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Memory care in Columbia, PA

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Columbia
Licensed capacity
75
across all 1
Adults 65+
2,326
Census estimate for Columbia
Within 25 miles
37
of the center of Columbia
Memory CareIndependent Living 2Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 2Care Homes 4
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Source: PA DHS, Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit, as of Oct 19, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Columbia (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Columbia

Counting neighboring towns, there are 37 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Columbia, 36 more than in Columbia itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Columbia

See all 37 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Columbia at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Columbia, based on PA DHS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.2 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Columbia, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.2

Report a problem
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about a licensed community, or the Pennsylvania long-term care ombudsman at 717-783-89753.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Pennsylvania

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Pennsylvania Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Pennsylvania Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.8
Medicare counseling
Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-783-7067.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Columbia

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lancaster County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lancaster County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PA Department of Aging3

    (570) 551-0795

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Lancaster County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

    800-490-8505

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight9

    1-800-783-7067

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs8

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Pennsylvania Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Pennsylvania.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Columbia

How many memory care communities are in Columbia, PA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Columbia, PA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Columbia there are 37.

How many residents can memory care communities in Columbia serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 75 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,326 adults age 65 and older live in Columbia.

Do memory care communities in Columbia have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses memory care in Pennsylvania. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Columbia?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lancaster County, call (570) 551-0795. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services at 800-490-8505.

Are there memory care communities near Columbia?

Nearby cities with listings include Maytown (1, 5.0 mi), Landisville (1, 6.1 mi), Millersville (1, 7.9 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Columbia

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from PA DHS (Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit), Oct 19, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Columbia (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Columbia (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing: Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit. humanservices.dhs.pa.gov/HUMAN_SERVICE_PROVIDER_DIRECTORY Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
  2. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. data.pa.gov/d/pqf4-d4xn Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.