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Photo of Avalon Senior Living
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Staff has always been friendly in communication; email, text and verbal. I have witnessed interactions between the staff and residents and never been worried about my parents being there. The facility has...
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.
Avalon Senior Living is a brand-new senior living community located just minutes from I-65/465 in Indianapolis, IN. We have redefined senior living, combining the finest in assisted living services, specialized memory care, and respite care with a touch of luxury and unparalleled amenities. Our...
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It's a very beautiful place that they remodeled from a Hilton hotel in Sharonville Ohio. It's a 12 story building you can't miss and it's reasonable. It's [fee removed] a month but that includes everything...
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.
Silverfern is a newly renovated Independent Living facility right in the center of greater Cincinnati! Conveniently located on 275 between 75 and 71 off the Sharonville/Mason exit. We are a quick drive to West Chester, Mason, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Kenwood and Liberty Township. Our staff has over...
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They offer a good variety of activities. Very pleased. They now also have various church services as well. I would recommend the facility. Nice community with very caring and friendly staff.
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.
Experience the beautifully architected indoor and outdoor common areas at Anthology of Blue Ash, situated on lovely landscaped grounds in prime suburban Cincinnati. Relax at our indoor pool and share time with friends on the garden patio. Enjoy access to shopping, cultural venues, and top medical...
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Our loved one is on the assisted living side and so far the experience with The Reserve at Hamilton Trace has been great. All of the activities seem to keep our loved one busy, and the meals are great. It is...
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.
Your new home at The Reserve is a 34-acre neighborhood of choices. Our spacious, well-designed residences feature a variety of one andtwo-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom cottages – including options for walk-in closets and dens. With rental or residencyfee plans available based on...
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Rating of 5 for all categories except category 5. Dad isn't a fan of the meals/dining area but he was spoiled by my mom's home cooking. The staff appeared to go out of their way to help Dad through the...
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.
Caring people make the difference at Beech Grove Meadows. You can feel it the minute you walk into our community and meet our staff. They are experts at senior healthcare that are not just doing a job, but following a calling. They are here to help you and your family find answers, solutions and...
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I chose Valley House Flats because it was the only one that had availability at the time and and it was a newer facility. The apartment sizes are great, I have a big kitchen/living room/bedroom and a large...
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.
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I looked at several options and Friends Fellowship Community was our top choice. They have an activities director who is wonderful about planning activities and keeping us updated on what is going on. The...
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.
Friends Fellowship Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Richmond, Indiana, on 125 acres of land. Sponsored by the Indiana Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, the Community provides six levels of accommodations including Independent Housing, Independent...
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We toured this community when we were looking into care options for our loved one. This was a very nice looking senior community, and everyone seemed very friendly. Unfortunately they did not have the level...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Triple Creek Retirement Community is proud to offer exceptional health and hospitality services in Cincinnati, Ohio, a city where when it comes to things to do, the possibilities are endless! Our residents can catch a Major League baseball game, immerse themselves in the local culture at a...
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I would like to thank all of the people that helped my mother. She was only there at Dover for less than 4 hours and was rushed to the hospital with a broken him. Thankfully a week later she past away do...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
At Doverwood Village Ashley Place, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi. All meals...
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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.
Strongly rooted in Middletown, OH, we have been making a difference in the lives of seniors within our community for more than thirty years. Independent Living at the Terrace offers personalized studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with tailored services and amenities that allow our...
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Photo of Ohio Living Llanfair, a CCRC
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Of all the places I visited I think that this is the best place for me. They keep us well informed and up to date but communication overall could be better I would recommend this community to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Ohio Living Llanfair has been serving the needs of adults since 1957. Ohio Living Llanfair is nestled on a beautifully appointed 14-acre accredited Arboretum campus located in the historical neighborhood of College Hill.Ohio Living Llanfair is a full life plan community including independent and...
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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.
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I was looking at some of the ratings online and decided to schedule an appointment on their website. When we walked into the building we were a little lost at first. One of the staff members directed us to...
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.
Located in a beautiful, serene country setting, Bethany Pointe is close to shopping, physician’s offices, and medical facilities. Voted the Best Senior Living Facility of Madison County in 2014, we take pride in providing our residents with an incredible quality of life. Residents who are...
Photo of Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community
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We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an...
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.
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I live in the memory care unit at the Altenheim because my husband has late stage Alzheimer’s disease. We live in a nice one bedroom apartment. We are given three good meals a day and there is a nurse who...
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.
Nestled on 32 beautiful acres, Altenheim hasjust what you are looking for in Independentand Assisted Living services. Relax in your lovelyapartment or garden home and discover the perfect mix of tradition and modern conveniences – with an extended family of friends and neighbors who enjoythe...
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Chuck here, this place is phenomenal!!! Call me personally and I'll explain what you'll miss out on if you choose another place. My personal # is [removed].
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.
It's your life......so live it to the fullest at Miller's Senior Living Community. Castleton's premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America's Greatest Generation, our Seniors. Miller's encourages more comfort and enjoyment during those precious retirement years,...
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I think it's a great price for the 1 bedroom apartment she has. I do think the weekly cleaning could improve. The laundry service is excellent !! $5 load, clothes is returned folded and placed on her bed....
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Rushville’s premier assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Crownpointe Retirement Community in Greensburg, Indiana is located 1 mile south of Greensburg on Highway 421 South. We offer private apartments with a variety of floor plans to meet individual needs and preferences.Our mission is to maintain your independence, safety and privacy by honoring...
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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.
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.
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I live here and I love the staff and nurses Very nice people here Good place.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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: 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.
Senior Living at Forest Ridge is designed for those who want companionship and excellent amenities in a safe and engaging environment. We offer a number of studio, one and two-bedroom floor plans, at an all-inclusive price, to fit the lifestyles of independent seniors. The hospitality-centered...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Columbia, IN

