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Senior Living Community Amenities and Lifestyle at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE

Nestled in northwest Columbus, NE, The Heritage at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens provides residents with an elevated senior living experience that balances joy and comfort. As your loved ones explore our premises, designed with murals, lampposts, and building facades to help our community have a small-town feel, they’ll find outstanding amenities around every corner. We invest in giving our residents a fulfilling environment during their senior living journey. Some of the amenities we offer include:

  • Beautifully landscaped, secured outdoor courtyard featuring a pond filled with full-size koi
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in our full-service, restaurant-style dining room
  • Daily snacks and beverages
  • Private dining room for social gatherings
  • Weekly housekeeping and laundry for sheets and towels
  • Recreational trips and activities
  • Religious services on-site
  • Detached garages available
  • Scheduled transportation with town car or van with a chair lift
  • Personal 24-hour safety pendant call system
  • Certified and attentive care team on-site 24/7
  • Small pets welcome in our pet-friendly community
  • On-site community spaces, including a library, movie theater, and coffee shop
  • Salon and barber shop
  • Exercise facilities and classes
  • And so much more!

At The Heritage at Meridian Gardens, our expert team will take the time to learn what amenities will make your loved ones feel the most at home, whether they’d like assistance going to see the vibrant fish in our koi pond or have a homemade cookie recipe they can’t go without. Discover the variety of care options available and their unique amenities below:

Activities at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus

Residents of our Columbus senior living community will always have a supply of things to do and ways to connect with others. Imagine your loved one gardening in the sunshine, enjoying live music in the lounge area, and getting a manicure with her friends. From visits to local museums and weekly happy hours to our cozy library and accessible movie theater, we strive to enrich the quality of life for every community member.
No matter your loved one’s hobbies, we can help them find something that makes them feel happy and welcome to be here. See our events calendar for a glimpse of what activities we have coming up for our residents.

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Local Attractions

Near The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE


The Heritage at Meridian Gardens is in an ideal location in northwestern Columbus, NE, bordered by a vast cornfield that can remind your loved one of their farming roots. Not only can your loved one enjoy the activities and immediate amenities around our community, but we are also located directly across the street from the Columbus Community Hospital, a pharmacy, and several doctors’ offices and our accessible transportation services can take residents around the area. Discover local shopping at The Village Centre, engaging exhibits at the Platte County Historical Society, and leisure activities at Harrah’s Columbus Racing & Casino.

Nature lovers are sure to take in the scenery at nearby Sock Pond or enjoy a round of golf at Van Berg Municipal Golf Course. If your family would like advice on visiting places with your loved one, our team is happy to recommend popular picnicking spots, walking trails, fishing ponds, and more.

If you want to head off-premises for good eats, you can enjoy prime rib at Husker Steak House, pies at Picket Fence Cafe, or beef stroganoff off the Early Bird menu at Dusters Restaurant. These restaurants are all fantastic options for spending invaluable time with your loved one.

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