Columbia Cottage – Mountain Brook, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is an assisted living community that adopts a “cottage” model to provide a residential and home-like setting for seniors. The facility is designed to serve individuals who need support with daily living activities, offering assistance with bathing, dressing, and mobility. Residents benefit from tailored care plans, ensuring that each person receives the support best suited to their needs, as well as 24-hour staffing for ongoing safety and peace of mind.

The care services at Columbia Cottage – Mountain Brook include a comprehensive range of medical and personal support. Medication management is provided by staff who ensure accuracy and adherence to prescribed regimens. The community also supports residents with diabetes care and incontinence care, offering monitoring and assistance as required. Ambulatory care is available for those who need help walking or moving safely within the facility. Regular fitness programs promote physical health, while a variety of clubs and communities foster social engagement and mental well-being. Residents have access to amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, on-site laundry and dry cleaning services, and planned activities ranging from exercise classes to arts and crafts.

Columbia Cottage – Mountain Brook provides complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service enables residents to attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in community outings, supporting independence and convenience.

Feedback from residents and families highlights a high level of satisfaction with the care provided. Staff members are consistently noted for their compassion and attentiveness, often going above and beyond to deliver personalized care and foster a supportive atmosphere. The facility’s communal environment encourages close relationships among residents and staff. Both families and residents appreciate the maintenance of common areas, the cleanliness, a welcoming décor, and amenities like the dining area and on-site salon. While communication around incidents and billing has occasionally been raised as an area for improvement, overall impressions underscore a caring community, a variety of engaging activities, and a positive quality of life for residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,750 and range up to $3,940. The average price in the community is $2,882, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,379. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.