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood, IN with an average of $1,490 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia, IN vs. nearby cities

Columbia, IN
$3,490/mo
$3,819/mo
$1,490/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbia, IN vs. the state and national average

Columbia, IN
$3,490/mo
$3,165/mo
U.S. national average
$4,376/mo

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

$5,493/mo
Independent Living
$3,490/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbia, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$9,870/mo
Studio
$3,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,999/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,458/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,236/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbia over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia

StoryPoint Fairfield in Fairfield Township, OH

4.5
The staff at StoryPoint Fairfield are really friendly and the events that they hold are very fun. We love the family events and special attention to detail that is provided. Housekeeping has been our biggest struggle. We haven't been entirely happy with that aspect, but my mom has A LOT of stuff ...
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Chesterwood Senior Living in West Chester, OH

5.0
I would recommend Chesterwood Senior Living to others, as far as the independent living goes. My mom seems to like it. The people are all very friendly. She says that the food is okay, some days are better than others. The housekeeping is good. She has no complaints.

Beech Grove Assisted Living and Garden Homes

4.6
The staff seems friendly and helpful. My mother is in an independent living unit so we don't need the help of the staff often, but they do seem nice. It would be great if they had more non-game activities.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various senior communities. At Independence Village of Columbus, the sales manager went above and beyond to make a potential resident and their family feel welcome. Residents of StoryPoint Fairfield praise t ...
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Flexible and accommodating activities. Several communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, such as gardening, social events, and religious services. For example, at StoryPoint Fairfield, residents enjoy ice cream socials on Sundays and faith-based activities. At Independence Village of Columbus, staf ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews mention the importance of having a comfortable and well-designed living space, with many residents commenting on the beauty and cleanliness of their apartments at various communities. For example, Independence Village of Fishers East offers apartments with individually designed units a ...
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Comforting and secure environment. The sense of safety and security is a priority for many seniors and their families, and several reviews mention feeling at ease in their communities. At Blue Rock Senior Living, staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents' safety and well-being. Residents of Independence Village of ...
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Access to health care and medical support. Having access to quality health care and medical support is essential for seniors, and some communities provide on-site services or partner with nearby health care providers. For instance, Evergreen offers Palliative care, and StoryPoint Fairfield has an on-site nurse practitioner and physic ...
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Engaging and social atmosphere. Staying socially engaged is important for seniors' mental and emotional well-being, and several communities offer opportunities for residents to connect with each other through various activities. For example, StoryPoint Fairfield provides a range of social events, and Independence Village of ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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42.5%
Room service
Room service
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36%
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
31.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Fairfield, Independence Village of Fishers South and The Waterford at Fairfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 97 independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia, Indiana are StoryPoint Fairfield, Independence Village of Fishers South and The Waterford at Fairfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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