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Memory care in Columbus offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Columbus is about $3,441 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 22 communities, read 63 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Wildwood Senior Living
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My Dad didn't want to go but after 3 weeks he was going to breakfast with friends. The staff was amazing. In three weeks my Dad actually gained weight. They have a chef and the food was exceptional in which...
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.
We do the work so that you can live the life you’ve always wanted.The Wildwood offers services and amenities that make life open and full of opportunity for residents. We bring events to residents. We take care of tidying up. We work with residents and families to make a health plan. We do the...
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There's always room for improvement. My mom has lost her sight and there are very few employees that help her out. Shout out to [names removed] for helping her without being asked. She is a difficult person....
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.
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Photo of Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg
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I can say that my parents both like it there. My dad was skeptical and more negative about having to be there at first but he has come around as he does like how the nursing and personal contact staff...
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.
Via Christi Village is an assisted living community in Pittsburg Kansas. You will find our assisted living community easy to access for visitors coming from all parts of the city .Via Christi is dedicated to the independence of each resident within our secured environment. We provide ample...
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My father was not here very long. The staff was very nice and understanding with his needs. They do have activities that are offered. The community is very nice and clean. I would recommend this for good...
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.
When you visit Oswego Home Place, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care...
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Our loved one at times is not very happy with the meals but other than that our loved one and our family are really happy with Carl Junction. She loves her apartment, whenever she needs something the staff...
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, Independent 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.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Foxberry Terrace.Foxberry Terrace is located in Webb City, Missouri. We specialize in person centered care offering a home away from home atmosphere. Our staff...
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My friend uses to live at one of the sister communities to this property and his experience has been much better than where he was. He is doing very well making friends enjoying his new surroundings. He...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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My mom is doing really great at this community. The staff is very caring and helpful. Mom loves all of the meals and variety. She stays active with great activities. The community is very clean and nice. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Silver Creek.Silver Creek and The Arbors at Silver Creek is located on Texas Avenue in beautiful Joplin, MO. Joplin is in southwest Missouri in the “four...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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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Photo of Carrington Place and Cottages
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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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Carrington Place in Pittsburg. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Carrington Place. We believe in...
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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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I have family who have lived at Autumn Place since January 2016, including my mother, father and step-mother. I have found the staff to be exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times. My parents adjusted...
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.
Photo of Oakview Estates
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Columbus, KS

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roseland, KS with an average of $3,381 per month.

Memory care costs in Columbus, KS, vs. nearby cities

Columbus, KS
$3,441/mo
$3,441/mo
$3,381/mo

Memory care costs in Columbus, KS, vs. state and national averages

Columbus, KS
$3,441/mo
$4,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Memory care costs in Columbus, KS, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,441/mo

Memory care costs in Columbus, KS, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,075/mo
Studio
$3,898/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,834/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,103/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,500/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, KS
Column state: Kansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, KSKansasU.S.
Memory Care$3,441/mo$4,956/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$3,441/mo$5,046/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$2,641/mo$3,843/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, KS:$3,441/mo
Kansas:$4,956/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, KS:$3,441/mo
Kansas:$5,046/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, KS:$2,641/mo
Kansas:$3,843/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Columbus

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbus

Ascension Living Via Christi Village - Pittsburg

4.0
So far everything is working out well for my mother here. She has been in the hospital a bit, so her time has been limited. The staff have been pretty decent. The residents have been nice and friendly. I know she is going be safe and in good hands. So far this is a community I would recommend.

Chapters Living of Joplin

3.9
There's always room for improvement. My mom has lost her sight and there are very few employees that help her out. Shout out to [names removed] for helping her without being asked. She is a difficult person. She has made friends there.

Silver Creek and Arbors at Silver Creek in Joplin, MO

5.0
Silver Creek & Arbors has a super and sweet staff, the care is super, I just wish it was closer, but it is still a great location that is easy to get to. They have great outdoor spaces, there's plenty for my loved one to do, but she can also be in her room as well with the TV and computer. It's ...
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Columbus review score based on 25 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 19 Columbus memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

6.6
Columbus, KS19 facilities
6.6
Scammon, KS18 facilities
6.6
Roseland, KS18 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbus memory care

When memory care 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 25 reviews of 19 Columbus memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus resident and family memory care 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, KS averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.3
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
3.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
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Columbus memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, KSNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, KSNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus memory care

Memory care 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, KSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus memory care

Our memory care 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, KSNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Columbus

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Columbus protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 memory care facilities near Columbus, Kansas. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Kansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbus, Kansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Columbus, Kansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Columbus, Kansas ranges from $875 to $6760. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, Kansas is $3,441. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Columbus, Kansas typically starts at $875. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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