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2010 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA 31904
3.4
(31 reviews)
"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 things. They helped us understand the process and also..."
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100 Spring Harbor Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I had toured Spring Harbor. I loved it; however, it was one of the places where you bought into it for life, and I couldn't afford the initial payment. It was like a minimum of $200,000. It was that kind of a place. It was about perpetual care, but t..."
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910 TALBOTTON RD, Columbus, GA 31904
4.0
(5 reviews)
"The facility is clean inside and out and free of garbage. The staff seems very well trained and sincerely cares about their patients. Seems like a great team to care for family members in need of rehab and assistance...."
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7150 MANOR RD, Columbus, GA 31907
3.1
(10 reviews)
"Official Notice: I am going home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Today marks eleven weeks that I have been staying at The Manor. But the end is just days away. The people here have been very nice and really do care about their job and their patients. Th..."
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1911 5TH AVENUE, Columbus, GA 31907
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Hamilton House Nursing and rehabilitation Center appeared to be nice as far as we could tell. The rooms and apartments were fairly nice. The dining facility was pretty pleasant. The staff seemed to be nice. They had bingo, karaoke nights, card games,..."
READ MORE5131 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, GA 31909
3.0
(3 reviews)
"The day I was transferred to River Towne Rehabilitation changed my life. I was admitted in July on a trach and ventilator. I discharged on yesterday trach and ventilator free. The staff went above and beyond to make sure I was weaned. My family an..."
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5131 Warm Springs, Columbus, GA 31909
2.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility was a little questioning. #1 I went and looked up reviews before I went to visit and what I found wasnt pleasing. The rating scale is for 1 to 5. 1 being the worst and 5 being the best. There wasnt a 4 or a 5. Every rating ranged from 1..."
READ MORE8414 Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA 31904
1.0
(1 reviews)
"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, you can get rehab there too. They do not keep you informed about anything. My husband is deaf and I have to be informed of what's..."
READ MORE2010 Warm Springs Rd,, Columbus, GA 31904
"Magnolia Manor, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a senior living community offering both memory care and assisted living options, catering t..."
READ MORE4800 48th St, Valley, AL 36854
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 work at the nursing home where my mother resides are really hard working people and they have so much love and compasion for each..."
READ MORE3715 US Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has been great, considering my dad's needs. We have no issues at all. It's a clean and well-staffed facility. The people are very knowledgeable, very caring, and attentive to his needs...."
READ MORE3301 STADIUM DRIVE, Phenix City, AL 36867
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I love this place, my grandmother stayed here for a while after her fall and they were the absolute BEST! They were always there to answer questions and made sure that my grandmother was handled with the care she needed and deserved. They were always..."
READ MORE702 South 13th St, Lanett, AL 36863
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 staff has been great, so far. They've taken good care of her. They spoil her. They have some coloring activities and some puzzles..."
READ MORE3900 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867
3.6
(8 reviews)
"My husband is at Phenix City Health Care. It's very clean, they take good care of him, and people are very nice to him. He told me the food is very, very good. The staff is also very cooperative. Whenever I go there and do his washing, and I ask them..."
READ MORE1720 KNOWLES ROAD, Phenix City, AL 36869
2.6
(11 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, took great care of my father...."
READ MORE702 South 13th Street, Lanett, AL 36863
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READ MOREIn 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
In Columbus, nursing homes generally charge $6,494 for semiprivate rooms and $6,798 for private rooms.
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.
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.
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
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. |
Nursing Homes
Ora
5.0
Review of Magnolia Manor of Columbus
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...
Nursing Homes
H Rollen
5.0
Review of River Towne Center - Genesis
The day I was transferred to River Towne Rehabilitation changed my life. I was admitted in July on a trach and ventilator. I discharged on yesterday trach and ventilator free. The staff went above...
Nursing Homes
trucker1
5.0
Review of Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center
The facility is clean inside and out and free of garbage. The staff seems very well trained and sincerely cares about their patients. Seems like a great team to care for family members in need of...
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