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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbus, GA
If your loved one needs memory care in Columbus, A Place for Mom can help. With 25 memory care facilities in Columbus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Columbus incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Columbus memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Columbus, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like River View, Gentian and Allendale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shotwell, Phenix City and Kingsboro.
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I placed my father on the personal care floor, and later he was transferred to the skilled nursing floor. This happened during the end of Covid and into this year before he passed. At Spring Harbor I knew he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As Columbus' premier and only full level Continuing Care Retirement Community, our caring, professional staff have been committed to providing high-quality retirement living and promoting a vibrant independent lifestyle while meeting and exceeding the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of...
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9.8
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39 reviews
Last summer thru December, the director was out with major medical issues and it was a bit of chaos for awhile- losing some employees with no one to hire more or cover the extra work. Most of this was admin...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Life of Beauty and RestFrom the moment your loved one arrives at our memory care community in Columbus, Georgia, they will experience a life rich in comfort, peace and beauty, and you can enjoy peace of mind knowing they will receive the quality care they deserve. With cozy accommodations...
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59 reviews
The care, staff, meals, activities have been excellent. The value for the cost is a little high, but considering everything else is worth it. Overall everything is excellent. I am very happy and more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior living was never so…lively. Thrive at Green Island has taken a radically different approach to senior living. For starters, if you’ve spent most of your life fulfilling obligations to family and society, you’re more than just ‘a senior’. You’re a hero. Now is the best time to kick up your...
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9.2
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12 reviews
Located in a quiet neighborhood, Oaks at Maple Ridge is really a nice place. The environment is very bright and clean with beautiful furniture arranged throughout in a way that invite individuals and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The community has 42 suites on one level with three different floor plans options. Each suite includes a large closet and has a private bath that is handicapped-equipped.Our affordable monthly cost is based on the chosen suite floor plan. Each suite includes utilities and routine maintenance.Our...
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11 reviews
My parents are enjoying the community there. They love having the extras of some physical therapy and help when they need it. I have enjoyed the staff and other residents as well! The food is good most days,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oaks at Grove Park Oaks proud to have been awarded Ledger-Inquirer, Reader's Choice, Best of 2020 Assisted Living Award. Nestled in a quiet residential and cultural area, our community is close to churches, restaurants, medical offices, and shopping. The stylish craftsman style property features...
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8.6
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22 reviews
The staff is great so helpful and caring! The facility is very convenient for family to visit. It is also very clean, especially when my parents moved in!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
From the banks of the Chattahoochee, where the Piedmont meets the Plain, Columbus adds to the Magnolia Manor family of care. Columbus Assisted Living is the perfect solution for the concerns you may have for your loved ones. We provide a secure and loving environment where individuals can be...
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8 reviews
Everyone there is always willing to help with whatever you need. I'm impressed with the number and quality of the activities. I would recommend to others. My parents are very happy there and that makes me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Legacy Reserve at Old Town is the Columbus area's newest senior living community. Located inside of Columbus' premier Southern Living Inspired Old Town, residents will enjoy being able to walk or ride in our golf carts to access the shops, restaurants, and the many marketplace events and...
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6.0
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25 reviews
My father stayed at Savannah Court for a week on a respite stay. It was a very good experience, he has stayed in other places before but they stopped doing short term stays. This place was a bit more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Franciscan Woods, an Assisted Living Community owned and operated by St. Francis Hospital. We are committed to providing a safe, secure home-like setting with a focus on hospitality, wellness and resident satisfaction. Franciscan Woods is a community...
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This has been a positive experience for us. I would recommend you review the community for yourself to see if this would be a good fit. The staff are good at communicating with the family and keeping me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brookside Glen Assisted Living is built on a commitment to our residents and families. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide should never be exactly the same. That's also why we offer a variety of lifestyle service and care options. By providing these...
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My Aunt is very happy being here. The staff really go out of their way to make you feel like you’re part of their family. The marketing director is doing a great job as well; she’s there every day trying to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Columbus offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Columbus, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 210-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. Residents...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Caring for a love one battling the dementia of Alzheimer’s Disease is not a challenge to be faced alone. At Heritage Hills you will find a secure, loving environment staffed 24 hours a day by Licensed Nurses, Aides and Therapists – all ready to help! We offer encouragement on an individual basis...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in The Veranda, one of Columbus’s Premiere senior living communities that offer An Elegant and Affordable Way of Living!Seniors and their families appreciate our focus on hospitality, wellness and customer service. The Veranda incorporates innovative best...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Columbus, GA
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lumpkin, GA with an average of $2,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, GA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, GA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Columbus
Recent reviews for memory care in Columbus
Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA
5.0
Everyone there is always willing to help with whatever you need. I'm impressed with the number and quality of the activities. I would recommend to others. My parents are very happy there and that makes me happy too.
Spring Harbor at Green Island in Columbus, GA
5.0
My parents moved into spring harbor this fall. The whole process was so smooth. My mom chose an available floor plan and it was then renovated to the finishes of her choice. It looks beautiful. Overall, we have had such a wonderful experience at Spring Harbor. The facility itself is lovely. The ...
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Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, GA
5.0
I enjoy scrabble with my friends and going on joy rides. We have a daily devotional that I look forward to. This is my home and I love it here.
Columbus review score based on 70 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 21 Columbus memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Columbus review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Columbus review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Columbus memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 70 reviews of 21 Columbus memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Columbus, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.2
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Columbus memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Columbus memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.6%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbus Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Harbor at Green Island, Brookdale Columbus and Thrive at Green Island are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbus, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 25 memory care facilities near Columbus, Georgia. See the full list.
The 25 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Georgia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbus, Georgia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Columbus, Georgia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Columbus, Georgia ranges from $500 to $7000. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, Georgia is $3,756. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Columbus, Georgia typically starts at $500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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