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10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbus, WI

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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 324 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 $6,238, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 3586 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Grellton, Ebenezer and Pipersville.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Columbus, WI

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[name removed] loves it there! She tells me everyday what she has to eat and some of the activities she goes to! She likes her apartment but she wants the closest doors by the washer and dryer and the...
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.
LakeHouse Fond du Lac offers individualized care and compassionate independent living and assisted living. Ideally located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, LakeHouse Fond du Lac neighbors the beautiful views of Lake Winnebago along with scenic parks and waterfront dining options. Residents are welcome...
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The building is always clean and well maintained. My father in law says the staff are very accommodating. He loves the food and the portions are great.
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.
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I am not sure if there have been some staff changes but it seems like the quality of the meals has changed. That is interesting because I have heard that from another acquaintance about their family member...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Verona is a senior living community located in Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, a short drive southwest of Madison. The community features apartment-style living designed to offer residents a high degree of comfort and independence, all while they benefit from the support...
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The staff has been great. They really care about him. Every time I bring up an issue about his care they immediately respond to it. The food is very good from what I've eaten. My dad seems to like it. My...
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.
Coventry Village is dedicated to enabling each resident to maximize their independence and encourages each person as an individual to be active,involved and fully engaged in life despite any limitations.
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Renaissance Senior Living has been a good place that has helped my Sister in-law to live without worries. She has connected with people living there and together they help each other through memory issues. I...
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.
Located in the Hill Farms neighborhood on Madison's West Side, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We strive to provide a lifestyle that promotes independence and the opportunity to live life at its fullest!Strategically designed with...
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The new administration have make lots of improvements in the condition of the facility. More human. We are so greatful for all the changes made. Mom loves her magic room and the stuff is so friendly that she...
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.
Willow Glen is a warm, welcoming, secure community that has the perfect balance of private and public community living space, making it quaint, functional and familiar—like home.
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What we like the most about Brookdale Sussex, is that it is small with less than 25 residents; very homey feeling and the staff really care about the residents
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.
Sussex Springs is a nice rural community with easy access to retail, restaurants, parks and is a convenient drive to other urban locations.
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New day has an awesome staff!! Stacy the activities director is the absolute best!! They are always clean, friendly, and also welcoming! After looking at 13 other facilities, when I walked into New Day, I...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Frontida Memory Care of Elkhorn is a purpose-built home for people who have dementia. It is a secure building with delayed egress doors, on the outskirts of Elkhorn across the road from the Evergreen Golf Club. The suites are cozy and specifically designed for people with memory loss. The...
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Good staff, small food portions, no real activities to keep residents busy rooms adequate, no real hierarchy i.e. someone who has control over everything for family to talk to, staff overworked at times and...
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.
When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...
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Photo of Oak Park Place Madison
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The Staff is always willing to help out with anything you need. [name removed] is even participating in activities. They have their own van service which I use for [name removed] doctor appointments. His...
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.
Welcome to Oak Park Place! Located on Madison's far east side, Oak Park Place offers options beyond traditional senior living for the lifestyle you or your loved one deserve. Imagine an all-inclusive list of amenities and services that support a carefree, independent way of life for residents...
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Photo of Parkside
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My parents really like being at this place and the staff is wonderful. They like how big they apartment is and the location. It's only five minutes away from my home so I get to see them all the time.
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.
Parkside Independent and Assisted Living in De Forest, WI, is located just 10 minutes north of Madison, WI. With its rich farmland, and rolling hills, De Forest is an up and coming community that is experiencing continuous growth — making it a desirable area for families. Residents who live at...
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Photo of Brookdale Brookfield Memory Care
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I had the pleasure of working with [Name Removed]in Memory Care, and the experience was truly exceptional. From the very first interaction, she demonstrated genuine compassion, professionalism, and a deep...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
If you’re looking for memory care for a loved with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, our community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive from Milwaukee, provides a safe, caring environment where their dignity will remain respectfully intact. We have decades of experience to...
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Photo of Hallowstone at Sun Prairie
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Even with the administrator change. They've been great to work with, they serve good food, we had an issue with her room not being on a schedule to be cleaned but it was taken care of right away. Size of the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Find a warmer kind of life. You don’t have to wait for sunny days to live a new, sunny kind of redefined independence. Visit our community just a few minutes outside of downtown, and you’ll find an exceptional memory care community offering premium 24/7 care services for seniors with Alzheimer's...
Photo of Brookdale Madison West
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Fairly good experience, clean, very friendly ,no care given ,willingly listen, question follow-through, food adequate, wonderful aray of activities, suggest improvements be obvious when rate increase occurs...
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.
A Beautiful Place to Call HomeImagine trading in your household chores and responsibilities for a lifestyle rich in quality friendships, exciting activities and personalized care. Wouldn’t that be the dream?Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Madison, Wisconsin, your dreams...
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Photo of Charleston House Memory Care
