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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, LA
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 11 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.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Olla, Riverton and Gilbert.
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9.2
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47 reviews
Wonderful place. The staff in awesome. Everyone there is caring towards the residents. The food is great! Russ Place is an excellent choice for assisted living. My mother is happy there and I have peace of...
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.
Russ Place has been rated by our families and community as the Best of the Best in Senior Care. SeniorAdvisor.com recognizes senior living providers who consistently receive high ratings and positive reviews from their residents, families, and visitors. This EXCLUSIVE designation is awarded to...
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22 Floor plans available
2.0
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37 reviews
The community is very clean and the staff that took us around on the tour were super friendly. From what we have seen of the meals when we visit they do seem 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.
Savannah Grand of West Monroe is an assisted living community in the city of West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Our bravura community is located close to the banks of river Ouachita with fresh water trickling with a calming breeze always. West Monroe is ideal for meditation and...
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7.0
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33 reviews
The team is great. They are kind and caring. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had .
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.
Savannah Court of Bastrop is an assisted living memory care community that is located in the urban city of Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Our community is located right in the outskirts of the city thus the residents experience both urban and rural life balanced effectively. Bastrop city...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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Our experience with Azalea Estates has been very good overall. They have Friendly staff, and I appreciate that it appears to be a nice, clean facility. The food isn't impressive, but it seems to be...
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.
The home like setting of Azalea Estates of Monroe, an assisted living community in Monroe, Louisiana makes it the ideal place to call home. Truly a Southern style home, it sits on a beautifully landscaped area and features spacious rooms. And, it's prominent location in Monroe ensures the...
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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.
The Gardens of Somerset, an 18-acre community located in Sterlington, LA, is designed to bring unparalleled living options to Ouachita Parish for older adults. Centered around outstanding architecture, The Gardens of Somerset will offer community members independent living, assisted living and...
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5 reviews
The overall is pretty good. Not much to do, pretty quiet, meals seem to be fine, people are friendly (including the staff). Everything is always clean, no issues there. The staff is always friendly, ready to...
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.
Assisted Living is designed for seniors who may have difficulty with activities of daily living. The Arbor provides a way of living for seniors who seek independence and privacy, yet have concerns for housekeeping, lawn maintenance, activities, personal nutrition, as well as assistance with...
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Cost of assisted living in Columbia, LA
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $3,469 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wisner, LA with an average of $3,109 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, LA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Columbia, LA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Columbia, LA 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, LA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia
Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia
Trustwell Living at Russ Place in Ruston, LA
4.7
My brother signed on the dotted line because of the cost. But he stays there because of the administrator and the staff. They make sure that he gets the medical care he needs and takes him to his appointments and check in on him everyday to make sure that he gets what he needs. You have to be ...
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Savannah Court of Bastrop
5.0
since I am unable to stay in my home, I am happy here. the people who work here are very kind and thoughtful.
The Arbors and Terrace of Ruston
4.9
We chose The Arbors & Terrace of Ruston because I knew a few people that worked here and we know several of the people that live here as well. When we visited for our tour it was just a no brainer for my parents, they loved it right away. The apartments are a really good size, we were able to ...
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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, LANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
71.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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, LANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
57.1%
13.7%
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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, LANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
85.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13%
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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, LANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
85.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
85.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.7%
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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, LANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
45.6%
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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 Louisiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
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Trustwell Living at Russ Place, Savannah Grand of West Monroe and Savannah Court of Bastrop are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
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