Columbus was listed as one of the top 10 places to retire by Livability.com in 2018 due to its amenities and low cost of living. Seniors can enjoy the 15-mile Chattahoochee RiverWalk, or take in a round of golf at one of the many golf courses in the region, including the Bull Creek Golf Course or Callaway Gardens Golf Course. Winters are mild with barely any snow, and seniors can enjoy up to 214 sunny days per year.
Assisted living facilities offer an intermediate level of care between living completely on one’s own and full-time nursing home care. Here, seniors live in a community setting that offers a mix of private and shared living spaces, with staff on call 24-7 to provide personal care as needed. In Columbus, the cost of assisted living averages $4,223 per month.
The below sections include guidance on paying for assisted living in Columbus, including state and regional cost comparisons, assisted living laws in Georgia and financial resources available for local seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Georgia. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Columbus is $4,223, as reported by Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2021.
Georgia’s average assisted living rate is nearly $1,000 less per month than the national average. Columbus seniors can expect to pay $4,223 monthly, nearly $700 above the state average, but still less than the nation’s median cost of $4,500.
While assisted living does cost Columbus seniors more than the state average, costs in Brunswick ($5,300 per month) and Rome ($4,293) are higher. Seniors in most other cities, including Atlanta ($3,845), Savannah ($3,513) and Albany ($3,008), pay between $3,000 and $4,000 per month on average. In Macon and Warner Robins, seniors pay the least, with rates averaging $2,860 and $2,750, respectively.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Georgia.
Contact | Description | |
Gallops Senior Center | (706) 225-3730 | The Gallops Senior Center is open Monday through Saturday to provide seniors with a place to go to exercise, take part in events and to socialize in a safe and loving environment. The center has a swimming pool, a fitness area and classrooms to accommodate arts and crafts, board games and other activities. |
Benning Hills/ Frank Chester Senior Center | (706) 653-4964 | Benning Hills Senior Center is located within the Benning Park. There is a large gathering hall to accommodate social events and to provide a place for seniors to meet for snacks, games and parties. The center provides exercise classes, nutrition classes and plenty of arts and crafts. |
River Valley Area Agency on Aging | (800) 615-4379 | The River Valley Area Agency on Aging serves as an advocate for seniors in the area. The group investigates elder abuse and any issues that occur in long-term care and help provide a successful outcome. The agency also connects seniors to available resources, such as meals on wheels and housekeeping services. |
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) | (706) 257-7205 | CAVHCS makes sure veterans receive proper health care including follow-up care. The clinic offers primary care services, mental health services, lab work and prescriptions. |
Incidental Transportation | (706) 987-8600 | Incidental Transportation matches seniors with professionally trained caregivers who can get your loved ones to and from their destination. The group can even attend medical appointments and take notes, help with grocery shopping and other errands and provide assistance when necessary. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Columbus area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.