Spectrum 9 is an assisted living community in Columbus, GA.
Information last verified:
7141 Willow Oak Drive, Columbus, GA 31909
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Personal care and help with daily routines are part of the care plan.
The community lists support with activities of daily living, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers. It also specifies 24-hour supervision and medication management. Residents can receive help coordinating care with health care providers, along with meal preparation and service.
Dining includes meal preparation that supports special dietary needs.
The community offers meal preparation and service tied to diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions. It also lists specific dietary supports such as diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions in its dining and care details. If your needs fall into those categories, the published care plan indicates meals are designed around them.
Connectivity is covered with Wi-Fi and cable or satellite TV.
Residents have access to Wi-Fi/high-speed internet and cable or satellite TV, along with telephone service. The amenities list also includes fully furnished units and housekeeping services, which may simplify day-to-day setup. For households that prioritize staying connected, these items are listed as standard features.
Common nearby stops can be reached within about a mile.
The area includes nearby pharmacies, worship options, restaurants, and medical providers at relatively short distances. For example, a CVS Pharmacy is listed at 0.4 miles and West Georgia Eye Care Center is listed at 0.9 miles. There are also several dining and grocery-related stops nearby, which may make everyday outings easier to plan.
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4 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Columbus Metropolitan (3 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesSpectrum 9 is located at 7141 Willow Oak Drive, Columbus, GA 31909 in Muscogee County, Georgia
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