Columbus Colony Elderly Care offers a range of accommodation options that reflect competitive pricing within the broader context of Franklin County and Ohio. For private rooms, costs at Columbus Colony range from $4,000 to $6,600 per month, which positions them slightly below the county average of $5,499 but above the state average of $4,771. In contrast, their semi-private rooms are priced at a flat rate of $6,000 per month, which is significantly higher than the county average of $4,507 and well above Ohio's state average of $3,965. This pricing structure suggests that while Columbus Colony provides appealing private room options for those seeking more privacy and comfort within a vibrant community setting, potential residents should carefully consider their budget when evaluating semi-private accommodations compared to other local facilities.
Floor plans
Columbus Colony Elderly Care
Franklin County
Ohio
Private
$4,000 to $6,600
$5,499
$4,771
Semi-Private
$6,000
$4,507
$3,965
Overall Review of Columbus Colony Elderly Care
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Renovations and cleanliness stand out
Residents and visitors consistently describe a clean, recently updated facility.
Many reviewers highlight the facility’s cleanliness and newly renovated look, including updated hallways, therapy rooms, and overall cleanliness on visit. Some also mention dated elements in rooms while still saying there was no odor and the space felt clean. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing units as dirty or hot with odor concerns and stating there is no A/C in some areas.
common23 reviews mention this
Attentive, caring staff comes through
A large share of reviewers say staff are attentive, warm, and responsive.
Across many reviews, families and visitors describe staff as attentive, kind, and focused on residents’ day-to-day needs, including warm greetings and ongoing care. Several reviews also mention communication with families and professionalism from leadership or caregiving teams. A few reviews conflict with that overall tone, describing rude interactions, slow response to call buttons, and difficulty getting help at key moments.
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Care is tailored to deaf residents
Reviewers repeatedly describe this as a facility built around deaf residents’ needs.
Several reviewers specifically note that the community serves deaf residents, with some saying staff use sign language and emphasizing the value of being among peers. Others describe the facility as supporting residents with unique hearing and vision needs, and mention interpreting for family communication. One reviewer’s negative experience also references the facility’s focus on deaf residents, tying their dissatisfaction to how they were handled during transportation issues.
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Dining gets mixed feedback
Food quality is a recurring point of disagreement in reviews.
One reviewer who observed residents in the dining area said the food looked good and residents appeared happy while eating. Other reviews are much harsher, describing the meals as slop or not good at all, and criticizing how food is served to patients. Those contrasting comments leave dining quality looking uneven from one reviewer to another.
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Access and response can frustrate families
Some reviewers report frustrating delays with access and response times.
A few reviews mention difficulty getting help when trying to enter or exit after hours, including describing the process as inconvenient and hard for families. Others describe long waits related to transportation pickup or inability to get scheduled help when expected. There are also complaints about slow responses to call buttons and delayed medication or care tasks, alongside comments that some units feel poorly cooled.
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Features
Housing
150 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
Chicken Salad Chick (1.5 miles)
Bob Evans (1.8 miles)
Lucky House Chinese Restaurant (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.9 miles)
Wendy's (2 miles)
Pharmacies
Marc's Stores (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Pharmprops (3.2 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
Northstar Cafe (3.6 miles)
Panera Bread (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Fox in the Snow Cafe (4.4 miles)
Starbucks (5 miles)
Places of Worship
Westerville Christian Church (2.2 miles)
Faith Ministries Church (5.6 miles)
Hospitals
Mount Carmel St Ann's OBGYN Clinic (3.1 miles)
Central Ohio Surgical Institute (3.8 miles)
Physicians
PrimeMD - Westerville Primary Care Walk-ins (3.3 miles)
Maureen Ann Stark (3.4 miles)
Stickel, Brian C DDS (3.5 miles)
Center for Surgical Dermatology & Dermatology Associates (3.8 miles)
Polaris Parkway Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (3.9 miles)
Columbus Colony Elderly Care offers a range of accommodation options that reflect competitive pricing within the broader context of Franklin County and Ohio. For private rooms, costs at Columbus Colony range from $4,000 to $6,600 per month, which positions them slightly below the county average of $5,499 but above the state average of $4,771. In contrast, their semi-private rooms are priced at a flat rate of $6,000 per month, which is significantly higher than the county average of $4,507 and well above Ohio's state average of $3,965. This pricing structure suggests that while Columbus Colony provides appealing private room options for those seeking more privacy and comfort within a vibrant community setting, potential residents should carefully consider their budget when evaluating semi-private accommodations compared to other local facilities.
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150 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Comprehensive care options (high-acuity and diabetic care) with on-site activities and social spaces.
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