Residential care
Fresh Start
Residential care in Columbus, Georgia
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2702 SCHAUL STREET |
| City | Columbus |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP code | 31906 |
| County | Muscogee |
| Phone | 706-575-2524 |
| [email protected] | |
| License number | PCH009795 |
| License type | Personal Care Home — Georgia Dept. of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation (Rules Ch. 111-8-62) |
| Licensing status | Active |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | housing and food service, personal services and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. |
Fresh Start is in 2702 SCHAUL STREET, Columbus, GA 31906. Phone: 706-575-2524. It holds Georgia Personal Care Home license PCH009795 (status Active, licensed beds 6), issued by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division. In Georgia, assisted living communities are personal care homes serving 25 or more residents that are also licensed to provide assisted living care.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in Muscogee County
- Alton Personal Care Home — Columbus
- Ansley Cove Columbus, Llc — Columbus
- Apache Personal Care Home — Columbus
Common questions about Fresh Start
Where is Fresh Start located?
Fresh Start is at 2702 SCHAUL STREET, Columbus, Georgia 31906.
What care and services does Fresh Start offer?
Fresh Start offers residential care, assisted living, housing and food service, personal services and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Fresh Start?
Call Fresh Start at 706-575-2524.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Georgia can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.