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Photo of LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods
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33 Floor plans available
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The apartment is very nice. It's large and comfortable and has everything you need. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I haven't encountered the cleaners but her apartment always seems nice and neat....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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Although it is not looking good for mom to go there because of complications. They have gone above and beyond to help us. I would recommend to others but as all assisted living places they have limits to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Columbus, NC

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $5,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Fort, NC with an average of $4,967 per month.

Assisted living costs in Columbus, NC, vs. state and national averages

Columbus, NC
$5,917/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbus, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,917/mo
$8,128/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbus, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,277/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,826/mo

Senior living costs in Columbus vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Columbus, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,917/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,128/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,130/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, NC:$5,917/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, NC:$8,128/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, NC:$4,130/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Columbus, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbus and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Columbus, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Columbus have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbus, NC$5,961/mo$5,110/mo+16.6%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Columbus, NC
2024 average cost:$5,961/mo
2023 average cost:$5,110/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbus, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Columbus.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbus

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbus

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

5.0
Overall I would have e to give them a 5 in all categories. They did anything i asked. Went out of their way to help mother. After she passed, they went above by helping me with a bed,a walker and a months payment. I have nothing but good things to say about them

Oakland Living LLC in Rutherfordton, NC

5.0
It had a good rating, and you helped me look at places and she could get a private room, which was a must. The staff are all really nice people, they make sure to keep me aware of what is going on with her and how she is doing. She can be checked out by a nurse practitioner and a doctor any time ...
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Columbus review score based on 756 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 756 reviews of 22 Columbus assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbus review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Columbus review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Columbus, NC22 facilities
8.6
Hendersonville, NC22 facilities
8.2
Forest City, NC4 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbus assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 756 reviews of 22 Columbus assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Columbus, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Columbus assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Columbus assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.2%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.3%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.7%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.6%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.1%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.5%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
23%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbus

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbus protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, TerraBella Hendersonville and Tryon Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbus, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Columbus, North Carolina is Brookdale Forest City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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