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The cost of independent living in Columbia is about $3,625 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 1238 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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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.
Situated in beautiful central Indiana, Shelbyville is a unique town full of rich heritage and traditions. Residents of Ashford Place Health Campus who care to explore outside the campus grounds can enjoy annual festivals in the town circle, historic home tours, endless restaurants, and...
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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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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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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, 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.
Just a short drive from Indianapolis, Greenfield, Indiana prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere, friendly residents, and strong values. At Springhurst Health Campus, we’re no different. A recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association Achievement in Excellence, we’re honored to provide our...
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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.
Hold on for a wonderful ride at Woodland Terrace of New Palestine. Life in this community is filled with joyful moments and fun events. The community’s dedicated team goes all out to provide attentive care and rewarding activities. In fact, one activity has been the talk of the town for years. In...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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The food is ok, she doesn't think they season it enough sometimes. They have plenty of food, she says everytime she turns around it's time to eat.
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 of Anderson is located on Anderson's east side near Anderson University. The campus includes a 56-apartment assisted living building, new luxury condominiums, patio homes and villas. The assisted living building provides 24-hour staffing, three nutritious meals each day, a...
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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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Established in 1899 as a pioneering mission of five Methodist Conferences, Twin Towers combines the unique charm of historic buildings with innovative programs and modern amenities to offer an unparalleled lifestyle for today's seniors. Along with the best of campus amenities, we offer the finest...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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 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.
Newly renovated senior apartment homes are now available at our convenient Westwood location. Maintenance free living and a professional, caring staff await you. We work hard to build lasting relationships with each and every member of our community by offering clean, affordable apartment homes...
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
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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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Anderson provide independent living and assisted living senior care. We're located in a cozy neighborhood with lots of access to outdoor activities. We have large garages, valet parking and extra storage space. On the inside, all of our apartments and townhomes...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 1997, Wyndham Hall has offered a unique affordable housing alternative especially for people 55 and older whose income range qualifies. Wyndham Hall apartment homes offer a sense of individuality uncommon in other adult communities. Apartment homes at Wyndham Hall include water, sewer and...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Outstanding eastside apartment community. Two bedroom apartments for $435/month including heat and water (2 for the price of 1)! Secure and quiet. On busline and close to interstate. Across from Churches, Grocery, and Shopping. Our maintenance staff is efficient and caring for the Home renter’s...
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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.
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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 Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benjamin Court is a 55+ independent living, affordable apartment community. Located in the Historic Fort Harrison area, on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Benjamin Court not only has luxury one and two bedroom apartments, but also an award winning full-service activities program. We strive...
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.

Cost of independent living in Columbia, IN

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood, IN with an average of $1,360 per month.

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

Columbia, IN
$3,625/mo
$3,921/mo
$1,360/mo

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

Columbia, IN
$3,625/mo
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$5,512/mo
Independent Living
$3,625/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,250/mo
Studio
$4,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,961/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,226/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, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, INIndianaU.S.
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,197/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,144/mo$4,010/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,512/mo$5,079/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, IN:$3,625/mo
Indiana:$3,197/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, IN:$4,144/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, IN:$5,512/mo
Indiana:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Columbia, IN, 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, IN

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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbia, IN$2,672/mo$2,822/mo-5.3%
Indiana$2,500/mo$2,557/mo-2.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Columbia, IN
2024 average cost:$2,672/mo
2023 average cost:$2,822/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,557/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia

Beech Grove Meadows

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.

McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH

5.0
Our loved one is settling in to her new place after being there one month. We are impressed with their visiting Doctor and system in place for having prescriptions delivered to the facility. The staff is very caring and pleasant. Sometimes the residents complain about the food, however, I ...
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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
33.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
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, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
46.4%
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The Waterford at Fairfield, Independence Village of Fishers East and StoryPoint Fairfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia, Indiana are The Waterford at Fairfield and StoryPoint Fairfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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