Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, PA
Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Columbia, PA area.
There are 3 senior living facilities in Columbia, ranging from independent living communities to nursing homes. Costs, amenities, and levels of care will vary significantly depending on your chosen community, though the average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,504 per month. This guide will discuss the best senior living options in Columbia to help you find the community that's the right fit for you or a loved one.
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St Peter Apartments
400 Union St, Columbia, PA 17512 (0.4 mi from city center)Saint Peter Apartments is a senior living facility offering 126 one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 and older or underage mobility impaired individuals.
Trinity House
400 Mill St, Columbia, PA 17512 (0.5 mi from city center)Trinity House Apartments offers 133 studio and one-bedroom apartments for seniors aged 62 and older or underage handicapped and/or disabled individuals.
ST ANNE'S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
3952 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512 (2.4 mi from city center)St. Anne's Retirement Community is a full-service retirement community offering a continuum of care to meet the many levels and changing needs of older adults.
Hershey Mill Home
3828 Columbia Ave, Mountville, PA 17554 (4.3 mi from city center)Hershey Mill Home is an assisted living facility providing personal care for seniors in Mountville, PA.
Juniper Village at Mount Joy
607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, PA 17552 (4.9 mi from city center)Juniper Village at Mount Joy is a senior living community offering personal care and memory care services in a cozy, welcoming environment.
Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County
2760 Maytown Rd, Maytown, PA 17550 (5.7 mi from city center)Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County is a Personal Care/Assisted Living residence located in historic Maytown, offering a serene, home-like atmosphere and expert care for residents with cognitive impairment.
Amada Senior Care of Central, PA
1007 W Main St, Mount Joy, PA 17552 (5.9 mi from city center)Amada Senior Care Central Pennsylvania provides in-home senior care and assists families in finding the best assisted living communities for their loved ones.
Oak Leaf Manor North
2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville, PA 17538 (6.6 mi from city center)A vibrant community focused on the whole person – assuring dignity, privacy, comfort and quality of life for each person.
Legend of Lancaster
31 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 (7 mi from city center)Legend of Lancaster offers personal care and memory care services in a thoughtfully designed residence that encourages socialization and maximizes independence.
Woodcrest Villa
2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 (8 mi from city center)Woodcrest Villa is a premiere retirement community offering independent living apartments and villas with luxurious amenities and convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Oak Leaf Manor South
2101 Wabank Rd, Millersville, PA 17551 (8.2 mi from city center)Oak Leaf Manor South is a senior living community in Millersville, PA, offering assisted living and memory care services in a home-like environment.
Magnolias of Lancaster
1870 Roherstown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 (8.3 mi from city center)Magnolias of Lancaster is a senior living community specializing in memory care for Alzheimer's and other dementias, offering a cozy, comfortable, and caring environment amidst the quaint charm of Lancaster County.
Hamilton Arms Center
336 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 (9 mi from city center)Hamilton Arms Center is a senior living facility providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.
The Long Community
200 N West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 (9.1 mi from city center)The Long Community at Highland is a senior living community offering independent living, personal care, and memory care services.
Pine Manor Home
2165 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 (9.3 mi from city center)Pine Manor Home is a senior living community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering assisted living services in a micro community setting with a family-like atmosphere.
Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.
1910 Fruitville Pike #1, Lancaster, PA 17601 (9.5 mi from city center)Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc. is a trusted PA-licensed home care agency in Lancaster, PA, providing dependable in-home senior care since 1983.
ComForCare Home Care - Lancaster, PA
150 Farmington Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601 (9.7 mi from city center)ComForCare Home Care in Lancaster, PA provides 24/7 live-in care services for elderly individuals and those with disabilities.
Steeple View Lofts
118 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603 (9.8 mi from city center)Steeple View Lofts offers loft-style rental apartments for age 55+ adults in the heart of Lancaster city.
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (9.8 mi from city center)Masonic Village at Elizabethtown offers maintenance-free living with first-class amenities, premier dining, exciting entertainment, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth and connection.
Home Instead - Lancaster, PA
1532 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 (10.1 mi from city center)Home Instead provides non-medical in-home senior care services, including companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping, and errands.
Calvary Fellowship Homes Inc
502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601 (10.7 mi from city center)Calvary Homes is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community founded on Christian principles, offering various levels of care from independent living to advanced memory care.
Lancaster Conestoga View
900 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602 (11.1 mi from city center)Conestoga View is a care community for seniors in Lancaster, PA, providing nursing care, memory care services, and hospice care.
Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
2829 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601 (11.2 mi from city center)Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Legend of Lititz
80 West Millport Rd, Lititz, PA 17543 (11.5 mi from city center)Legend of Lititz is a senior living facility offering personal care and memory care services in Lititz, PA.
