Danbury Columbus has a secure community made for memory care, where the building design helps prevent wandering with areas residents can't leave without staff help, and they use bracelets to help keep track of people who are likely to walk off, so people prone to wandering or acting out can still live safely and get care, and they even let you bring your pets like cats or dogs, and the staff helps take care of them if needed, which you don't see everywhere. Nurses are around at all hours and there's a doctor on call, plus a team that has visiting healthcare workers like nurses, a podiatrist, therapists for physical, speech, and occupational needs, so people get care for a lot of needs as they come up, and anyone who needs help with daily living like bathing, reminders, or taking medicine gets it. They handle lots of care types, from needing just a little help to more serious help, doing things like managing behavior problems, handling diabetes, and giving lifts for people who need them to move around, and if you've got extra health problems like incontinence or memory loss, their staff is ready for that.
You've got a variety of rooms to pick from, including studios and shared semi-private ones, with memory care studios around $4,550 and semi-private rooms about $3,800, and apartments can come as studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, some with kitchens, private bathrooms, walk-in closets, and even patios or balconies. The building itself is big and well-kept and has elevator access, nice outdoor patios and barbecue spots, interesting common areas like a library with computers, a billiards room, lounge spaces, card rooms, and a theater room with soft chairs and a popcorn machine for movies. Residents can use the fitness room for exercise, try out the spa, get haircuts or shaves at the beauty and barber shop, or just relax in the lounges and reception areas where there's always a place to sit and chat. The whole place feels like a resort and has safety features like emergency call buttons and controlled access, along with internet and cable setups in many rooms.
The staff is around all day and night, and they usually greet people with a friendly attitude, set up quick move-ins, and keep things pretty clean with regular housekeeping and laundry. They even support aging in place so folks don't need to move if their needs change. Residents can join in with all sorts of activities and programs every day, with a full-time activity director organizing things like art classes, gardening, brain fitness games, yoga, stretching, Tai Chi, karaoke, Wii bowling, wine tastings, educational seminars, and trips into town, plus intergenerational activities where students may visit. They've got devotional services both in the building and offsite, so there's something for people of different beliefs, and there's also pet therapy and visits.
You can eat in a private dining room or the larger community space, where a professional chef and team make meals at just about any time, including guest and international options, so you won't go hungry, and if families visit, they can join in for meals too. Housekeeping, maintenance, and trash are handled, plus there's help with getting to doctor visits, rides for errands, and a parking lot for those who still drive. The facility also provides respite stays for folks who just need a short-term home, along with adult day care, hospice care, and skilled nursing for higher needs, all under one roof, so you can stay as your health changes.
Danbury Columbus has a history of positive reviews and has earned the Best of Senior Living Award, which highlights happy residents and a well-run team, and it's known for rules that welcome people regardless of LGBTQ+ status or income source. There's plenty of guidance for paying for care, whether you need help with Medicaid, Medicare, VA benefits, or using assets, so families can get advice on planning. The whole setup is designed as an affordable step for seniors looking for a safe, friendly place to live, with a range of living and care options all in one spot for adults at many stages of aging who might want a little more support or a lot.
