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Cottonwood Senior Living

3271 29th Avenue, Columbus, NE

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

4.121 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Cottonwood Senior Living

Ideally situated in a quiet residential neighborhood of Columbus, Nebraska, Cottonwood Senior Living delivers assisted living services in a lively yet secure environment. Mealtimes are possibly the best part of the day, and Cottonwood Senior Living doesn’t disappoint. Each meal is planned by a registered dietician and served in a beautiful restaurant-style dining room, where the wonderful aroma of home-cooked…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,880/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,880/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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Studio$3,880 observed · tracking future changes
$3,880Aug 8, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.1 out of 5 from 21 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Review for Cottonwood Senior Living

Staff is friendly. I just think they need to do a better job with my dads room and cleanliness. My dad refuses to pick up after himself, but for the price i pay they need to work with him and reward him for cleaning.

AnonymousJuly 21, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Great experience!!

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Answers any questions we have or finds the answers for us. Food is very good. Liked the activity we attended with Elvis impersonator. Believe the care is excellent. Good value for the money. Would recommend Cottonwood to others.

Judith BMarch 4, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Our mother

Our mother lived at Cottonwood for 14 years. The staff, [name removed], [name removed] and others were very caring and did there best to keep her comfortable and keep us informed about her condition. Mom always partipated in, and enjoyed, the variety of activities that were available. During her later time there, she needed more assistance and St Croix Hospice aided in her care giving , also doing an excellent job. She moved to another facility later in her life when she required 24/7 care.

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Activities
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Staff
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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
RogerOctober 25, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Our experience at Cottonwood

It's a smaller, approx. 40 bed, facility. Has a homey feeling guaranteed compared to other facilities. 3 different styles of rooms to choose. Love the front porch and courtyard with the possibility of having a dog.

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Colleen MJuly 15, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Quality service, care, and facility

Everyone I have come in contact with are very nice, and supportive. The facility is clean, and the resident have choices when it comes to the meals that they eat. I recommend it to anyone who needs a place for loved ones to be cared for.

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Beth SJune 29, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Cottonwood Senior Living review

It was more homey than [community name removed]. There were a couple of ladies there who tried to make friends with mom, that was nice. I am not sure we would recommend this community to others, it would maybe depend on the health of the person going in and if that person would be willing to participate in the activities Then it would be an okay place to stay better than [community name removed]but not as nice as [community name removed]. As I remember the time when mom was there , there would be a lot of pros and

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Value for Cost
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Meals & Dining
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AnonymousJune 26, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 8, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Organic
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Gluten-free
  • Vegan
  • Pureed Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Wine Tasting
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Bible Study Group
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Beauty Salon
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 8, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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