Brookdale Columbus

Overview of Brookdale Columbus

Brookdale Columbus provides memory care in Columbus, Georgia. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with dementia, including someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a person who needs that level of oversight or for a family seeking respite care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

The community has 56 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. Studio apartments provide one private living space, while the starting price of $3,850 gives families a figure to use when budgeting for memory care.

Residents may keep pets, and a salon and spa allow for personal grooming on site. A courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, while trivia games, art therapy and family nights offer scheduled activities. Meals are served at consistent, predictable times on colorful plates for easy identification, giving residents a familiar dining routine and visual cues at mealtimes.

Cheryl Memmo serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #349 / 527Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 349th out of 527 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia 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 cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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 #22 / 549Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 549 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #571 / 701Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 571st out of 701 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. 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.
15 / 100
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 Living Community
IssuanceNovember 12, 2023
CountyMuscogee

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Columbus is administered by Cheryl Memmo.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Coffee Shop
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Chapel
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Computers
Business Center
Workshop
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Piano
Snack Shop
Activitiestrivia games, art therapy, family nights
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,850 per month

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 3 inspections

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

Since 2025 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

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

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 025 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Georgia assisted living residence (0 vs. GA avg 25).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityGA Averagevs. GA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 316 This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the Georgia average (3 vs. GA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
266 - 360 sq. ft

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Columbus

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Brookdale Columbus's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.99 miles to nearest hospital (Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside)

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Compare Memory Care around Columbus

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Gardens at Calvary Alc
MC
AL
Columbus
100
Facility 100
GA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 527
No
23
Facility 23
GA AVG 40
Rank #490 / 701
-
25
Facility 25
GA AVG 12
Rank #66 / 549
-Ms. Laurie Smith11
6
Facility 6
GA AVG 21
Rank #230 / 478
0.5
Facility 0.5
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #187 / 478
Oaks at Grove Park
MC
AL
RC
Columbus
90
Facility 90
GA AVG 81
Rank #189 / 527
Yes
40
Facility 40
GA AVG 40
Rank #363 / 701
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
-Ms. Christina Vogler7
4
Facility 4
GA AVG 21
Rank #184 / 478
0.6
Facility 0.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #219 / 478
Thrive at Green Island
MC
AL
Columbus
84
Facility 84
GA AVG 81
Rank #221 / 527
Yes
9
Facility 9
GA AVG 40
Rank #614 / 701
Suite
7
Facility 7
GA AVG 12
Rank #302 / 549
A+Meggan Walker27
42
Facility 42
GA AVG 21
Rank #430 / 478
1.6
Facility 1.6
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #379 / 478
Spring Harbor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Columbus
60
Facility 60
GA AVG 81
Rank #330 / 527
Yes
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 40
Rank #678 / 701
1 Bed
20
Facility 20
GA AVG 12
Rank #94 / 549
-Michael D. Campbell14
3
Facility 3
GA AVG 21
Rank #154 / 478
0.2
Facility 0.2
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #110 / 478
Brookdale Columbus
MC
Columbus
56
Facility 56
GA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 527
Yes
15
Facility 15
GA AVG 40
Rank #571 / 701
Studio
48
Facility 48
GA AVG 12
Rank #22 / 549
A+Cheryl Memmo3
0
Facility 0
GA AVG 21
Rank #1 / 478
0.0
Facility 0.0
GA AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 478

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every GA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Georgia

Brookdale Columbus is located in Columbus, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia 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).
GA

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
Asset Limits Not specified; need-based.
GA

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
Income Limits (2025) ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Columbus

Is Brookdale Columbus in a walkable area?

Brookdale Columbus has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Brookdale Columbus been in business?

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

Does Brookdale Columbus have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Columbus on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Columbus?

Yes, Brookdale Columbus allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Columbus?

Cheryl Memmo is the administrator of Brookdale Columbus.

How many beds does Brookdale Columbus have?

Brookdale Columbus has 56 beds.

How much does Brookdale Columbus cost per month?

Pricing at Brookdale Columbus starts at $3,850 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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