Senior Living in Columbia County, Florida
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Columbia County
7 communities licensed by the state of Florida. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Care ALF | Lake City | Assisted Living | 45 | — |
| Grande Cypress ALF | Lake City | Assisted Living | 54 | — |
| Our Home at Riverwood | Fort White | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 36 | — |
| Robert H Jenkins Jr Veterans Domiciliary Home of Florida | Lake City | Assisted Living | 150 | — |
| The Heron of Lake City | Lake City | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 82 | — |
| The Plantation on Summers | Lake City | Assisted Living | 64 | — |
| Willowbrook | Lake City | Assisted Living | 100 | — |
Also in Columbia County, from public records: 2 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Florida costs a median of $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Florida: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Columbia County
2 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Apartments | Lake City | 36 | Royal American Management |
| Thornwood Terrace | Lake City | 29 | Hallmark Management |
Nursing homes in Columbia County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | ★★★★☆ | 95 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Solaris Healthcare Lake City | Lake City | ★★★★☆ | 120 | Non profit - Other |
| Lake City Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | ★★☆☆☆ | 113 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Baya Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Lake City | ★☆☆☆☆ | 90 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.