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Brookdale Columbia (TN)
5011 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401
"I visited Brookdale Columbia. It was fine and had nice rooms. Of course, it would be less space than I have now. They...
Assisted Living
$4,920
Assisted Living Communities in Columbia, TN
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authentic reviews in Columbia, TN below include 21 Assisted Living facilities with 194 reviews. On average in Columbia, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Columbia, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
21 Providers
The Goldton at Spring Hill
3056 Miles Johnson Parkway, Spring Hill, TN 37174
"My mother was at Traditions of Spring Hill memory care. It's a very nice facility. We enjoyed our time there. I have...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,800
Belvedere Commons of Franklin
303 South Royal Oaks Boulevard, Franklin, TN 37064
"I toured Belvedere Commons of Franklin. The smell was kind of off. However, the staff members were very knowledgeable...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,350
Harpeth at Harmony Hills
1020 Harmony Hills Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
"I was very pleased with The Harpeth at Harmony Hills. We were touring for our mother who was recently diagnosed with...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
Vitality Living Franklin
1035 Fulton Greer Ln, Franklin, TN 37064
"It was good, I liked it fine. I liked the staff very much, they were good, and the facility was very new, and it was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,850
Keestone at the Hewitt House
322 East Washington St., Pulaski, TN 38478
"Keestone at the Hewitt House was really, really nice. If everything works out, I think that will be a great place for my...
Assisted Living
$2,300
Morning Pointe of Columbia
2050 Union Place, Columbia, TN 38401
"At Morning Pointe of Columbia, what stood out to me were the friendliness of the staff, and the very inviting front...
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Poplar Estates Senior Living Community
1310 ROSEWOOD DRIVE, Columbia, TN 38401
"We placed my mom in Poplar Estates, and they were great. We picked this place because it's all-inclusive in terms of the...
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The Bridge at Columbia
851 West James Campbell Blvd., Columbia, TN 38401
"The Bridge at Columbia was excellent. It was my first choice. I saw absolutely nothing wrong with the place. It was the...
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Life Care Center of Columbia
841 W. JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD., Columbia, TN 38401
"The loving care our Dad receives at LifeCare is topnotch!!!! The administrative and nursing staffing team go out of...
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The Reserve at Spring Hill
2000 Reserve Boulevard, Spring Hill, TN 37174
"My mother is at the Reserve at Spring Hill. They're very, very attentive in terms of the nursing care, and very...
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$2,990
Morning Pointe of Spring Hill
1001 McCutcheon Creek Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174
"My mom is in Morning Pointe of Spring Hill. They are well-staffed. Plus, the staff are very good at working with the...
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Village Manor Assisted Living
101 TIGER BOULEVARD, Lewisburg, TN 37091
"I moved my mom to Village Manor. We chose it because it has lower rent, and they have a menu she can choose from. The...
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Southern Care II
3595 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067
"My in-laws are staying at Southern Care. My overall experience has been very good. The woman who runs the place always...
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Somerby Franklin
870 Oak Meadow Drive, Franklin, TN 37064
"My mother lived at Somerby Franklin. It is brand new and like a 5-star hotel. It's beautiful, and they gave excellent...
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Maristone of Franklin
347 Riverside Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
"My mom moved into Maristone of Franklin. So far the staff is very competent. They're a small facility with only 40 units...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,160
Fountains of Franklin Senior Living Community
300 Celebration Circle, Franklin, TN 37067
"I looked at the Fountains of Franklin. They have villas, but they were all occupied. They also showed me some assisted...
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Life Care Center of Centerville
112 Dickson Rd, Centerville, TN 37033
"My wife is in Life Care Center of Centerville. It is a rehab type home and lockdown facility where she can be protected...
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NHC Place at Cool Springs
211 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
"NHC Place at Cool Springs is very nice, and the location was wonderful. The people were very nice. They have a rehab and...
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Ivy Crest
101 IVY LANE, Pulaski, TN 38478
"I visited this assisted living facility and was pleasantly surprised at how lovely it was. The residents I met were...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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William
5.0
Review of Poplar Estates Senior Living Community
I toured Poplar Estates Senior Living Community. They're the best that I found. The staff was excellent. They're personable and very knowledgeable, and they take care of the people with an...
Assisted Living
William
5.0
Review of Morning Pointe of Columbia
The residents at Morning Pointe of Columbia seemed to be more uplifted, kind of more towards my leanings as far as getting together and what-have-you. I think recreation and everything was quite...
Assisted Living
William
5.0
Review of Brookdale Columbia (TN)
Brookdale Columbia is a good place. The only thing was the apparent age of the people that were there. I didn't foresee myself as being in that kind of group. Other than that, it was a beautiful...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, TN and 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
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.
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Columbia, TN
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Maury County Senior Center | (931) 380-3950 | The 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) 846-6678 | The 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)381-5533 | Low-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)236-0013 | The 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)801-0044 | SHIP 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.
