Page 3 of Best Senior Living in Columbus, GA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 36 senior living communities in Columbus, GA using GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Freedom Day Center
IL
HC
Columbus
147No--11Ms. Patty Muroski3
Lighthouse Adult Day Care
IL
ADC
MC
Columbus
90No 23 -8-1
TerraBella Riverplace
IL
HC
HOS
Columbus
-Yes
10
Facility 10
GA AVG 42
Rank #214 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
54
Facility 54
GA AVG 14
Rank #1 / 140
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The Gardens at Calvary Alc
IL
AL
MC
Columbus
100No 23 -25Zachary Hamsley-
Amedisys Home Health Care – Columbus
IL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Columbus (Brookstone)
-No 19 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms41--
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
IL
AL
Columbus
80No 23 -1Richard Averett-
The Haven at Columbus
IL
AL
MC
RC
Columbus
60No 23 -1Cheryl Memo-
Lighthouse Adult Day Care
IL
ADC
MC
Columbus
24No 23 -8Paris Williams-
Freedom Day Center
IL
HC
Columbus
147No--11Regina Crawford-
The Ralston
IL
Columbus
-Yes
80
Facility 80
GA AVG 42
Rank #8 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed---

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other GA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 36 analyzed for Columbus. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Freedom Day Center

Freedom Day Center provides home care in Columbus, Georgia, with support delivered in a person’s home rather than through a residential placement. The center has 147 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving eligible families a public payment option for covered services.

Transportation assistance can help with arranging rides when needed. Organized group opportunities include senior social activities, community engagement events, and recreational therapy, while wellness workshops, nutritional guidance, and cognitive programs support health, nutrition, and mental engagement. Personalized care plans shape services around each resident’s needs. Ms. Patty Muroski serves as the administrator.

Phone: 7062210158.0

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Overview of Lighthouse Adult Day Care

Lighthouse Adult Day Care provides memory care and adult day care in Columbus, GA. Memory care offers a supervised setting for adults with cognitive impairment, while adult day care provides structured daytime support and activities. The community may be a good fit for an adult aged 18 or older with cognitive impairment who needs organized daytime care or memory care supervision.

Lighthouse Adult Day Care has 90 beds. Daily activities include arts and crafts, musical entertainment, mental stimulation games, outdoor activities, holiday and birthday celebrations, and gentle exercises. Participants can choose from creative, cognitive, outdoor, and light physical engagement. Meals and snacks are also provided, with attention to clients’ dietary needs and preferences.

Phone: 7628211038.0

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TerraBella Riverplace

6850 River Rd, Columbus, GA 31904
Overview of TerraBella Riverplace

Say goodbye to endless chores and live a worry-free life with TerraBella Riverplace, an excellent senior living community in Columbus, GA, that offers top-notch independent living. The community’s stylish apartment homes and suites offer residents best-in-class convenience and comfort features, with a scenic view for day-to-day living. With on-site medical and therapy services and lifetime veteran savings program, residents are guaranteed to receive all the support that they need to continue living a comfortable life.

At TerraBella Riverplace, they create a unique senior living experience with their unique blend of personalized services, attentive care, senior-focused programs, and top-notch amenities. Here. residents enjoy six exclusive lifestyle programs that offer opportunities for scheduled trips, health and wellness activities, socializing during events, and fine dining. Residents also enjoy a wide array of amenities, such as a well-stocked library, movie theaters, comfy common areas, and scenic walking paths, offering endless opportunities for relaxation, recreation, and fun.

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Overview of The Gardens at Calvary Alc

The Gardens at Calvary Alc offers assisted living and memory care in Columbus, Georgia. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, with residents living in community room or suite options. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community opened in 2000 and has 100 beds. Housing includes shared suites, studios, deluxe studios, one bedroom and deluxe one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio provides one private living space, while shared suites and two bedroom units can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

An in house beauty salon gives residents access to salon services within the community, and accessible outdoor space is available for time outside. Transportation gives residents an option for travel without driving themselves. Pastoral care, chaplain services, and religious services support residents who want faith based services. Dining includes home cooked meals, so residents do not need to prepare each meal themselves, and Zachary Hamsley serves as the administrator.

