouri close to the...
Missouri River Valley. For those seeking assisted living in this region, 2024 cost data suggests that the average monthly cost comes to around $4,411, tracking nearly $1,000 below the nationwide median. There are 24 facilities within the area to choose from, along with options in neighboring cities.
Our guide includes 136 reviews reviews and finds an average satisfaction rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars, giving you a closer look at the quality of assisted living in Columbia.
24 Providers
The Westbury
550 Stone Valley Parkway, Columbia, MO 65201
"The Westbury was the perfect place for my mom and dad, but the day we were to go sign the lease papers, my mom refused...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,670
Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center
1406 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202
"Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center is perfect, and we love them. They have all kinds of activities and they also have...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,750
Colony Pointe
1510 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, MO 65203
"Wonderful staff, clean facility (has improved a lot over the past 3 years) and lots of activities, even throughout the...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Cedarhurst of Columbia
2333 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, MO 65203
"I toured Cedarhurst of Columbia. It looked nice. The people were friendly. The person that walked me around seemed to...
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The Bluffs
3105 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
"I have visited this facility in the last year to see an elderly friend. The home consistently appears clean and full of...
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Bluff Creek Terrace
3104 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
"A wonderful location for senior living. My "mother by love adoption" moved to the Bluff Creek independent living...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Lenoir Woods
3710 S. Lenoir Street, Columbia, MO 65201
"Lenoir Woods was a little older facility but it seemed like the staff there was very caring and very responsive to the...
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Hillcrest Assisted Living
9415 N Brown Station Rd, Columbia, MO 65202
"Fantastic place to live. Staff is great. Since I have to be in a facility I am glad its Hillcrest. "
Assisted Living
$2,800
VALLEY PARK NORTH
2631 Fairway Dr, Fulton, MO 65251
"My mom was able to go back to the assisted living that she was in previously at Valley Park North. It's a beautiful...
Assisted Living
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Bridgeway Assisted Living Care
828 JEFFERSON STREET, Fulton, MO 65251
"My 20 year old son can take care of himself but he is in a condition wherein he needs supervision. Jefferson Lodge...
Assisted Living
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Bristol Manor of Centralia
610 North Jefferson Street, Centralia, MO 65240
"This is a great facility. Bristol Manor treated my mom wonderfully. I would highly recommend this facility. "
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
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Kingdom Care Senior Living
811 Center Street, Fulton, MO 65251
"It's so hard to pick a care center for a loved one. I'm so glad I went with KCSL for my mom. The nurses who worked...
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Bristol Manor of Boonville
1290 W Ashley Rd, Boonville, MO 65233
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Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
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Lakeview Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
1450 Ashley Road, Boonville, MO 65233
"My grandmother chose to come to this assisted living / nursing home facility after learning that her dialysis could no...
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Rest Haven Rcf
400 NORTH MULBERRY ST, Fayette, MO 65248
"The amenities were not the nicest, but they were clean and free from any noticeable filth or odd smells, other than that...
Assisted Living
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Summit Villa Assisted Living
229 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, MO 65043
"Summit Villa was new, clean, and friendly. It appeared to be really homey and inviting. The staff was extremely helpful...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Ashbury Heights Of Fayette
200 Groce St, Fayette, MO 65233
"My mom is a resident of Ashbury Heights of Fayette. The staff is fine, and they do a good job. The food is very good...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
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StoneBridge Oak Tree
3108 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
"Checking my mom out today. She stayed at oak tree for 9 months following her stroke. It's sad to leave but because of...
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Castlepark #2
319 Pioneer Trail Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109
"My father lives in Castleparke #2. His room is really nice. Everything's very nice, but there's one staff that lives...
Assisted Living
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Krista
4.0
Review of Hillcrest Assisted Living
We visited Hillcrest Assisted Living. The staff was really friendly, especially the cook. He was nice. He gave me the tour for the first time and he was very friendly. As far as why we chose that...
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Cedarhurst of Columbia
Cedarhurst of Columbia is a very nice place. They have activities. They have a very caring staff. The people that are there seem to be engaged and I have a friend who has been there since that...
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of Hillcrest Assisted Living
I went to Hillcrest Assisted Living. It's affordable, and I liked that it was kind of tucked outside of town a little bit. It had sort of more of a country, outside-of-the-city feel to it. I...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, MO and Nearby Cities
Seniors in Columbia pay around $4,411 per month for assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This cost offers savings of about $440 below Missouri’s median and tracks well below rates in nearby cities. For example, in St. Louis, monthly fees run about $700 higher, and seniors in Kansas City pay over $1,000 more. Similarly, in Jefferson City, rates are near $5,779.
Columbia
$4,411
Missouri
$4,851
United States
$5,350
Jefferson City
$5,779
St. Louis
$5,100
Cape Girardeau
$4,420
Kansas City
$5,475
Paying for Assisted Living in Columbia, MO
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Columbia
Eligible seniors seeking financial aid for assisted living costs have access to Missouri’s Medicaid plan. Seniors can also take advantage of non-Medicaid programs for financial aid. Missouri’s Pharmacy Assistance program, MORx and the Older Americans Act offer assistance to seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri 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 Missouri page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Columbia, MO
Assisted living communities in the Columbia region charge around $4,411 per month. This option costs notably less than nursing home care, which comes in near $5,369, highlighting it as a budget-friendly option for those with limited medical needs. It also offers savings compared to in-home care and home health care, which have higher respective monthly rates of $6,483 and $6,673.
In-Home Care
$6,483
Home Health Care
$6,673
Assisted Living Facility
$4,411
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$5,369
Free Assisted Living Resources in Columbia
Seniors in Columbia have access to many resources, including support if something is wrong in an assisted living community. These examples also show some of what’s available to help make assisted living an affordable choice for seniors and their families.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (816) 246-1411 | U.S. military veterans currently residing in senior living facilities are entitled to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit to help them cover a portion of their care costs. The spouses of vets can also apply for the monthly payment, which can be up to $1,881 for an individual veteran, $1,209 for a surviving spouse or $2,230 for a couple. There’s no requirement to repay the benefit. Vets who are unsure if they qualify can check by using the free tool on the VeteranAid.org website. |
| Medicaid – Supplemental Nursing Care Program | (855) 373-4636 | The Supplemental Nursing Care Program can help low-income seniors in assisted living communities meet some of their costs. As it’s a Medicaid program, it can’t cover room and board costs. However, if the senior can satisfy the income, citizenship and health restrictions, the program can provide some financial assistance. As of 2021, the program makes monthly payments of $50 to the senior for their personal needs and $292 to the assisted living facility to cover personal care services. |
| CLAIM – Medicare Counseling | (800) 390-3330 | CLAIM is a nonprofit organization that has taken on the role of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Missouri. It serves Medicare beneficiaries and seniors who need help with enrolling in a plan. The organization’s services are free and unbiased, including times when the counselors may suggest private health care insurance. Counselors do not sell health insurance, their role is to help seniors make informed decisions that ensure they have the right coverage for their needs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (573) 443-5823 | Seniors residing in residential care communities, their families and third parties can register complaints about facilities to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The ombudsman will investigate the complaints and seek resolutions with the owners and managers of the facilities. Also, families can request access to the data held about assisted living communities in Columbia. The ombudsman does not charge for this service. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Columbia
Columbia-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
