Best Assisted Living in Columbus, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 assisted living communities in Columbus, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in GA
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), 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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Oaks at Grove Park
AL
MC
RC
Columbus
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #129 / 421
B+Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 38
Rank #215 / 461
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #222 / 422
Ms. Christina Vogler7
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 25
Rank #155 / 374
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #191 / 374
Spring Harbor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 75
Rank #257 / 421
?Yes
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 38
Rank #444 / 461
1 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 11
Rank #62 / 422
Michael D. Campbell14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 25
Rank #128 / 374
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #90 / 374
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #285 / 421
?Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #252 / 461
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #148 / 422
Stephanie Oswald11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 25
Rank #196 / 374
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #162 / 374
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
AL
MC
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #82 / 421
B+No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #310 / 461
-
26
Facility 26
GA AVG 11
Rank #38 / 422
Ms. Laurie Smith11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 25
Rank #196 / 374
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #162 / 374
Thrive at Green Island
AL
MC
Columbus
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 75
Rank #156 / 421
D+Yes
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 38
Rank #395 / 461
Suite
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #222 / 422
Meggan Walker27
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 25
Rank #353 / 374
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #322 / 374
Magnolia Manor of Columbus
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
210
Facility 210
GA AVG 75
Rank #6 / 421
CYes
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 38
Rank #124 / 461
-
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 11
Rank #64 / 422
Donna Davis7
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 25
Rank #327 / 374
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #341 / 374
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #285 / 421
ANo
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #310 / 461
-
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #291 / 422
Stephanie Oswald3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 25
Rank #1 / 374
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 374
Legacy Reserve at Old Town
AL
IL
MC
Columbus
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 75
Rank #281 / 421
ANo
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 38
Rank #419 / 461
-
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #291 / 422
Susan Stephens11
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 25
Rank #1 / 374
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 374
Brookside Glen Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Columbus
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 75
Rank #307 / 421
B-Yes
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 38
Rank #391 / 461
Studio
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #222 / 422
Paulette Brock12
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 25
Rank #217 / 374
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #191 / 374
Stewart Community Home
AL
RESC
Columbus
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 75
Rank #197 / 421
CNo
76
Facility 76
GA AVG 38
Rank #17 / 461
-
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 11
Rank #50 / 422
Mr. Jeff Koehler13
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 25
Rank #297 / 374
1.3
Facility 1.3
GA AVG 1.6
Rank #292 / 374

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other GA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 18 analyzed for Columbus. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Oaks at Grove Park

Oaks at Grove Park offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may wander, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. The different layouts can suit a resident living alone or a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

An enclosed courtyard includes a covered area, flower and vegetable gardens, and walking paths, giving residents outdoor space on site. Scheduled local transportation serves medical appointments, errands, and community outings. The hairdresser and salon provide an on site place for personal grooming.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Ms Christina Vogler serves as the administrator. The combination of memory care and respite care may suit a family seeking supervised support for someone living with dementia or short term care while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Contact Oaks at Grove Park

Spring Harbor

100 Spring Harbor Dr, Columbus, GA 31904
Overview of Spring Harbor

Spring Harbor in Columbus, Georgia, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and round-the-clock skilled nursing. Independent living supplies private apartments alongside shared community amenities, while assisted living supports daily personal care like bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Memory care features a secure environment to prevent wandering, and skilled nursing delivers continuous care from licensed medical staff.

This 60-bed property offers one-bedroom floor plans and maintains a pet-friendly policy. Michael D. Campbell oversees operations as the facility administrator. Stacking several care levels in one location makes it easy for residents to transition into higher support tiers as their needs increase.

Funding options cover Medicare and private payment. Medicare applies to short-term post-hospital care, while private pay handles direct ongoing costs. Nursing staff deliver an average of 6 hours and 39 minutes of direct hands-on care per resident daily.

Individuals looking for flexible senior housing can settle into a location built to accommodate changing physical and cognitive demands can contact Spring Harbor for inquiries.

Contact Spring Harbor

Overview of Oaks at Maple Ridge

Oaks at Maple Ridge offers assisted living and respite care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a private residence, and respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a family seeking short-term care during a caregiver’s absence.

The community has 50 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, and Stephanie Oswald serves as administrator.

Restaurant-style dining includes local comfort foods, healthy options, and special diets, giving residents meal choices suited to those needs. Residents can exercise in the fitness center, read in the library, use the salon, walk along landscaped paths and gardens, and participate in activities such as trivia, Bingo, and live entertainment. Transportation and rehabilitation services are available, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use mobility devices.

A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips.

Contact Oaks at Maple Ridge

Overview of The Gardens at Calvary Alc

The Gardens at Calvary Alc provides assisted living and memory care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Both care levels are available here. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds and opened in 2000. Housing includes shared suites, studios, deluxe studios, one bedroom and deluxe one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. Shared suites and two bedroom units can suit couples or companions, while a studio provides one private living space.

