Brookdale Columbia

Brookdale Columbia

Overview of Brookdale Columbia

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, TN, Brookdale Columbia offers a vibrant assisted living community that feels more like a vacation retreat. The community features spacious accommodations and luxury amenities, including an on-campus beauty and barbershop, library, and raised garden beds, providing opportunities for relaxation and socialization. Here, seniors enjoy a supportive environment where they can maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management.

Seniors are drawn to Brookdale Columbia for its engaging activities and robust dining options. From walking clubs to Bible studies, and outings to local attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Columbia Museum of Art, there’s always something to spark curiosity and connection. In their restaurant-style dining room, residents can savor delicious meals tailored to their preferences, with menus that rotate daily based on their feedback and dietary needs. Other amenities include a library, a greenhouse, an arts & crafts studio, a salon, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 42 Rank #229 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 229th out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 228Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 228 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #155 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 155th out of 277 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #29 / 143Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 29th out of 143 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 143. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
90.5% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Tennessee average: 74.5%
Occupied beds
38 / 42
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 19, 1999
ExpirationDecember 5, 2027
CountyMaury
License Number00000139

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Columbia is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc, and administered by Jennifer Massey.

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Outings
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Game Room
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Walking Paths
Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Housekeeping
Laundry

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Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (60% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 25 This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (2 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 60% better

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
540 days
Total residents
62
Total admissions (2024)
24
Total discharges (2024)
27

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 2
  • To Nursing Home 9

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 75.8%
  • Male Residents 24.2%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 1.6%
  • 60-64 1.6%
  • 70-74 19.4%
  • 75-79 22.6%
  • 80-84 14.5%
  • 85-89 12.9%
  • 90 or more 27.4%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 1.6%
  • White Residents 98.4%

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 282 / 342 / 360 / 372 q. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Columbia

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Places of interest near Brookdale Columbia

Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Brookdale Columbia's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.01 miles to nearest hospital (Maury Regional Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Columbia

Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Rosewood Manor, Inc.
AL
NH
Columbia
68
Facility 68
TN AVG 77
Rank #138 / 259
No
77
Facility 77
TN AVG 32
Rank #4 / 277
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 23
Rank #27 / 228
---Rosewood Manor Inc-------------
Poplar Estates Retirement Center
AL
MC
Columbia
58
Facility 58
TN AVG 77
Rank #179 / 259
No
77
Facility 77
TN AVG 32
Rank #4 / 277
-
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #71 / 228
--Jennifer Nicole DiehlColumbia Senior Living, LLC-------------
Morning Pointe of Columbia
AL
MC
RC
Columbia (West Meade)
53
Facility 53
TN AVG 77
Rank #194 / 259
Yes
47
Facility 47
TN AVG 32
Rank #73 / 277
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 228
--J. Tyler SneedColumbia Senior Community, LLC
393 days
Facility 393 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #98 / 170
6018.3%81.7%1.7%0%3.3%16.7%26.7%28.3%23.3%1.7%98.3%
Brookdale Columbia
AL
Columbia (Westwood)
42
Facility 42
TN AVG 77
Rank #229 / 259
No
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 32
Rank #155 / 277
Suite
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #29 / 143
A+Jennifer MasseyBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
540 days
Facility 540 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #68 / 170
6224.2%75.8%1.6%1.6%19.4%22.6%14.5%12.9%27.4%1.6%98.4%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Brookdale Columbia is located in Columbia, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Columbia

What neighborhood is Brookdale Columbia in?

Brookdale Columbia is in the Westwood neighborhood of Columbia.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Columbia?

Brookdale Columbia is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc, and administered by Jennifer Massey.

Is Brookdale Columbia in a walkable area?

Brookdale Columbia has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Columbia?

According to TN state health department records, Brookdale Columbia's license number is 00000139.

When does Brookdale Columbia's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Brookdale Columbia's license expires on December 5, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Columbia?

Brookdale Columbia's occupancy is 90.5%.

How long has Brookdale Columbia been in business?

Brookdale Columbia has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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