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.
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.
Spring Harbor
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 75
Rank #259 / 425
Yes
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 38
Rank #448 / 465
1 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 11
Rank #66 / 425
Michael D. Campbell14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #128 / 377
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #91 / 377
Magnolia Manor of Columbus
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbus
210
Facility 210
GA AVG 75
Rank #6 / 425
Yes
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 38
Rank #126 / 465
-
19
Facility 19
GA AVG 11
Rank #68 / 425
Donna Davis12
24
Facility 24
GA AVG 21
Rank #329 / 377
2.0
Facility 2.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #343 / 377
Thrive at Green Island
AL
MC
Columbus
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 75
Rank #158 / 425
Yes
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 38
Rank #397 / 465
Suite
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 425
Meggan Walker27
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 21
Rank #355 / 377
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #323 / 377
Oaks at Grove Park
AL
MC
RC
Columbus
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 75
Rank #131 / 425
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 38
Rank #216 / 465
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 425
Ms. Christina Vogler7
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #156 / 377
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #191 / 377
Brookside Glen Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Columbus
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 75
Rank #308 / 425
Yes
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 38
Rank #393 / 465
Studio
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 11
Rank #226 / 425
Paulette Brock12
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 21
Rank #216 / 377
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #191 / 377
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #286 / 425
Yes
32
Facility 32
GA AVG 38
Rank #253 / 465
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 11
Rank #151 / 425
Stephanie Oswald11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #195 / 377
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 377
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
AL
MC
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 75
Rank #83 / 425
No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #311 / 465
-
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 11
Rank #41 / 425
Ms. Laurie Smith11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #195 / 377
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #163 / 377
Legacy Reserve at Old Town
AL
IL
MC
Columbus
53
Facility 53
GA AVG 75
Rank #282 / 425
No
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 38
Rank #421 / 465
-
5
Facility 5
GA AVG 11
Rank #293 / 425
Susan Stephens11
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 377
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 377
Oaks at Maple Ridge
AL
RC
Columbus
50
Facility 50
GA AVG 75
Rank #286 / 425
No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 38
Rank #311 / 465
-
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 11
Rank #312 / 425
Stephanie Oswald3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 377
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 377
Stewart Community Home
AL
RESC
Columbus
72
Facility 72
GA AVG 75
Rank #199 / 425
No
76
Facility 76
GA AVG 38
Rank #17 / 465
-
22
Facility 22
GA AVG 11
Rank #52 / 425
Mr. Jeff Koehler13
17
Facility 17
GA AVG 21
Rank #299 / 377
1.3
Facility 1.3
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #293 / 377

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 boasts an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a kind of service delivered with compassion and respect. The retirement home specializes in assisted living and memory care, with short-term stays available. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior. Oaks may be a new home, but it’s on its way to being the premiere upscale assisted living home in Grove Park.

Management and staff embody dedication and professionalism, helping residents achieve holistic wellness. Its extensive list of community services includes medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.

Contact Oaks at Grove Park

Spring Harbor

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

Experience a hotel-like retirement life with Spring Harbor, a luxury senior living community in Columbus, GA, offering independent living. The community warmly invites residents into stunning and comfortable accommodations overlooking 40 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and surrounded by a close-knit neighborhood of inviting people. Here, residents enjoy the comfort provided by having access to five-star healthcare services, including personal care, skilled nursing, and memory support should the need arise.

Spring Harbor strives to create an atmosphere where seniors are inspired to continue fulfilling a purpose in life built on comfort, safety, and peace. Hence, they provide residents with an array of interesting opportunities to stay active and connected, a delectable dining experience, and comprehensive wellness programs. An array of amenities, such as an arts & crafts studio, reading room, movie theater, salon, game room, and woodworking shop, are offered to further elevate residents’ living experience.

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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.

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Overview of The Gardens at Calvary Alc
The Gardens at Calvary is an assisted living and memory care community located in Columbus, GA. It offers a range of services including memory care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as assisted living options. The community focuses on providing compassionate care in a Christ-centered environment.
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.

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

Overview of Brookside Glen Senior Living

Brookside Glen Senior Living is a luxurious assisted living and memory community in Columbus. The cozy, home-like environment aims to gain a lifestyle that promotes holistic wellness for every resident. The senior living community gives off a friendly and resort-like atmosphere, there’s always something appropriate for everyone. Brookside Glen appears to be one of those homes that prides itself on being renowned– enriched by diversity, elevated by accommodations, and enhanced by lifestyle.

They offer a range of services that focus on the comfort and convenience of their residents: meal services, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, a library, a beauty salon, and outdoor spaces. Truly, Brookside Glen is a place where assisted senior living thrives, and the memory care unit provides solace and specialized attention. 

Contact Brookside Glen Senior Living

Oaks at Maple Ridge

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

Oaks at Maple Ridge offers assisted living and respite care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents keep their own independent living space. Respite care provides a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or needs to recover, making the community a possible fit for families seeking short term support.

The community has 50 beds and is administered by Stephanie Oswald. Restaurant style dining includes comfort foods and local flavors, with special diets available for residents with specific dietary needs. A hairdresser and salon provide grooming services within the community.

An enclosed courtyard offers covered seating along with vegetable and fruit gardens, giving residents an outdoor place to sit and spend time around planted spaces. Activities include trivia, Bingo, and live musical entertainment, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy. The community is wheelchair accessible, allowing residents who use wheelchairs to navigate its spaces.

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

Contact Legacy Reserve at Old Town

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.