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10 Best Nursing Homes in Columbia, IA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Columbia nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Columbia, IA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Columbia or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Columbia.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hartford, Knoxville and Newbern.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hartford, Knoxville and Newbern.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Columbia, IA
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9.8
Review score
114 reviews
Staff members greeted me with a hello and eye contact. Offered much assistance and was extremely supportive. This facility is breath taking and so top notch.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Pella! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them.?Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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4 reviews
Would not hesitate to recommend this facility. My father thrived there, and the staff even brought him out of his shell with their interactions. I live 1500 miles from my father living at Homestead. The...
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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Park Lane Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted 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.
As we turn the pages of our lives – growing up, working, experiencing loves and losses, raising our own children – we all experience times when we need a little extra help. At Northridge Assisted Living, we have created an environment which combines and celebrates these memorable aspects of life...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Columbia, IA
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $5,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasantville, IA with an average of $4,134 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia, IA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia, IA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Columbia, IA by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Columbia
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbia
Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living
5.0
I would highly recommend Homestead. I would be happy to live there if I ever become unable to care for myself. The kitchen around mealtime smelled wonderful. Lots of areas to gather and socialize. Wide hallways with sitting areas spaced out so you can rest if you have a long trek to the mess ...
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Independence Village of Pella
5.0
All is going well, we really like it here.
It is a very nice facility and it is very easy to make friends.
The apartments are lovely, it is easy to relax and just enjoy life!
Columbia nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia nursing homes 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 care services in Columbia nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
23.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia nursing homes
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 Columbia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, IANational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Pella, Homestead of Knoxville Assisted Living and Homestead of Albia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Columbia, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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