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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia County, GA

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Assisted living costs in Columbia County average about $3,803 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Columbia County. Our detailed directory has 140 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of Madison Heights
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
45 reviews
9.3
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45 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
18%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
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4%
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I live 4 hours away so I am basing these numbers on my loved ones reactions and experiences. My loved one had a rough time adjusting but has settled in finally. My loved one loves the caregivers, the food,...
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.
Madison Heights is the only dedicated memory care community in the area. Because we serve only memory loss residents, we offer a refreshing and intimate environment tailored to members of our community. Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease and with that...
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Photo of The Ostolaza Residence - Personal Care Home
55 Photos available
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
17%
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She loves it and I'm more than satisfied. The staff are all capable and provide excellent care. Very easy to work with. The facility is lovely. It's clean, no smell and nicely decorated for every season...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
THE OSTOLAZA RESIDENCE; we are a PERSONAL CARE HOME with six (6) beds availability in Evans, Ga. (Columbia County). Striving for perfection to enrich our clients’ lives, we respect and treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness, delivering high quality care to your love one.Our nearby...
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Photo of Camellia Walk of Evans
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
28 reviews
8.7
Review score
28 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
47%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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The staff are very friendly and helpful. They could be more proactive in sharing information about medical/physical therapy visits. I get the info, but only when I go ask for it. They need more activities...
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.
Camellia Walk Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 5 year old community with a down to earth home feel. We have over 30 combined years of senior care. We are a Cedarhurst Living Community. Camellia Walk is conveniently located in Evans Ga near Jones Creek subdivision. We have a great staff and...
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Photo of Marshall Pines Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
2121 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
Review score
33 reviews
8.5
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33 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
3%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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I literally cannot ask for a better experience, all things considered...the staff was insightful, caring, and kept me in the loop. For me, it's the fact that I knew she was safe. She had taken to...
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.
Here at Marshall Pines, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located near Perfect Health Urgent Care, it offers a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of all-inclusive assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in Evans, GA....
Photo of Oaks at Evans
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
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The facility is great, always clean and airy feeling. The have several optional, well planned activities throughout the day, such as word games, chair aerobics, music therapy, games, and worship services....
Provides: Assisted 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.
Morningside of Evans is conveniently near I-20. Major medical facilities and shopping locations are within minutes of our community. Through a dedicated team of staff, we promote a spirit of family and strive to provide a high quality of life within our quaint community.
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Photo of Brandon Wilde
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Brandon Wilde is a really beautiful place and I know that my loved ones are safe here. I have been disappointed with the follow up from the staff.
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.
Brandon Wilde Features: A) No community entrance fee; B) All-inclusive monthly rate/all care plans included; C) Only area community that has skilled nursing, advanced memory care, and rehabilitation care. Having every care option level in one community provides piece of mind for yourself, your...
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Photo of At Home Senior Living of ThomsonCommunity card badge
1818 Photos available
10
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37 reviews
10
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37 reviews
5 star
97%
4 star
3%
3 star
0%
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0%
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0%
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My sister is very well care for and loved here. She feels like everyone here is her family. As her sister, it warms my heart for her to feel that way and it makes me feel at ease, that she is so well cared...
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.
Have you ever had a thought that wouldn't go away? Glenn Sawyer and Doug Cummings did, and we are so glad that idea became action. At Home Senior Living is a privately and locally owned community that grew from God's persistent calling to provide a much-needed service right here in Thomson, GA....
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Photo of Waverly Gardens of Evans
11 Photo available
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
33%
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1 star
34%
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My mother and family have had a very positive experience with Waverly Gardens.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Columbia County, GA

The average cost of senior living in Columbia County is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mitchell, GA with an average of $3,430 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia County, GA vs. nearby counties

Columbia County, GA
$3,803/mo
$3,803/mo
$3,803/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia County, GA vs. the state and national average

Columbia County, GA
$3,803/mo
$3,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,803/mo
$3,990/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Columbia County, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,513/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Columbia County over time

Columbia County, GAGA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia County, GA

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 Columbia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia County

Thrive at Augusta in Martinez, GA

4.5
We were very pleased with the community. They took very good care of my relative that was there. Everything was first class. The attention, room, and space were all good. Due to the pandemic the only problem I had was the visitation schedule.

Camellia Walk of Evans

4.1
My family and loved one have had a good experience with the community. The community is clean. Everyone is friendly here. They provide transportation for doctor visits, and the staff can assist with medication management for the residents. Overall, we would recommend the community to others ...
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Brookdale Augusta

4.0
A very nice community, rooms are clean,dining is nice, and they are served the food. Activities are available. They are very informative and helpful. We picked this community because, they were the most helpful in the transition and everything went smoothly. Just wish now they could keep their ...
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Columbia County review score based on 41 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 9 Columbia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia County 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

Columbia County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Columbia County, GA9 facilities
7.8
Grovetown, GA21 facilities
7.8
Harlem, GA21 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbia County 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 41 reviews of 9 Columbia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia County 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.
Columbia County, GA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Columbia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia County, 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 Columbia County 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 Columbia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia County, GANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia County 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 Columbia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia County, GANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia County 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 Columbia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia County, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia County 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 Columbia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia County, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia County 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 Columbia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia County, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Georgia assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia County protect seniors.

Learn about Georgia Assisted Living regulations

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At Home Senior Living of Thomson, Hammond Square and Sodalis Martinez are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia County, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Columbia County, Georgia. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbia County, Georgia are At Home Senior Living of Thomson and Sodalis Martinez. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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