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7 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, MO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Columbus nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Columbus, MO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Columbus or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Columbus.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chapel Hill, Hadsell and Levasy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapel Hill, Hadsell and Levasy.
Nursing homes facilities near Columbus, MO
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We did not know what to think when we had to start looking at places for our parent. When we stopped and toured the facility we were met immediately by the administrator who was answered all our questions...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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The community is very clean and well maintained. The food is good. They offer daily activities such as exercise classes and cards. They bring in entertainers. I would recommend this community. The staff...
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Harmony Gardens.When you visit Harmony Gardens, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local...
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It is real good for my mom but they will be ha changing managers again. We are hoping for a smooth transition. The current manager was very good, she will be missed. It is a clean community with caring...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Small ....12 residents...nice one room apts....good help w meds, showers, food. Not bad for assisted living on a budget.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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.
When you think "nursing home," what usually comes to mind is a place for people who need long-term medical care. That's true of our nursing home, but we also offer short-term help for people who just need to get back on their feet after an illness or injury. Whatever your specific needs, our goal...
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Columbus, MO
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knob Noster, MO with an average of $2,932 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbus, MO 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
Bristol Manor of Odessa
5.0
We like that this home has staff that has been there long term. It was one of the reasons we chose this home. After touring for several places and going back to some we found that management and staff were always changing. We were looking for a place where the staff stayed and we felt were ...
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Benton House of Blue Springs
5.0
My mother-in-law and I toured a number of assisted living facilities. She ended up living in three of them over the past two years and I was concerned whether or not we would ever find a place she would feel at home.
We took the tour together at Benton House and immediately said “sign her up!”. ...
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Essex of Grain Valley
5.0
I liked the Essex property from the first time I went inside to take a tour. It smelled like home cooked food and everything was very neat and clean inside and out. The staff and residents are very friendly and welcoming. Mom has only lived at the facility just under 1 month, but has already ...
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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, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
57.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
57.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
57.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.3%
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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, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
5.4%
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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, MONational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.4%
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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, MONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
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, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Princeton Senior Living, The Parkway Senior Living and Benton House of Blue Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Missouri. See the full list.
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