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The cost of independent living in Columbus is about $3,234 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 258 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 Spring Harbor at Green Island
44 Photos available
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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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Photo of TerraBella Riverplace
1010 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
9.4
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86 reviews
9.4
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Very clean facility with good accommodations and pricey. I have not had any recent experience with TerraBella. It was still RiverPlace then and do many fees had been added since my previous visit that the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
New name, same excellence in senior living. Riverplace is now TerraBella Riverplace!In 2019 Riverplace Retirement Community was recognized as being in the Top 2% of Retirement Communities in America! The perfect combination of Award-Winning & Affordable; TerraBella Riverplace is a winning...
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Photo of Thrive at Green Island
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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59 reviews
9.4
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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
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.
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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Photo of Oaks at Maple Ridge
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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13 reviews
9.2
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My parents have been at Oaks for 5 years. The facilities are clean, well maintained, and there are so many activities for the residents. the staff truly care for my parents and give them the most personal...
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.
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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Photo of Oaks at Grove Park
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.9
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12 reviews
8.9
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12 reviews
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They were amazing to my family! A true blessing. Dad loved it there. The staff are friendly and responsive. He really enjoyed the food and the other residents.
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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Photo of Legacy Reserve Old Town
77 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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10 reviews
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Definitely the cleanest brightest memory care in town. I think rooms could be cleaned more often. Food is overall good but some items are hard to chew ( frozen chicken fingers with hard breading). Few people...
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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Photo of Savannah Grand of Columbus
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
1.0
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25 reviews
1.0
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25 reviews
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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
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.
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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11 Floor plan available
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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
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.
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...
Photo of The Landings of Columbus
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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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Photo of Cobis Personal Care Home
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 Restorative Personal Care Home
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Farrfield Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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 Ashton Oaks Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Waverly Terrace Senior Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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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, 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 independent living in Columbus, GA

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butler, GA with an average of $383 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus, GA vs. nearby cities

Columbus, GA
$3,234/mo
$3,344/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus, GA vs. the state and national average

Columbus, GA
$3,234/mo
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus vs. other types of senior living

$3,751/mo
Independent Living
$3,234/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbus, GA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$4,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,829/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,599/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbus over time

Columbus, GAGA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Columbus

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbus

Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA

5.0
We initially chose Legacy Reserve because of the Friendliness of the residents and high quality activities. This was from a first time, exploratory visit, but the first impression was good. Our relative still has not moved in, and we have had to ask the facility to change him from independent ...
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Oaks at Maple Ridge in Columbus, GA

5.0
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 groups interactions among themselves. The staff is very visible and friendly. They go above ...
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Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, GA

4.4
My experience overall has been positive. It's difficult however for me living out of town and trying to check on her to make sure all is going well. Whenever I call, I do feel I get good information from staff and the nurse. One thing I'm picky about is wanting them to fix her hair daily. Not ...
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Columbus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus independent 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 dietary accommodations in Columbus 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 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
21.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus 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 Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
45.7%
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Spring Harbor at Green Island, TerraBella Riverplace and Thrive at Green Island are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbus, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near Columbus, Georgia. See the full list.

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