Columbia Care Home, located in East Greenbush, NY, is an assisted-living facility that provides a range of services designed to support residents in maintaining their independence while receiving necessary care and assistance. The facility caters primarily to individuals who require help with daily living activities, offering both personalized and structured support to meet a variety of needs.

Columbia Care Home offers memory care in a separate, secured wing dedicated to serving residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. This specialized area is designed to ensure safety and comfort while providing tailored programs that help enhance memory and cognition. The facility also provides incontinence care and ambulatory care, ensuring residents receive comprehensive attention based on their specific health conditions. Columbia Care Home supports medication management, ensuring that residents take their prescriptions properly and on schedule. For additional healthcare needs, the facility is in proximity to Saint Louis University Hospital and Alton Memorial Hospital, facilitating access to medical services and specialists.

Complementary transportation services are available to residents for both medical and non-medical purposes, enabling them to attend external healthcare appointments, engage in community outings, and participate in recreational activities. This service ensures that residents can maintain active lifestyles and personal independence while having easy access to the necessary care they might need outside the facility.

While community amenities include indoor and outdoor walking paths, a secured community layout, and a barber/beauty salon, feedback on the quality of care received at Columbia Care Home presents a mixed picture. Some residents and families appreciate the effective therapy, dedicated staff, and the beauty of the environment, noting changes aimed at improving service quality. Nonetheless, concerns have been raised regarding chronic understaffing, inadequate care, improper handling of medication, and high employee turnover, creating a degree of uncertainty about the overall service experience within the community.

Costs at this community start at $3,000 and range up to $11,495. The average price in the community is $7,248, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,876. 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.