Danbury of Columbus, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a senior living community that offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community provides support and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of older adults, including those requiring full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Danbury of Columbus is equipped to care for residents with mobility challenges and those who have memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments and spaces specifically designed to accommodate cognitive impairments. Additional care services include comprehensive medication management, diabetes care, podiatry, hearing care, ambulatory care, and support for incontinence. The medical team comprises nurses available on site, as well as partnerships with hospice and psychiatric care providers to address more complex health needs.
Residents have access to a broad range of amenities aimed at enhancing daily living and social engagement. The facility maintains a barber and beauty salon, offers laundry and dry cleaning services, and supports various clubs and community activities, including music therapy programs for dementia residents. Fitness programs and a dedicated fitness room encourage physical wellbeing, while both indoor and outdoor walking paths support mobility and exercise. Memory care services are delivered in a secured area with features purposefully designed for safety and stimulation, and care is available for those requiring close supervision. The dining program focuses on providing balanced nutrition, with staff knowledgeable in culinary services.
Danbury provides both complimentary and fee-based transportation services, available for medical appointments and non-medical outings. This ensures residents have convenient access to external health care services, shopping, recreation, and community events outside the facility.
Resident and family reviews consistently note the compassion, friendliness, and attentiveness of staff and management at Danbury of Columbus, often highlighting a sense of dignity and home-like community fostered by open communication and individualized care. Activities are diverse, and the facility is maintained in a clean and comfortable state, with food quality generally commended. However, some reviews indicate challenges, especially within the memory care unit, where supervision lapses, slow response times, incontinence care issues, and staff turnover have been noted. Feedback suggests strengths in resident engagement and community atmosphere while highlighting areas for improvement in specialized oversight and promptness in care.
Costs at this community start at $3,750 and range up to $4,307. The average price in the community is $4,028, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,709. 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.
