Personal Care Homes in Columbia, PA
3 licensed personal care homes in Columbia, Pennsylvania, serving up to 151 residents (Lancaster County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Columbia sits on the Susquehanna between Lancaster and York. Families often compare Columbia listings with Lancaster city and Wrightsville/York County options.
Columbia has 3 licensed personal care homes across ZIP code 17512. The largest is St. Anne'S Retirement Community (capacity 75). Families comparing options in Columbia can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 3 homes with a reported capacity, 1 small (10–39 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents).
All 3 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Columbia (Lancaster County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Columbia (Lancaster County) — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Columbia (Lancaster County) can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Columbia
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Columbia
Assisted living & memory care near Columbia
1 of the 3 personal care homes above has a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): St. Anne'S Retirement Community (20 beds). Memory care in Lancaster County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Lancaster County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Providence Place Of LancasterLancaster · 125 residents · memory care unit
- The Long Community At HighlandLancaster · 64 residents · memory care unit
- Moravian ManorLititz · 40 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Columbia, PA?
- There are 3 licensed personal care homes in Columbia, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 151 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Columbia personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Columbia are located across ZIP code 17512.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Columbia?
- The average Columbia personal care home is licensed for 50 residents, with the largest (St. Anne'S Retirement Community) licensed for 75.
- How much does personal care cost near Columbia?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Columbia. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
- How do I verify a Columbia personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Columbia?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Columbia that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Columbia
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Lancaster, PA (2026 Family Guide)
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in York, PA & York County
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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