The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbia, MO for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Columbia, MO

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The Westbury

Provides: Memory Care
550 Stone Valley Parkway, Columbia, MO 65201
"I toured The Westbury. The building was beautiful and brand new. I didn't get that warm feeling, but that may just be because they aren't a family themselves, because they haven't worked together..." More

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Cedarhurst of Columbia

Provides: Memory Care
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 know the residents by name, and they responded to her nicely and wanted to talk..." More

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Bluff Creek Terrace

Provides: Memory Care
3100 Bluff Creek Dr, Columbia, MO 65201
"My loved one is at Arbors at Bluff Creek. We very much like it. It's just 12 beds, and he's very well taken care of there. They're very friendly and answer our questions. We're very happy to have..." More

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Mill Creek Village

Provides: Memory Care
1990 W Southampton Drive, Columbia, MO 65203
"My mother moved into Mill Creek Village. It's a nice place, the people stood out, they're willing to take her quickly, and they're very caring. The rooms are new, nice, clean, and they have private..." More

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Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center

Provides: Memory Care
1406 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65202
"My father is at Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center. They're all right with me. I have no complaints. He said they're good to him. I don't have a problem with the staff. I have not seen anything..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Columbia

    Columbia is a city in the northern-central region of Missouri and home to nearly 122,000 people. Approximately 9 percent of residents are at least 65, the age at which the Alzheimer's Association reports that a majority of dementia cases are diagnosed. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, more than 110,000 people in Missouri have Alzheimer's disease. 

    The Columbia area has five memory care facilities, with four located within the city limits and an additional facility in the neighboring city of Holts Summit. In Columbia, as in the rest of the state, any assisted living facility that provides memory care must provide orientation for all staff members, and dementia-specific training must be a part of ongoing curricula. 

    • Summers in Columbia are hot and muggy, with highs near 90 degrees and lows near 70. Winters are chilly, with January highs near 40 and lows in the low 20s. The area receives just 15 inches of snowfall annually, which may appeal to families who travel locally to visit loved ones in memory care.
    • Crime is slightly more prevalent in Columbia than in the average U.S. city. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing the lowest crime, the property crime rate is 49.2, compared to the state average of 46.0 and the national average of 38.1. The violent crime rate is 36.5, versus Missouri's average of 38.1 and the national average of 31.1. To protect residents, memory care facilities utilize a variety of security features.
    • Columbia seniors who make under $85,000 and are single filers do not pay income tax on Social Security earnings, while those who file jointly can earn up to $100,000 and not pay taxes on Social Security benefits. Public pensions are eligible for a significant deduction. Income from retirement accounts is subject to income tax.
    • The Columbia area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as University Hospital and Boone Hospital Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.


    Paying for Memory Care in Columbia

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in Missouri

    $7,000.00 Rolla
    $5,747.00 US
    $5,689.00 O Fallon
    $5,509.00 Washington
    $5,281.00 Columbia
    $4,450.00 Wentzville
    $4,264.00 Quincy
    $3,900.00 Mexico

    Memory Care costs in Columbia start around $5,281 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Columbia and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Columbia

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Missouri page.

    More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

    While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

    • Veterans Benefits
    • Life Insurance Policy
    • Long-Term Care Insurance
    • Reverse Mortgage

    For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.


    Free Memory Care Resources in Columbia

    Columbia and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

    To see a list of free memory care resources in Columbia, please visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Columbia

    Columbia-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Missouri page for more information about these laws.

    Memory Care near Columbia, MO

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Columbia

    • Review of Cedarhurst of Columbia

      I toured Cedarhurst of Columbia. It looked nice. The people were friendly. The person that walked me around seemed to know the residents by name, and they responded to her nicely and wanted to talk... Read more

      Katherine
    • Review of The Westbury

      I toured The Westbury. The building was beautiful and brand new. I didn't get that warm feeling, but that may just be because they aren't a family themselves, because they haven't worked together v... Read more

      Katherine
    • Review of Cedarhurst of Columbia

      We have chosen Cedarhurst of Columbia for my mom. I've had a wonderful tour. It was excellent. The facility is fairly small. The care ratio of the staff to client is nice. It was clean and attracti... Read more

      Reviewer#JM020222
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