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Independent living in Columbus, TX

1 independent living community and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living community
1
in Columbus
Units
137
across all 1
Adults 65+
752
Census estimate for Columbus
Independent LivingAssisted Living 1Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 1
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Columbus (U.S. Census Bureau).

Local overview

Independent living in Columbus at a glance

There is one independent living community in Columbus, TX, according to CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Texas

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in Texas, residential care is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Texas

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

Medicaid
Texas Medicaid: STAR+PLUS (managed long-term services and supports).4 Texas Medicaid agency5
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 Texas Veterans Commission helps with claims (512-463-6564).8
Medicare counseling
Texas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-252-9240.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Columbus

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Colorado County10

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    AAA of Houston-Galveston Area11

    (713) 993-2455

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

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Texas Adult Protective Services

    800-252-5400

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP)9

    1-800-252-9240

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Texas Veterans Commission8

    512-463-6564

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Texas Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Columbus

How many independent living communities are in Columbus, TX?

WeFoundCare lists 1 independent living community in Columbus, TX, from public licensing and certification records.

How many units can independent living communities in Columbus serve?

1 of the 1 independent living communities report units, for a combined 137 units. The Census Bureau estimates 752 adults age 65 and older live in Columbus.

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

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Colorado County, call (713) 993-2455. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Texas Adult Protective Services at 800-252-5400.

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Columbus

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 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 Columbus (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
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Columbus (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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Texas Health and Human Services Commission. apps.hhs.texas.gov/providers/directories Accessed .
  3. Texas HHSC: LTC Provider Search (TULIP public search; license status, inspections). tulip.hhs.texas.gov/TULIP/s/ltc-provider-search Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. Texas HHSC: STAR+PLUS. hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-members/starplus Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 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. 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.
  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.