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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, MS
Assisted living costs in Columbia average about $3,622 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 46 communities in Columbia. Our detailed directory has 64 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sumrall, Tylertown and Angie.
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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
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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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They are lovely, just wonderful. I almost couldn't ask for a better place. I have no problems. They were so good with short notice. We use the adult day services, but I needed an over night, and they were so...
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.
In Loving Arms, LLC is a captivating and beautiful residential care home located in the great region of Carriere, Mississippi in the Pearl River County. Our home is located in this beautiful region because of its scenic and quiet surroundings. This locality experiences very favorable climatic...
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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 mother is a permanent resident here at Magnolia and I am extremely happy with the care and cleanliness of this facility. She gets the very best of 24/7 round the clock care. The staff is the best. The...
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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.
Located in Ellisville, Mississippi, Magnolia Gardens provides a welcoming and beautiful space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors in a friendly community setting. Within a peaceful, residential neighborhood, our community is only a few minutes from several restaurants and...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is a quaint, idyllic assisted living community in heart of Pinellas Park, FL. Set on Florida's beautiful gulf coast in a small town outside of Tampa, residents can enjoy the beach all year round, creating a perfect place for friends and family to visit, whether...
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Columbia, MS
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Magee, MS with an average of $2,550 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, MS vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Columbia, MS by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia, MS
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.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia
Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia
Brookdale Hattiesburg Assisted Living
5.0
Love the place! Amazing place for your loved ones! We picked this community because of the director and the employees. I would recommend to others.
Beehive Homes of Picayune
5.0
We are very pleased with all of the Beehive Homes of Picayune community. What we like the most about the community is that the staff were professional, courteous, and friendly personnel cannot be beat. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we ...
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Crescent Landing at Hattiesburg
5.0
Amazing Facility and incredible Staff.
I am so happy I chose this Facility for my Mom who enjoys living here.
The staff is amazing and always available for help and are so caring.
[name removed] the Administrator cares very much for her residents and has helped me anytime I have an issue.
Her ...
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Columbia assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
27.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia 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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia
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 Mississippi assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
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