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Magnolia Manor
2010 Warm Springs Rd,, Columbus, GA 31904
"I've known about Magnolia Manor most of my life because my mother was there back then. Right now, my brother is there...
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Nursing Home Communities in Columbus, GA
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Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
910 TALBOTTON RD, Columbus, GA 31904
"Azalea Trace Nursing Home is very clean. My mother is in a semi-private room. She has therapy every day. She likes being...
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Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center
5131 Warm Springs, Columbus, GA 31909
"This facility was a little questioning. #1 I went and looked up reviews before I went to visit and what I found wasnt...
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River Towne Center - Genesis
5131 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA 31909
"The day I was transferred to River Towne Rehabilitation changed my life. I was admitted in July on a trach and...
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CLOSED - Hamilton House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1911 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, GA 31907
"Hamilton House Nursing and rehabilitation Center appeared to be nice as far as we could tell. The rooms and apartments...
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Spring Harbor
100 Spring Harbor Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
"I moved into Spring Harbor at Green Island. It's a five-star, and the staff is wonderful. The meals are 80% great...
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Parkwood Health Care Facility
3301 STADIUM DRIVE, Phenix City, AL 36867
"Parkwood is an extended stay nursing home for clients with a number of disabilities. I went to this place because my...
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Muscogee Manor & Rehab Center
7150 MANOR RD, Columbus, GA 31907
"My Father, who also has dementia, fell and broke his hip. When he left the hospital after surgery, he was taken to...
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Orchard View Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Ctr
8414 Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA 31904
"My husband was in Orchard View for rehab, and I wanted to get him out of there as soon as possible. It's a nursing home...
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Phenix City Health Care, Inc
3900 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867
"I went to place a client here, but found out they didnt have anymore empty beds. I would see this as a good thing, means...
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Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
3715 US Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867
"My mother spent three weeks at Regional Rehabilitation Hospital and she just went back on Wednesday night. They just...
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Canterbury Health Care Facility
1720 KNOWLES ROAD, Phenix City, AL 36869
"I called and scheduled a tour at Cantebury and found it to be pleasant except I noticed some of the rooms weren't very...
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George H Lanier Memorial Nursing Home
4800 48th St, Valley, AL 36854
"I would have wanted to know how truly good the people are that work there and how hard they work 24/7 . The people that...
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Magnolia Manor of Marion County
349 Geneva Road, Buena Vista, GA 31803
"I became the careprovider for my uncle upon the death of my father. He was living on his own with me trying to oversee...
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Arbor Springs Health And Rehab Center, Ltd
1910 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
"Arbor is located right next door to East Alabama Medical Center. So any medical problems that may arise, there is a...
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Diversicare of Lanett
702 South 13th St, Lanett, AL 36863
"My grandmother is in Diversicare of Lanett. So far, we like it. She's only been there about a month, but we like it. The...
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Edward Milstead
5.0
Review of River Towne Center - Genesis
From the moment my wife and I arrived at River Towne Center we were met with compassion and kindness. Everyone that we have come in contact with: the nurses and CNA's, the doctors, the admin staff,...
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KarenShackles
5.0
Review of River Towne Center - Genesis
Lisa is amazing to work with and deal with. If Lisa is not available I will leave a message for her to call me back or I’ll call again. She is professional and engaging unlike the other ones who...
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Karen, thank you for your kind words and feedback. We truly appreciate it!
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Ora
5.0
Review of Magnolia Manor
We liked our tour of Magnolia Manor of Columbus skilled nursing level. The place was really clean and the people that we talked to were very knowledgeable, very kind, and took the time to explain...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
In Columbus, seniors pay $6,494 per month, on average, for semiprivate accommodations in nursing home facilities, making it among the more affordable cities in the state for this level of care. Statewide, care costs are over $200 per month higher, at $6,722. Nationally, nursing home fees average $7,756 per month for semiprivate rooms.
Across Georgia, nursing home fees vary considerably. Columbus is among the more affordable options, along with Athens, where seniors pay $6,266 per month and Savannah, where fees average $6,540. In the capital city of Atlanta, fees exceed the statewide average, at $6,950 per month. Valdosta is the most expensive city in Georgia, at $7,841.
Columbus
$6,494
The United States
$7,756
Atlanta Area
$6,950
Savannah
$6,540
Athens Area
$6,266
Valdosta
$7,841
Nursing Home Costs in Columbus, Georgia
In Columbus, nursing homes generally charge $6,494 for semiprivate rooms and $6,798 for private rooms.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Columbus, Georgia
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Nursing home care is the most expensive senior care option in Columbus, with semiprivate rooms costing $6,494 monthly and private rooms coming in several hundred dollars higher, at $6,798. For some seniors who need limited skilled nursing services, home health care may be a more economical option, at $3,813 per month. Home care, which provides services such as personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation, is priced the same as home health care. Assisted living includes these services in a residential community and is a little cheaper, at $3,650 per month. Adult day health care is the most affordable option, at $1,300 per month.
Home care
$3,813
Home health care
$3,813
Adult day health care
$1,300
Assisted living
$3,650
Nursing home (private room)
$6,798
Free Resources for Seniors in Columbus, Georgia
Several publicly funded agencies and local nonprofit organizations serve seniors in Columbus. Some of these agencies provide specialized services in seniors’ homes or assisted living facilities that help them avoid nursing home placement. They also offer information and assistance with accessing public benefits that may cover nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| River Valley Regional Commission | (877) 819-6348 | River Valley Regional Commission is the local Area Agency on Aging serving seniors in the Columbus area. Through this agency, qualifying seniors access a broad array of services and programs that may help them avoid nursing home placement, including home-delivered meals, personal care services, case management and transportation to medical appointments. The agency also has health insurance options counselors who provide free, unbiased information and guidance regarding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which may help seniors and families find ways to cover nursing home fees. |
| Enrichment Services Program, Inc. | (706) 649-1600 | Through the Enrichment Services Program, seniors access community services that may help them live at home safely and maintain as much independence as possible. Its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps income-qualifying seniors pay their heating and cooling bills, promoting a safe, comfortable home environment. The organization also provides supplementary groceries to low-income residents. |
| Direct Services | (706) 327-5208 | Direct Services is a community-based organization that provides services to seniors in the Columbus region. Its Caregiver Time Out program offers respite services in the form of overnight respite, adult day centers and in-home care services for those caring for individuals with dementia. The Homemaker Service program is available to those with functional impairments and includes housekeeping, essential errands and laundry. The organization’s nutrition services provide home-delivered meals, nutritional screenings, assessments, education and counseling. It also operates the Muscogee County Senior Center, which offers recreational opportunities and supportive services to Columbus seniors. |
| Veterans Field Service Office | (706) 649-1264 | At the local Veterans Field Service Office, certified officers help qualifying veterans access benefits and services they’re entitled to. Veterans can apply for benefits such as the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefit, VA pension or service-related disability benefits, which may assist them in covering nursing home expenses. Officers can also help visitors determine whether they qualify for VA health care services. |
