Autumn Trace Senior Communities Columbia City is a privately owned community with a hands-on approach to senior care, drawing from over 25 years of experience serving rural Indiana. The community offers catered independent and assisted living services, along with memory care and nursing home options for adults aged 55 and over. Residents can choose from two-bedroom apartments, studios, or single units, each designed for comfort and safety, with features like ADA compliance and customizable options. People live in a home-like setting where staff are known for being friendly, helpful, and joyful, always ready to help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication management, and they're there 24/7 for added peace of mind.
The facility has earned awards like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star, and recent reviews show a 5.0-star rating from families and residents, though there aren't many reviews yet. Autumn Trace tries to make life simple, providing weekly housekeeping, laundering of linens, and a maintenance-free setting. Meals are well-balanced and flavorful, with dining rooms that invite socializing, snacks and drinks are available around the clock, and people can reserve a private dining room for special occasions with guests. Staff prepare food for different diets and include local favorites in a rotating menu. Residents enjoy open dining hours for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which helps keep things flexible.
There are a lot of amenities-areas for family gatherings, no-cost laundry, a chapel, a movie den, a beauty salon, beautiful courtyards and patios, and high-speed Wi-Fi. People join regular activities like crafts, book clubs, card games, bingo, movie nights, exercise classes, and spiritual services if they want, while off-site trips include outings to concerts, museums, stores, and restaurants. Exercise and wellness programs, along with planned entertainment and social gatherings, fill the calendar each week. Seniors can bring some pets, which is nice for those who want their animals nearby.
Autumn Trace makes safety a priority by offering features like secure entrances, medication dispensers, staff paging systems, ID theft protection programs, and access to medical alert systems from Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, or ADT. There's scheduled transportation for shopping and appointments, planned caregiver support, and onsite nursing consults if someone needs them as part of the wellness program. Most daily chores are handled for residents, and support with health needs is always close at hand, so people can age in place with help as needed. The community also welcomes those seeking short-term stays with respite care to give regular caregivers a break.
Families wanting more information can talk with a senior living advisor from Autumn Trace. The advisor will answer questions about specific services, provide detailed information about the community, learn about family needs, and guide the decision process. There's no fee to speak with the advisor, and they'll talk about available options, though prices aren't published and the average reported rent is near $275. Autumn Trace allows residents to move in without expensive buy-in fees and encourages families to stay involved. The staff aim to support independence and a sense of belonging, while helping people maintain their physical, mental, and social well-being through good meals, meaningful activities, and personalized care.