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My wife received hospice care here until she passed, and while I can’t speak to the food or activities, the level of cleanliness and care was outstanding—a definite 5 out of 5. I also toured the assisted...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Beaver Dam Memory Care is located on the same Campus with Beaver Dam Assisted Living.This can be helpful for a couple who is in need of Assisted Living for one person and Memory Care for the other.We encourage family participation in our community and programs. We are a secured community which...
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My mother is very happy with her stay at Continental manor! The facility is clean, and the staff are sure to care for her correctly. My mother also loves to participate in activities; so much that I feel...
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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my mother (age 90) is in the independent living section but they give her a tremendous amount of assistance when she needs it. She is generally able to handle her own needs but she has periods of weakness...
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.
Located in the heart of Sun Prairie just 5 miles east of Madison, Sun Prairie Health Care Center is proud to have been a dedicated member of the Sun Prairie community for 40 years. Since our establishment in 1979, we’ve been providing all of the comforts of home in a vital, lively, downtown...
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I can’t imagine a better assisted living place for my mother than Camomile 1. First, she has a great apartment – living area, sleeping area, kitchen alcove, bathroom and two large closets. Great windows...
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.
Chamomile Assisted Living, LTD is located in a tranquil area of Madison, Wisconsin. Our community is close to several large public parks and nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods. It is an ideal place for our residents to call home, and we find that visitors and family guests often have...
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I would absolutely recommend them to others- they went above & beyond to help us transition our loved one from a hospital stay to Sylvan. Every staff member is kind & compassionate with the residents!
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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. In like manner we lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of self-respect into the life of your loved one. We take our responsibilities seriously at Sylvan...
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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.
Marvin's Manor located in Fox Lake Wisconsin, is the premier senior assisted living communities. With our focus on individual lifestyle and the care of each of our resident's it's easy to see why so many choose our community. We strive to give residents what anyone would want, dignity, self worth...
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When looking for a place for my grandma I was so pleased with the Rivers. They would answer my questions, their Nurse would answer my phone calls no matter the time of day. The staff are so kind and the...
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.
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Portage
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Just want to give a shout out to [name removed] and her wonderful staff. I think one of the hardest jobs is taking care of the aged. They have done an excellent job with my Mom. It’s not just a facility....
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Portage is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage
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This place has been good for my mom. She has her own apartment but staff is onsite to help with laundry and cleaning. They provide her meals for her. They also provide a fitness program and other social...
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.
Our Senior Apartments in Portage, WI offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living RCAC Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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I have lived here a year now and feel like I’m part of a big family. I really like the people, they are so caring and nice. The food is so good! [name removed] keeps me full and is great!
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.
Do more every dayLive your life to the fullest with a little help from us. If you’re looking for freedom and fun in senior living, we might be the right fit for you. Located in Middleton, Wisconsin, near Madison, you’ll have the care you need if you need it at our Assisted Living community. We...
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My mother left her home of nearly 40 years to be closer to me after her significant other passed away. We chose Reena Senior Living and I couldn't be happier with our decision. The facility is beautiful and...
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.
NOW OPEN! Aster Retirement Community of Fort Atkinson is a brand new assisted living/independent community that will capture the spirit of city convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel. This beautiful community will include 60, studio, one bedroom and two bedroom,...

Cost of nursing homes in Columbus, WI

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $6,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reeseville, WI with an average of $6,038 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Columbus, WI, vs. state and national averages

Columbus, WI
$6,238/mo
U.S. national average
$5,853/mo

Nursing homes costs in Columbus, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,897/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,238/mo

Nursing homes costs in Columbus, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,952/mo
Private
$6,287/mo

Senior living costs in Columbus vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Columbus, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,238/mo$6,163/mo$5,853/mo
Assisted Living$6,407/mo$5,912/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,897/mo$7,405/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,589/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Nursing Homes
Columbus, WI:$6,238/mo
Wisconsin:$6,163/mo
U.S.:$5,853/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, WI:$6,407/mo
Wisconsin:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, WI:$6,897/mo
Wisconsin:$7,405/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, WI:$3,589/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Columbus, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbus and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Columbus, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Columbus have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbus, WI$6,608/mo$6,483/mo+1.9%
Wisconsin$6,343/mo$6,152/mo+3.1%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Columbus, WI
2024 average cost:$6,608/mo
2023 average cost:$6,483/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$6,343/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Columbus

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbus

Hallowstone at Middleton

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge 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.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8
Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...
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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, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.5%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
17.5%
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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, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
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, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
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, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
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, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
0.4%
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