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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbia, IN

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Columbia area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Columbia. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 92 independent living facilities in Columbia, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: The Waterford at Fairfield, Rosegate Commons and StoryPoint Fairfield
zipAveragecost: $2,901

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My parents were very well cared for. I think they need to give more to the staff so they can keep the great care to the patients. I realize Your employees are as important as your patients. Your...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Brookwood Retirement Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Brookwood offers Independent and Assisted Living Apartments, short term skilled nursing, and long term care all within the same facility. Brookwood's apartments are duel certified, meaning they are all both Independent and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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They are overcrowded, but I think they all are. It means a lot when the nurse comes in and gives them a hug and a kiss on the cheek. He would just get the biggest smile. Anything he needed they gave him....
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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What families are saying about independent living in Columbia

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbia

McKay Manor in Shelbyville, IN

4.3
I am currently a resident at McKay Manor. My move in went well, I had no troubles. The staff is good. The housekeeping is good. Overall, I would recommend the facility to others.

Doverwood Village in Hamilton, OH

5.0
Our loved one is settling in to her new place after being there one month. We are impressed with their visiting Doctor and system in place for having prescriptions delivered to the facility. The staff is very caring and pleasant. Sometimes the residents complain about the food, however, I ...
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Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community

4.7
We chose Otterbein because of the cleanliness, friendliness of the staff members, and she was familiar with the location since we grew up on Jefferson Street. The facility itself did not look like an institution, it looked like a nice welcoming place that you want to be. I would recommend to ...
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Columbia independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia independent 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 independent living communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.5%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.9%
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The Waterford at Fairfield, Rosegate Commons and StoryPoint Fairfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 92 independent living facilities near Columbia, Indiana. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Columbia, Indiana are The Waterford at Fairfield, Independence Village of Fishers East and StoryPoint Fairfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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