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Savannah Grand of Columbus

Savannah Grand of Columbus is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbus, GA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room setup with a sofa, ottoman, and a floor lamp, decorated with floral wall art.
  • Outdoors

    A tranquil park setting with a gazebo and small bridge.
  • Decor

    A formal dining area with black tablecloths and elegant decor.
  • Building

    A residential building with a covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.
  • Architecture

    A large building with a green roof surrounded by well-maintained shrubs under a cloudy sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, couch, and lamp.
  • Trees

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  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with autumn-themed decorations and a table filled with assorted desserts.
  • Landscaping

    A serene pond surrounded by trees, reflecting the clear blue sky and greenery.
  • Garden

    A raised garden bed with various plants and flowers growing.
  • Floor Plan

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  • Nature

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  • Hallway

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  • Plant

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8301 Franciscan Woods Drive, Columbus, GA 31909

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Savannah Grand of Columbus Costs & Pricing

Savannah Grand of Columbus offers competitive pricing for its various room types, making it an appealing option for those considering senior living in the area. The cost for a studio at Savannah Grand is $3,295 per month, which is notably lower than the Muscogee County average of $3,826 and slightly above the state average of $3,520. For semi-private accommodations, Savannah Grand matches its studio rate at $3,295; this contrasts sharply with the more affordable rates in Muscogee County and Georgia, where averages are $2,650 and $2,529 respectively. Those seeking a one-bedroom unit will find Savannah Grand's monthly fee of $3,795 aligns closely with local trends - just above the Muscogee County average of $3,476 but slightly higher than Georgia's average of $3,412. Overall, Savannah Grand of Columbus provides quality care at prices that reflect both local and state market conditions.

Floor plansSavannah Grand of ColumbusMuscogee CountyGeorgia
Studio$3,295$3,826$3,520
Semi-Private$3,295$2,650$2,529
1 Bedroom$3,795$3,476$3,412

Overall Review of Savannah Grand of Columbus

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Care quality earns mixed reviews

Care experiences vary, with multiple families describing serious medication and staffing problems.

Some families describe reliable care and safe, attentive support, including residents being kept safe from COVID and regular checking. Other reviews raise serious concerns, including missing or improperly dispensed medications, injuries attributed to falls, and claims of not delivering promised levels of care. A few comments also mention understaffing and communication problems between staff and families. Residents’ care appears to depend heavily on the situation and follow-through families experienced.

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Staff friendliness and compassion

Residents and families consistently describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight friendly, caring staff who answer questions, communicate well, and make residents feel safe. Several families specifically mention helpful leadership and feel the staff treats people like family. Even among mixed reviews, staff are sometimes described as competent or generally supportive. Overall, the day-to-day human support is one of the most consistent positives.

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Food gets steady praise

Dining is repeatedly described as good, with regular meals and dessert.

Across reviews, families mention good food and enjoy seeing residents stay engaged through meals, including frequent dessert. Some also point to portion size concerns, and a couple of reviews say food quality or quantity declined. Still, the dining experience comes up often as a reason families felt comfortable recommending the community. Overall, dining seems to land closer to “good” than “bad,” with some exceptions.

  • A formal dining area with black tablecloths and elegant decor.
  • Elderly individuals enjoying a meal together in a community dining area.
  • A cozy dining area with autumn-themed decorations and a table filled with assorted desserts.
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Plenty of activities and community life

Residents are described as having many activities and chances to get involved.

Residents’ days appear filled with scheduled activities like games, movies, and outings, and several families mention day-to-day engagement. Some reviews also describe specific resident favorites such as bingo, trivia, and live performances. A few comments contrast that with limited programming or issues attendance, but the overall theme is that there is a steady activity calendar. Families often reference these events when describing the community as a place where residents can socialize.

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Cleanliness is a frequent highlight

Cleaning and upkeep are repeatedly described as strong, even though a few reviews disagree.

Many families describe the facility as clean, well maintained, and neat, and some mention cleanliness standing out during visits. Other reviews include concerns such as missed cleaning, cleanliness slipping over time, or a strong odor in the memory care unit. There are also separate serious concerns raised by a small number of families, which affects how they describe the overall environment. Even with those exceptions, cleanliness is a major part of what families remember most.

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Cost can add up with care needs

Pricing is described as high, especially when additional care is needed.

Several reviews mention the cost being on the higher end and note that families may still pay extra for the care level their loved one requires. A few families also describe dissatisfaction with billing or promised refunds, which adds to concerns about affordability and transparency. On the other hand, some reviewers call the value good, particularly when care and food meet expectations. Overall, affordability comes through as a recurring tension point.

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Features

Housing

  • 60 resident community capacity 60 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Day Program Day Program
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Columbus Metropolitan (4 miles away) Columbus Metropolitan (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Intergenerational programs Intergenerational programs
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Trivia games Trivia games

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Columbus, Georgia offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. There are several medical facilities nearby, including Columbus Cardiology Associates and Rivertown Pediatrics, as well as pharmacies such as Acaria Health Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy. Residents can also enjoy a range of dining options at restaurants like Tuesdays Street Tacos & Burritos and B Merrell's. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and theaters like AMC CLASSIC Columbus Park 15 within a short distance. Additionally, places of worship such as the Southern Baptist Convention and Rose Hill Church Of Christ provide spiritual support for those interested. Overall, this area offers accessibility to essential services and opportunities for social engagement, making it a potentially attractive choice for senior living in Columbus.

Physicians

  • Columbus Cardiology Associates (0.2 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology Center (0.7 miles)
  • Dermatology & Skin Care (1 miles)
  • West Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery (1.1 miles)
  • Columbus Speech & Hearing Center (1.1 miles)
  • Rivertown Pediatrics (1.1 miles)
  • Old Town Optique (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tuesdays Street Tacos & Burritos (0.6 miles)
  • B Merrell's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.3 miles)
  • IHOP (1.3 miles)
  • El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Acaria Health Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (1.8 miles)
  • Bep Technology (1.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.7 miles)
  • Rose Hill Church Of Christ (1.6 miles)
  • North Highland Church (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Columbus Park 15 (1.7 miles)
  • Imax (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Surgery Center (2.1 miles)
  • Northside Medical Center (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Heath Park (2.7 miles)

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