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Parkwood Health Care Facility
Scout 92Phenix City, AL · 74 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Phenix City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Columbus, Georgia
Every licensed senior community in the Columbus, GA-AL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.3★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Columbus
Local Columbus-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Columbus prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,580/mo median
typical range $3,660–$5,730
Memory Care
$4,640/mo median
typical range $3,710–$5,800
Skilled Nursing
$8,460/mo median
typical range $7,770–$9,610
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,580/mo median
typical range $2,420–$5,100
Residential Care Home
$4,120/mo median
typical range $3,300–$5,150
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Columbus using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Columbus.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 13 communities in Columbus, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Magnolia Manor of Marion County
Scout 91Buena Vista, GA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Buena Vista's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →3
Columbus, GA · 84 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Columbus's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →4
Spring Harbor at Green Island
Scout 81Columbus, GA · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbus.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →5
Oak View Home, INC
Scout 80Waverly Hall, GA · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Waverly Hall.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →6
Richland, GA · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Richland's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →
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Columbus, GA · 196 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Columbus.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →8
Columbus, GA · 210 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbus.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →9
Phenix City, AL · 86 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Phenix City.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →10
Columbus, GA · 166 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbus.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →11
Canterbury Health Care Facility
Scout 45Phenix City, AL · 137 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Phenix City.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →12
Columbus, GA · 200 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbus.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →13
River Towne Center
Scout 30Columbus, GA · 210 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,770–$9,610/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Columbus, GA?
In the Columbus, GA area, assisted living typically runs $3,660–$5,730/month (median $4,580), memory care $3,710–$5,800/month (median $4,640), and skilled nursing $7,770–$9,610/month (median $8,460) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Columbus, GA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Columbus, GA right now are Parkwood Health Care Facility, Magnolia Manor of Marion County, Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center. The full ranked list of 13 communities is on this page.
How are the 13 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.