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Assisted living costs in Columbia average about $6,895 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Columbia. Our detailed directory has 170 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My daughters helped me find Elmbrook and it has been amazing. Whenever I have any issues with anything, everyone here tells me the truth and gets it fixed right away. I appreciate that. I love that everyone...
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.
Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...
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From the top of management to the CNA's, the facility has surpassed our families expectations in caring for out parents. The Egis memory care staff showers my dad with love and attention 24-7!
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.
Ask about our Rare Memory Care Opening!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 113 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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The Residence at Glastonbury surpassed my expectations in care, nutrition, services, lodging and meaningful activities. Great staff. We went from independent living to memory care and hospice in place.
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Staff and residents are very friendly. We had a 2 bed 1000sqft 2 baths. Kitchen small but adequate. There are many different things to do daily. Live shows during the month. Bus available for dr appt...
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.
Arbors, a Nationally Accredited, Continuing Care Retirement Community in Manchester, Connecticut. Arbors offers Independent,Assisted and Continuing Care in a stress-free lifestyle with security, companionship, services and access to our award Health Care Center long term and rehab health care. At...
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What we like the most about Buckingham Heights is the friendliness. We would not necessarily recommend this community to others, it would be according to what their loved ones needs and priorities might be....
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.
A Place to Call HomeProviding quality care of your loved one is not a responsibility we take lightly here at our memory care community in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our campus is nestled in the beautiful countryside landscape, offering an idyllic backdrop for our warm and welcoming community. And...
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Addison strives to personalize the experience as much as possible to each person's wants and needs . The management is very open to discussions and constructive criticism if something is not working as...
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.
Situated just south of East Hartford, bordering Bell-Hebron Linear Park on 14 wooded acres, Addison Place at Glastonbury is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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I have nothing but glowing things to say! By The River is a small facility in Marlborough Ct. it is run by a very wonderful and caring staff. They keep the facility very clean The meals are family style at 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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Columbia, CT

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $6,895 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danielson, CT with an average of $5,175 per month.

Assisted living costs in Columbia, CT, vs. nearby cities

Columbia, CT
$6,895/mo
$6,036/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, CT, vs. state and national averages

Columbia, CT
$6,895/mo
U.S. national average
$4,723/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, CT, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,895/mo
$6,993/mo

Assisted living costs in Columbia, CT, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$7,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,129/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia 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: Columbia, CT
Column state: Connecticut
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, CTConnecticutU.S.
Assisted Living$6,895/mo$8,845/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$6,993/mo$8,930/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living$4,049/mo$6,382/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, CT:$6,895/mo
Connecticut:$8,845/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, CT:$6,993/mo
Connecticut:$8,930/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, CT:$4,049/mo
Connecticut:$6,382/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Assisted living costs in Columbia, CT, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Columbia and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Columbia, CT

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Columbia have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Columbia, CT$8,187/mo$6,202/mo+32.0%
Connecticut$6,326/mo$6,217/mo+1.8%
National$5,191/mo$4,910/mo+5.7%
Columbia, CT
2024 average cost:$8,187/mo
2023 average cost:$6,202/mo
Percent change:+32.0%
Connecticut
2024 average cost:$6,326/mo
2023 average cost:$6,217/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,191/mo
2023 average cost:$4,910/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Columbia, CT

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Columbia.

What families are saying about assisted living in Columbia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Columbia

The Atrium at Rocky Hill

4.4
My dad liked being at the atrium. I thought he would have received better health care, but I guess that's not what they do. My dad contracted shingles on his face, and it took a while to be treated correctly. Overall, it was a much better place than the nursing home he is in now.

Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT

5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.

Middlewoods of Newington

4.9
The facility is clean and always smells fresh! The staff are amazing, very accommodating and sweet!! Food is some of the best, residents all have care and compassion for one another. Activities are engaging for everyone. Our family couldn’t be happier with having our mom there!!

Columbia review score based on 41 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 13 Columbia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Columbia review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Columbia, CT13 facilities
9.3
Norwich, CT15 facilities
8.6
Jewett City, CT232 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbia assisted living

When assisted living 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 41 reviews of 13 Columbia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia resident and family assisted living 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.
Columbia, CT averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
4.2
3.7
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.1
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Columbia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia assisted 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 care services in Columbia assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, CTNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
53.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
53.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, CTNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia assisted living

Assisted 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, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia assisted living

Our assisted 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, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia assisted 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 assisted living communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Columbia

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Connecticut assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Columbia protect seniors.
Learn about Connecticut assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and The Residence at Glastonbury are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Columbia, Connecticut. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbia, Connecticut are Elmbrook Village at Bozrah, Colebrook Village at Hebron and Stonebrook Village at Windsor Locks. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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