Columbia Cottage Hershey

Columbia Cottage Hershey is a terrific assisted living community in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. It is within bright and cheery Lebanon County which is part of the Keystone State.

All of us at Columbia Cottage Hershey know our area is known as the “Sweetest Place on Earth” for more reasons than just the chocolate. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll know we are different. We take each individual’s personalities, preferences, and histories and make it into a culture all of our own. We are a part of a thriving community that makes Hershey a great place to live and work. See how you can be a part of all the unique features that make our community so sweet.

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care through our well-trained, competent staff in our homelike, relationship-focused atmosphere. We encourage everyone at Columbia Cottage Hershey to foster close relationships with those around them, and that starts with getting to know some of our friendly staff.

Our team knows that a friendly smile from a familiar face goes a long way, so we spend extra time getting to know you personally. With our team-centered mentality, each Caregiver here gets to know who you are, your preferences, and how we can best meet your care needs. We believe there is true joy in serving others, and we are honored to serve you. Get to know some of the quality people you will meet at Columbia Cottage Hershey by reading their short bios below.

From the moment you walk through our doors, you will know Columbia Cottage Hershey is different. We take each individual’s personalities, preferences, and histories and make it into a culture all of our own.

We are best known for our special events, inviting Cottage residents and their families to gather for celebrations like Grandparents’ Day, Christmas, our famous Irish party, and even the NFL season kickoff. We enjoy live bands, special buffet dinners, and special guests at our events. And of course, families and friends are always welcome to our events, big and small.

Dining at Columbia Cottage is a social event that occurs many times a day, every day. We ensure you are able to enjoy the types of food you like to eat, surrounded by friends and your loved ones. Our menus feature familiar dishes, favorite requests, and new delights. All of our meals fall within the guidelines of health and nutrition requirements. But we also take into account your personal tastes and preferences. Among some of the favorite dishes at Hershey are our chef’s homemade crab cakes and her macaroni and cheese.

You’ll quickly find ways to enjoy your day – each day – through the wide variety of activities and social groups available at Columbia Cottage. We create activities calendars peppered with daily, fun group activities and social events meant to attract a wide variety of people. Whether you enjoy staying fit and active, challenging your memory with trivia, or enjoying a spa treatment or two, we enjoy helping everyone make the most of their day in the company of others.

We delight in helping you enjoy your favorite activities, learn new skills, or even simply enjoy socializing with others. Each day we offer activities designed to help you connect with each other, your Caregivers, volunteers, or even visiting family members. We have our favorite activities, but we also enjoy adding holiday or seasonal activities into the mix.

Sample of Activities

• Exercises and Stretches
• Adult Coloring Class
• Bingo
• Manicures
• Happy Hour
• Movie (with popcorn!)
• Religious Services
• Game Night
• Trivia
• Ball Toss
• Music Melody
• Munch and Talk
• Crafting
• Gardening
• Trivia
• Card Games
• Massages

Groups

• Fit and Fun
• Religious Groups
• Throwback TV Fans
• Garden Goddesses
• Wine and Cheese Group