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Columbia Cottage Florence
Columbia Cottage Florence provides assisted living and Respite Care in Florence, Alabama. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they keep a private room, and Respite Care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The community may suit someone who needs daily support or a family seeking temporary care.
The home has 51 beds in the North Florence neighborhood. Private rooms give each resident a single personal living space, and residents may bring a pet when they move in. Heather Bradford serves as the administrator.
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About this community
Columbia Cottage Florence is administered by Heather Bradford.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 321 - 495 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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2.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), 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.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| The Renaissance of Florence | AL | Florence | 83
Facility
83
AL AVG
63
Rank
#24 / 125 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
AL AVG
33
Rank
#131 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Laura Fithian |
| Columbia Cottage Florence | AL RC | Florence (North Florence) | 51
Facility
51
AL AVG
63
Rank
#69 / 125 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
AL AVG
33
Rank
#94 / 146 | Private Rooms | - | Heather Bradford |
| Keestone of Florence | AL IL | Florence (West Florence) | 43
Facility
43
AL AVG
63
Rank
#86 / 125 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
AL AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jodi Gilreath |
| Hilltop at Glenwood I and II | AL MC RC | Florence | 16
Facility
16
AL AVG
63
Rank
#117 / 125 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
AL AVG
33
Rank
#13 / 146 | - | - | Tonya Belew |
| Green Oaks Inn | AL MC | Florence (Underwood-Petersville) | 16
Facility
16
AL AVG
63
Rank
#117 / 125 | No | - | - | - | Crystal Green |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama
Columbia Cottage Florence is located in Florence, Alabama.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Cottage Florence
What neighborhood is Columbia Cottage Florence in?
Columbia Cottage Florence is in the North Florence neighborhood of Florence.
Is Columbia Cottage Florence in a walkable area?
Columbia Cottage Florence has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Columbia Cottage Florence been in business?
Columbia Cottage Florence has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Columbia Cottage Florence?
Yes, Columbia Cottage Florence allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Columbia Cottage Florence?
Heather Bradford is the administrator of Columbia Cottage Florence.
How many beds does Columbia Cottage Florence have?
Columbia Cottage Florence has 51 beds.
Are there photos of Columbia Cottage Florence?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Columbia Cottage Florence in the photo gallery on this page.
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