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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, MO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Columbia, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Columbia or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Columbia.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Columbia for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Columbia area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Cedarhurst is mostly a lovely place with a beautiful building, daily activities, good community. & a icaring staff I trust with my loved one. There’s no excuse for the unacceptable & unhealthy food or for...
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.
Cedarhurst at Columbia is a premier assisted living and memory care community located just off Chapel Hill Road in a quiet neighborhood with shopping and dining establishments nearby. Our community is nestled on 11 acres of landscaped grounds and is within walking distance of Twin Lakes park, a...
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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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He has only been there a couple of weeks. But he has a good view out of his back window. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and take good care of Dad. He says the food is good, especially...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Welcome! If you're looking for quality care in a beautiful setting, both can be found at the Colony Pointe and the Arbors at Colony Pointe. These sister communities are located right in Columbia and specifically designed to provide a comfortable home for your loved ones in their senior years. If...
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I like the care that my wife is getting here as she does need more of a skilled nursing type of care now. They are very well staffed and they are very attentive to my wife needs. They help her with her...
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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.
Bluff Creek Terrace, located in beautiful Columbia, Missouri provides seniors with care, companionship, and all of the comforts of home. Our assisted living community is designed to meet the needs of seniors who may need help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication monitoring...
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My friend and I felt that Hillcrest Assisted Living would be a good fit for him and he has settled in quite nicely. There has been some staff turn over, but the owner is working to make changes and they...
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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.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the rural outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. Miles away from any heavily populated area, Hillcrest is surrounded by swaths of lush forest and rolling fields. The isolation offers nights free of noise and light pollution, and days...
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First I want to thank the hard working staff of Lenoir Woods in making my transition to my new home easy. As we age change can be challenging but I was given information about my new house making the move...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An active lifestyle. Freedom from the hassles of home repairs. Priority access to quality health care. A community of close friends. It’s all here at Lenoir Woods.Nestled in the beautiful wooded Columbia countryside, our community offers a full continuum of services – from independent living and...
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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.
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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.
TigerPlace is an exciting new concept in community living for seniors that has been developed as a collaboration between Americare and the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing. Our intimate community just minutes from campus, offers both one and two-bedroom apartments complete...
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My father is thriving since his move to this community. Everything has worked out very well, and I'am comfortable with his move here. They have a wonderful staff, and I know he is in good hands. He is...
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.
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 at Mill Creek Village. You do the living and we help you do it. Mill Creek Village living will offer person-centered assisted living while providing a combination of...
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Cost of assisted living in Columbia, MO
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Auxvasse, MO with an average of $3,164 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, MO vs. nearby cities
Columbia, MO
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, MO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Columbia, MO by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Columbia over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia, MO
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Private income options in Missouri
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VA benefits in Missouri
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Medicare and Medicaid in Missouri
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What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia
Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia
Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO
5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Columbia, MO
5.0
I am happy with the care that my mother-in-law gets here. The staff are doing a good job and they communicate with me well. I think my mother-in-law likes the meals, she is eating the meals. I would recommend them to my family or friends.
Cedarhurst of Columbia
5.0
The cleanliness and the overall feeling of family was the main reasons we chose Cedarhurst of Columbia. All of the staff are so friendly and caring.
Columbia assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia assisted 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 care services in Columbia assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia assisted living
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 Columbia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia assisted living
Assisted 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.
Columbia, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia assisted living
Our assisted 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.
Columbia, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia assisted 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 assisted living communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
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Ashbury Heights of Fayette, Cedarhurst of Columbia and Lenoir Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Missouri. See full list of communities.
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