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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, TN for 2024

Less than 50 miles away from Nashville lies the quaint city of Columbia. This area surrounded by scenic trails is home to 41,690 residents of whom 14.2% are 65 and older. Retirees benefit from low-cost transportation services and generous tax relief programs. The city has clean air and year-long pleasant weather conditions, meaning older residents can enjoy more quality time outdoors.

Assisted living facilities are residential units for seniors who need outside care but not enough to require institutionalization in a nursing home. Staff can help with daily living tasks such as dressing and facilities usually provide all meals as part of their basic package. Additionally, seniors can take part in social activities and benefit from the sense of community that comes from living nearby their peers. Many communities offered tailored care plans based on residents’ needs. In Columbia, assisted living is very affordable at an average rate of $3,720 per month.

This page takes a look at several issues older adults might consider before retiring in Columbia and a price comparison of assisted living rates. We’ve also added a list of helpful programs available to seniors in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Columbia

The state’s Office of Health Care Facilities within the Department Of Health oversees the comprehensive set of rules and regulations that all assisted living communities in Columbia must abide by.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Columbia

  • Residents aged 65 and older in Columbia can benefit from both city and statewide tax relief programs. The city determines eligibility for the former based on annual income. 
  • While the overall city crime rates are higher than the national medians, seniors don’t necessarily need to feel unsafe. Assisted living communities are guarded facilities and usually have on-site security staff.
  • Health care costs in Columbia are higher than in the rest of the country and the city has around 197 medical professionals per 100,000 people. The city is home to the Maury Regional Health Center which is the largest medical facility in the county. 
  • Seniors in Columbia enjoy, on average, 206 days of sunshine which is slightly more than the national median. While there is little snowfall, the city gets an estimated 57 inches of rain which is more than the country’s average of 28. 
  • Columbia residents benefit from clean drinking water and above-average air quality. This means that the risk of certain illnesses is lower. 
  • The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability operates a low-cost ride service aimed at seniors. This service is wheelchair-accessible and can pick up participants from their homes.

Paying for Assisted Living in Columbia

Assisted living in Columbia is among the most affordable in the state at an average monthly cost of $3,720. Compared with the Tennessee average of $4,039 and the U.S. median of $4,300, Columbia is considerably more budget-friendly. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

When looking at nearby areas, Jackson ($3,667) is one of the few where assisted living costs are slightly lower than in Columbia. The eastern city of Knoxville is in a similar price bracket with Columbia but the median cost is $180 higher. On the both northern state line, in Clarksville and the southern state line in Chattanooga, the median respective rates of $4,190 and $4,515 are significantly above Columbia. 

Columbia

$3,720

Tennessee

$4,039

The United States

$4,300

Clarksville

$4,190

Jackson

$3,667

Knoxville

$3,900

Chattanooga

$4,515

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Columbia, assisted living is among the least costly senior care options, only beaten by adult day health care, which costs $1,788 on average each month. Home care and home health care providers charge around $465 more per month than assisted living communities. Nursing homes offer the highest level of senior care and they are the most expensive option at a median monthly cost of $7,270 and $7,908 for semiprivate and private rooms, respectively.

Homemaker Services

$4,185

Home Health Aide

$4,185

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$3,720

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,270

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,908

Note: Care cost data for Columbia was not available, so data for the closest city, Nashville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Columbia

Options for state-sponsored assistance to help pay for long-term residential care is limited in Tennessee, but for seniors who are hoping to avoid nursing home placement, there is one initiative that stands out: the CHOICES program. CHOICES is designed to help low-income seniors avoid nursing homes in favor of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) more suited to their physical needs and personal preferences. Approval is need-based and tied to Medicaid approval.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Tennessee

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 Tennessee page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Columbia

Seniors in Columbia have access to several government and nonprofit resources aimed at helping them understand and apply for available services, financial assistance and free recreational activities. 

ResourceContactService
The Maury County Senior Center(931) 380-3950The Maury Senior Center is located in Columbia and provides a comprehensive range of services and activities to older adults. Seniors can take part in social events such as card games, bingo and fitness classes.
The South Central Tennessee Area Agency of Aging and Disability(866) 846-6678The AAAD serves the older community in the Maury County area. Seniors can get in touch with the agency for information and referral, insurance counseling and help with managing their long-term care needs.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & The Cumberlands(931)381-5533Low-income older adults can get in touch with the Legal Aid Society for advice and some representation on civil matters. Seniors can get attorney advice on topics such as public benefits, living wills and powers of attorney.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(877)236-0013The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocacy service for residents of facilities such as assisted living communities. Residents can contact the program for assistance in understanding their residential rights and to report concerns about facilities.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program(877)801-0044SHIP is part of a national initiative to help older adults make informed choices when it comes to their health insurance. Fully trained counselors can offer free and unbiased advice on issues such as Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance.

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 Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tennessee

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Review of Brookdale Columbia (TN)

Brookdale Columbia was full care. The facility was very helpful. Megan was very willing to give us all of our needs that we had questions about. She was very knowledgeable. The physical tour of the...

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Review of The Bridge at Columbia

The Bridge at Columbia was excellent. It was my first choice. I saw absolutely nothing wrong with the place. It was the best one I've seen. The apartments were very attractive, and the way they are...

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Brookdale Columbia seemed to have a nice atmosphere to it. It seems to be a friendly place and I think it's going to be a good fit for my mother. The level of care that they have seems to fit...

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