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The cost of independent living in Columbia is about $3,935 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 48 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Skyline Place
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8.4
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The staff is wonderful. They keep the residents engaged in conversations. Definitely, reflective listeners, too. The food is great. You can tell things are made from scratch. Mom & I enjoyed a Supper in the...
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.
Welcome to Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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Absolutely amazing wonderful facility, they are there for you whenever you need them and it is more like a hotel, it is absolutely adorable
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.
Foothill Village is a warm, friendly, and active senior living community offering a full range of senior retirement accommodations and services. Our retirement village is ideally located in Historic Angels Camp, home of the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Foothill Village is nestled in...
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The community is like an apartment setting. They have a nice backyard with tables to be able to sit. The staff was very friendly and nice. The care manager was very good. we would have liked to see the...
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.
Welcome to Sonora Senior Living. We are a Senior Living Community for people who may need some help or a lot of help with activities of daily living or just want a break from the responsibilities of keeping up their own home. Some of our residents just need a break for a short time due to health...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Cost of independent living in Columbia, CA

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,236 per month.

Independent living costs in Columbia, CA, vs. nearby cities

Columbia, CA
$3,935/mo
$3,935/mo
$4,084/mo

Independent living costs in Columbia, CA, vs. state and national averages

Columbia, CA
$3,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Columbia, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,089/mo
Independent Living
$3,935/mo

Independent living costs in Columbia, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,447/mo
Studio
$4,784/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,155/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia 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: Columbia, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,935/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,089/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,089/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, CA:$3,935/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, CA:$4,089/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, CA:$4,089/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Columbia, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbia 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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Independent living cost trends in Columbia, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Columbia 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 median 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
Columbia, CA$5,475/mo$5,400/mo+1.4%
California$3,117/mo$3,110/mo+0.2%
National$2,774/mo$2,764/mo+0.4%
Columbia, CA
2024 average cost:$5,475/mo
2023 average cost:$5,400/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,117/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,774/mo
2023 average cost:$2,764/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia

Skyline Place in Sonora, CA

4.4
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is in. Great location in the city. Right near the major Hospital.

Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA

4.3
In regard to # 4, mom is in independent living so "care" is limited. If she needs more help in the future, she'll have to move down a floor into assisted living. In regard to # 7, it's been good value but there will be a [fee removed] increase in Jan and that seems like a lot. Still probably ...
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Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown, CA

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the director does a great job and is very open to discussion. The caregivers have adopted my mom and treat her really well. I would definitely recommend this community to others

Columbia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia independent 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 dietary accommodations in Columbia independent living

Independent 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.
Columbia, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia independent living

Our independent 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.
Columbia, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia independent 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 independent living communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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