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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbus, WI

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The cost of independent living in Columbus is about $4,406 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 18 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 The Meadows of Fall River
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22 Floor plans available
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It's hard to rate number 8 without getting costs of other facilities in the area, but I would guess it to be a 4 or 5 by comparison to them. But it is, nevertheless, quite expensive. Staff: low turnover of...
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.
The quality of a care home all depends on the staff running it. Caring, compassionate staff should work around the clock to make sure that the resident is happy and healthy. The Meadows Assisted Living of Fall River, Wisconsin is one of the nicest care homes in the entire state. Fall River itself...
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7.0
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We picked this community because it was smaller in size, and more personal. The facility is clean, is staffed appropriately and [name removed] loves her room and the food.
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.
Our beautiful Columbus Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living...
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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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly...
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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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.
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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.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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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.
Hawthorne Apartments are located on the outskirts of quaint Waterloo, WI. Hawthorne offers 24 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Residents of Hawthorne enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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Cost of independent living in Columbus, WI

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $4,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver Dam, WI with an average of $2,710 per month.

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

Columbus, WI
$4,406/mo

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

Columbus, WI
$4,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,396/mo
Independent Living
$4,406/mo

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

Studio
$4,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,950/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Columbus over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Columbus

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbus

Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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The Meadows of Fall River

5.0
I would give the Meadows of Fall River a 5 in all of the categories you listed. This has been a wonderful place for my mom! She has done extremely well, At The Meadows, and her level of care has been great! The staff and the administration are willing to listen to our concerns and expectations, ...
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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, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
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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, WINational
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.2%
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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, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.7%
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Park Glen Apartments, New Perspective Sun Prairie and Talamore Sun Prairie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbus, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Columbus, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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