An in house beauty salon gives residents access to salon services within the community. Dining includes home cooked meals, and the activities program offers structured things for residents to do.

The secure community has accessible outdoor space. Pastoral care and religious services are available for residents who want faith based support. Ms Laurie Smith is the administrator, and Zack Hamsley serves as director.

Phone: 7066532000.0

Contact The Gardens at Calvary Alc

Overview of Thrive at Green Island

Thrive at Green Island is an elegant retirement home considered one of Columbus’s premier assisted living communities. Its community presents an upscale lifestyle with its resort-like hospitality and professional service. As they are a resident-centered environment, there’s a massive significance in providing flexibility and independence. As its name suggests, residents ‘thrive’ in an environment where a modern approach to senior living is tested and trusted.

Thrive at Green Island aims to enhance its seniors’ lifestyle with premium amenities and unmatched services. They had thought of every big and little detail of the community: five-star dining experience, housekeeping services, cozy apartments, stimulating activities, specialized programs, and engaging gatherings.

$6,490/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Contact Thrive at Green Island

Overview of Magnolia Manor of Columbus

Magnolia Manor of Columbus is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community that offers all-inclusive healthcare. As a non-profit home specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care– seniors can expect to be treated with kindness and immense patience for a more personal approach to senior care. Magnolia Manor is where seniors can thrive and feel rejuvenated during their recovery. 

The residential lifestyle is designed to be stress-free and maintenance-free; management and staff encourage residents to continue their independence by assisting them with daily living, such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, meal preparation, and specialized programs. 

Contact Magnolia Manor of Columbus

Oaks at Maple Ridge

4500 South Stadium Drive, Columbus, GA 31909
Overview of Oaks at Maple Ridge

Oaks at Maple Ridge in Columbus, GA, provides assisted living. Respite care is also available here. Help with bathing, dressing, and medication management comes with assisted living. A respite stay is short and scheduled, which gives a family caregiver time away without the arrangement becoming permanent.

Across its 50 beds, meals are restaurant-style, with comfort foods and local flavors on the menu. Trivia, Bingo, and live musical entertainment fill the activity calendar. The amenities include a salon, a courtyard, and a garden. The community is wheelchair accessible, and Stephanie Oswald is its administrator.

Contact Oaks at Maple Ridge

Overview of Legacy Reserve at Old Town

A proud Atlas Senior Living Group member, Legacy Reserve at Old Town is one of the city’s trusted assisted living and memory care communities. The assisted living and memory community is simply beautiful and timeless, providing an ideal environment for seniors to age with purpose. They try to get to know each resident individually and treat them like family members so they can offer more authentic and attentive personalized care. Legacy Reserve is where seniors can find a sense of belonging and purpose, surrounded by caring staff dedicated to making their golden years memorable.

As an Atlas Senior Living community, Legacy Reserve provides a supportive environment that fosters growth, independence, and dignity. Seniors here can stay active and engaged with popular amenities like mental games, dancing, and socializing

$6,195/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Contact Legacy Reserve at Old Town

Overview of Brookside Glen Senior Living

Brookside Glen Senior Living in Columbus, GA, offers three living options, independent living, memory care, and assisted living. The self-sufficient apartments include the community’s services but no hands-on care. Assisted living provides personnel to a resident for dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care is designed for individuals with dementia who may wander. It keeps that individual in a secured space with staff oversight, while the Lavender Hills Dementia Care program operates alongside it. An individual who begins as independent can take on additional care later without relocating to a different community.

The building, with 48 beds, is relatively small, which can mean staff and residents interact more. The apartments consist of studios, each being a distinct private area.

Paulette Brock serves as the administrator. Transportation options are provided, pets are welcome, and monthly prices start at $4,957.

Starting Price $4,957/Month Info Pricing updated on May 20th, 2026

Contact Brookside Glen Senior Living

Overview of Stewart Community Home

Stewart Community Home offers assisted living and residential care in Columbus, GA. The community provides secure housing and assistance for adults with disabilities, including adults transitioning from homelessness or difficult situations, so it may be a good fit for someone who needs residential support during that transition.

Stewart Community Home has 72 beds. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently.

Mr. Jeff Koehler serves as the administrator.

Contact Stewart Community Home

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Columbus at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $4,408The average monthly cost across facilities in Columbus, GA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 29/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Columbus, GA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Columbus, GA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Columbus, GA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Columbus, GA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Columbus, GA is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Columbus, GA?

Assisted living in Columbus, GA typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Columbus, GA?

Assisted living facilities in Columbus, GA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Georgia?

Assisted living in Georgia is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Georgia Medicaid cover assisted living?

Georgia Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Georgia) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.