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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbus, AL

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Assisted living costs in Columbus average about $4,367 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Columbus. Our detailed directory has 1211 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Mountain Brook and Gardendale.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of St Clair Health Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Oak Trace Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Village East
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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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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.
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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.
Photo of Country Living, Inc.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Photo of Tannehill Specialty 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.
Photo of Sunset Estates
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.
Photo of Oak Landing
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.
Photo of Assisted Living of Arab
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.
Photo of Falkville Healthcare Ctr
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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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.
Photo of Paden Ridge Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Mountain View Lake Retirement
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Coosa Valley Health Care Ctr
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.

Cost of assisted living in Columbus, AL

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneonta, AL with an average of $3,652 per month.

Assisted living costs in Columbus, AL, vs. state and national averages

Columbus, AL
$4,367/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbus, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,367/mo
$6,284/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbus, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,090/mo
Studio
$4,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,189/mo

Senior living costs in Columbus vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Columbus, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,367/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,284/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,330/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, AL:$4,367/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, AL:$6,284/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, AL:$3,330/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Columbus, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbus and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Columbus, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Columbus have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbus, AL$4,476/mo$4,069/mo+10.0%
Alabama$4,464/mo$4,148/mo+7.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Columbus, AL
2024 average cost:$4,476/mo
2023 average cost:$4,069/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,464/mo
2023 average cost:$4,148/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbus, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Columbus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbus

Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer, AL

4.4
My dad is currently a resident at Oaks on Parkwood and overall it's been a very good experience for him at this facility so far. The staff has been responsive and helpful. The food must be pretty good since my dad appears to have gained a little bit of weight. I've known several friends who have ...
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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.4
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over the past 4 or so years. I would definitely recommend The Bungalows at Riverchase.

Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham

5.0
Our family has had several residents at Regency over the last 4 years. The staff has been very helpful, not only on a daily basis with our loved ones, but also with us. Initially, my aunt was having difficulties with her long term care insurance carrier. The facility Director and Director of ...
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Columbus review score based on 288 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 288 reviews of 70 Columbus assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

8.5
Columbus, AL70 facilities
8.4
Alabaster, AL61 facilities
8.5
Oneonta, AL12 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbus assisted living

When assisted living 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 288 reviews of 70 Columbus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus resident and family assisted living 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, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Columbus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus assisted living

Assisted living 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, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
37.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus assisted living

Our assisted living 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, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbus

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbus protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Galleria Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbus, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near Columbus, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbus, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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