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10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, IN
Columbus is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 231 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Columbus, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Columbus is about $4,144, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2144 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Shelbyville, Crestmoor and Saint Louis Crossing.
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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: 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: 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.
At Summit Place West you will find all the comforts of home and then some. We feature studio apartments, one-bedroom suites, and one-bedroom deluxe, and two-bedroom suites. Each resident participates in a wellness program that includes a monthly health check by a licensed nurse. A resident...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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 the boutique memory care concept, where compassion meets luxury. Story Cottage is dedicated to providing a unique, personalized approach to memory care.We immerse your loved ones in an environment that feels like home surrounded by expert dementia-trained staff. From intentionally...
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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.
Bright and beautiful, Woodland Terrace of Danville will fill you with inspiration from the moment you come through the front doors. The stunning interior design with distinct spaces ensures you and your friends and family members will create lasting memories. Sit down at a table on the veranda...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Story Cottages are the premier boutique memory care homes in Indianapolis and Carmel. These homes are the first of its kind, exclusive homes, embedded in picturesque residential neighborhoods. You will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one resides in a comforting private memory care...
Cost of nursing homes in Columbus, IN
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $4,144 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millhousen, IN with an average of $3,502 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbus, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbus, IN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Columbus
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbus
Altenheim in Indianapolis, IN
4.6
We have had a good experience. The staff is friendly, Director of admissions was very easy to work with and explained all the policies and the evaluation process very well. We picked Altenheim based on staff, activities, services, location and cost.
Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis, IN
5.0
I ended up choosing this facility because I want my Mother to be close to me. The staff here is so friendly and they communicate with me about anything that happens to my mom. It’s really an upbeat community and it feels more like a hotel setting than assisted living. The facility itself is ...
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Traditions of Columbus
4.4
We are in an independent care villas. We basically care for ourselves. The best part of living here is the attached garage which is perfect. Of all the facilities I have visited the garage is the best. I have my stained glass shop inside the garage with my full size car and it works great. I ...
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Columbus nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus nursing homes 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 care services in Columbus nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus nursing homes
Nursing homes 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, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenwood Village South, Magnolia Springs Southpointe and Demaree Crossing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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