Evergreen Estates
1300 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 (11.5 mi from city center)Evergreen Estates offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services.
Map of Assisted Living in Columbia
Find the right senior living community by location- St Peter Apartments
- Trinity House
- ST ANNE'S RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
- Hershey Mill Home
- Juniper Village at Mount Joy
- Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County
- Amada Senior Care of Central, PA
- Oak Leaf Manor North
- Legend of Lancaster
- Woodcrest Villa
- Oak Leaf Manor South
- Magnolias of Lancaster
- Hamilton Arms Center
- The Long Community
- Pine Manor Home
- Central Penn Nursing Care, Inc.
- ComForCare Home Care - Lancaster, PA
- Steeple View Lofts
- Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
- Home Instead - Lancaster, PA
- Calvary Fellowship Homes Inc
- Lancaster Conestoga View
- Neffsville Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Legend of Lititz
- Evergreen Estates
- Pleasant View Retirement Comm
- Lakeside At Willow Valley
- Magnolia Manor
- Moravian Manor
- Extended Family Care
- Landis Homes Retirement Community
- Luther Acres
- United Zion Retirement Comm
- Willow View Home
- By Your Side Lancaster
- Ephrata Manor
- The Groves
- Keystone Villa at Ephrata
- The Gardens at Stevens
- Garden Spot Retirement Village
- Faithful Living
- Welsh Mountain Home
- Right at Home of Gap
- Harrison House
- Age In Place - Lancaster/Dauphin Region
Senior Living Statistics for Columbia, Pennsylvania
Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type
In Columbia, Pennsylvania, the cost of senior living ranges from $4,383 per month for independent living to $5,457 per month for a private room in a nursing home on average. Prices vary greatly depending on the type of housing, level of care, and chosen facility. Assisted living at $4,504 is another affordable option, with memory care available at $5,318 per month.
| Housing Type | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,504 |
| Memory Care | $5,318 |
| Independent Living | $4,383 |
| Nursing Home: Private Room | $5,457 |
| Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room | $4,440 |
| Nursing Home: Studio | $5,357 |
| Nursing Home: One Bedroom | $4,563 |
Average Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia
The average cost of assisted living is 4504 per month in Columbia. This is more expensive than other nearby cities, including Jacobus and Winterstown, which cost an average of $4,281 per month and $4,157 per month, respectively. Additionally, Columbia is just above the state average in Pennsylvania ($4,271) while being slightly below the national average of $4,546 per month.
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Columbia | $4,504 |
| Jacobus | $4,281 |
| Winterstown | $4,157 |
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Columbia compares to Pennsylvania and the national average:
| Area | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Columbia | $4,504 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,271 |
| United States | $4,546 |
Senior Living Availability in Columbia
Columbia residents have 3 assisted living facilities to choose from. If you expand your search to the surrounding area, there are 46 facilities nearby. For those who want to find a facility anywhere in Pennsylvania, there are 918 communities to choose from.
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Columbia Senior Demographics
The population in Columbia consists of 54.6% male and 45.4% female residents. Marital status shows 38.9% are married, 18.2% are divorced, 36.8% have never married, and 6.2% are widowed. The city's diversity includes 19.6% Hispanic, 77.8% White, 8.1% Black, and 7.1% identifying as mixed race. Seniors account for 46.5% of the population, with 11.7% in their 50s, 20.8% in their 60s, 7.5% in their 70s, and 6.5% over 80.
Population
Columbia has a population of 10,217.- 54.6% Male
- 45.4% Female
Marital Status
- 38.9% Married
- 18.2% Divorced
- 36.8% Never Married
- 6.2% Widowed
Age
Seniors make up about 46.5% of the population.- 11.7% in their 50s
- 20.8% in their 60s
- 7.5% in their 70s
- 6.5% in their 80s
Diversity
- 77.8% White
- 8.1% Black
- 0.1% Asian
- 1% Native
- 6% Identifying as Other
- 7.1% Mixed Race
- 19.6% Hispanic
Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Columbia
The most affordable senior living options near Columbia, Pennsylvania can be found in Denver, which average $4,271 per month. Costs vary widely throughout nearby cities and can range up to $4,999 per month in Christiana.
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Lititz | $4,377 |
| Ephrata | $4,309 |
| Willow Street | $4,512 |
| New Holland | $4,636 |
| Millersville | $4,542 |
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Maytown | $4,590 |
| Denver | $4,271 |
| Gap | $4,718 |
| Christiana | $4,999 |
Senior Living Ratings Methodology
Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.
Available Care
We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.
Amenities
Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.
Location
Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.
Reviews
We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.
Cost
Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.