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Top 5 Nursing Homes near Columbus, NE
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Columbus 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 Columbus, NE 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 Columbus or another care type is right for you. Browse 5 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Columbus.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Garrison, Saint Bernard and Linwood.
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Nursing homes facilities near Columbus, NE
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My mom stays here and she has Alzheimer’s and the staff does great with her and she likes doing the activities and being around people every day. The doors are locked so I don’t have to worry about her...
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.
Cottonwood Place is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the friendly town of Columbus, Nebraska. We are about four blocks north of Glur Park. In 2012 and 2014 we won the Best Assisted Living Facility in Columbus award and in 2013 we won the Certificate of Achievement for Exceptional...
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Dad likes the food at Edgewood. The staff have been pretty good at taking care of him and they respond to our questions. The community is clean and well maintained. They offer a variety of activities.
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Columbus! Edgewood's Memory Care in Columbus is a welcoming community completely focused on providing familiarity, compassion, appropriate support and care. Residents live safely and comfortably in a home-like environment. Edgewood in Columbus also provides day care...
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Because my own home would be better, I didn't give 5 stars. The meals are good, the help is helpful and friendly and most everyone calls me by my first name. I'm forgetful and was unable to cook for myself...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
What kind of healthcare are you looking for -- long-term nursing services? a little help with day-to-day activities? specialized care for a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Regardless of the level of care you need, our goal is to provide dignified, personal care assistance in a...
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 Columbus, NE
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bruno, NE with an average of $3,182 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbus, NE vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbus, NE vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Columbus
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbus
Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus, NE
5.0
I am going on my 7th year as a resident of Prairie Valley retirement. The apartments are comfortable, the food is great and [name removed], the entertainment director, does a wonderful job. I moved because of my wife. She was living in a small town in Nebraska and she wanted to enjoy community ...
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Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE
4.0
My mother is unhappy about the food. She doesn’t have many teeth and is hard for her to chew and says the meat is too tough. Also someone should be at the front desk at all times to let people in and out the door and to answer the phone.
Columbus nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus nursing homes 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 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 Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, NENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
27.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
18.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus 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 Columbus Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, NENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus nursing homes
Nursing homes 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, NENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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, NENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, NENational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cottonwood Senior Living, Edgewood Vista Columbus and Prairie Village Retirement Center are the top rated nursing homes facilities near Columbus, Nebraska. See full list of communities.
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