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Amedisys Home Health Care – Columbus

200 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Suite 301, Columbus, GA 31904
Overview of Amedisys Home Health Care – Columbus

Amedisys, a distinguished healthcare provider, is committed to delivering top-tier care, ensuring that seniors never feel isolated or alone. Their extensive services encompass hospice and palliative care, in addition to comprehensive home healthcare. Amedisys goes above and beyond by offering hospital-level and skilled nursing care within the comfort of one’s home, providing a specialized approach tailored to individual needs. Established in 1982, they have remained a pillar of support for numerous families across generations, garnering multiple accolades along the way.

With a focus on home healthcare, Amedisys equips itself with cutting-edge tools and resources to effectively manage various diseases and health objectives. They also offer specialized programs designed for individuals with chronic conditions, all while prioritizing the preservation of maximum independence for their patients. Amedisys stands as a testament to unwavering dedication to quality care and holistic well-being.

Contact Amedisys Home Health Care – Columbus

Overview of Making a Joyful Journey

Making a Joyful Journey provides assisted living in Columbus, GA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping a private living space.

The community has 80 beds. Richard Averett serves as administrator.

Contact Making a Joyful Journey, LLC

The Haven at Columbus

8301 Franciscan Woods Drive, Columbus, GA 31909
Overview of The Haven at Columbus

The Haven at Columbus offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Columbus, GA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care gives a family a short stay option when the usual caregiver needs time away. Together, assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs change over time.

The community has 60 beds, with private rooms and semi-private rooms for residents who prefer to share with a roommate. Transportation is available for medical appointments and regularly scheduled shopping trips, so residents can attend those outings without arranging each trip independently.

The Nourish Program and rehabilitation services are available at The Haven at Columbus, and short-term stays support temporary care needs. Personalized care plans organize support around each resident’s needs, and Cheryl Memo serves as the administrator.

Contact The Haven at Columbus

Overview of Lighthouse Adult Day Care

Lighthouse Adult Day Care provides memory care and Adult Day Care in Columbus, GA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for adults who may be at risk of wandering, while Adult Day Care provides daytime support for cognitively impaired adults aged 18 and older. The community may be a good fit for a family seeking structured care for an adult with cognitive impairment who can benefit from supervised activities during the day.

With 24 beds, Lighthouse falls within the smaller community range, where residents and staff can get to know one another. Daily activities include arts and crafts, musical entertainment, mental stimulation games, outdoor activities, holiday and birthday celebrations, and gentle exercises. These give residents structured ways to spend the day, with a mix of creative, social, mentally engaging, outdoor, and physical activities.

Well balanced meals and snacks account for clients’ dietary needs and preferences. Paris Williams serves as the administrator, and the center’s programming includes day care services and upcoming events.

Contact Lighthouse Adult Day Care

Overview of Freedom Day Center

Freedom Day Center provides home care in Columbus, Georgia, so a resident can receive support without leaving their own home. It may suit someone who wants to remain at home while receiving care, and transportation assistance is available when travel support is needed. The home has 147 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving eligible residents a public payment option for home care.

Regina Crawford serves as administrator. Senior Social Activities and Community Engagement Events offer organized opportunities for interaction, while Enriching Cognitive Programs and Recreational Therapy add structured mental and recreational activities. Wellness Workshops and Nutritional Guidance address wellness and nutrition topics for participating residents.

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Overview of The Ralston

Spend a vibrant lifestyle at The Ralston, an esteemed community in Columbus, GA, offering independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with specially designed and spacious floor plans. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence, helping with maintenance and chores.

With leisure sites and thriving shops nearby, residents can spend their days according to their interests and capabilities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants surrounding the community. The community’s warm and inviting environment creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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Senior Living in Columbus at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 32/ 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: 93The 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 Senior Living in Columbus, GA

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 36 senior living communities in Columbus, GA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Columbus, GA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Columbus, GA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior living communities in Columbus, GA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.