Columbia Cottage is a senior living community run by Horst Group that sits in a few locations, including Hershey, Collegeville, Hanover, Linglestown, and Wyomissing. The place has 52 units and serves about 40 to 50 residents, which keeps things small and friendly. There's a family-type feeling because the staff works hard to know folks by name and remember what each person likes. The community is built with a single-story open plan, wide hallways, and soundproofing between apartments, and the rooms are spacious with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning you set yourself, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and even telephone service if you want.
Columbia Cottage has a license as an Assisted Living Facility in Pennsylvania with the number #330240 and holds up to 60 residents. The care plans here are tailored for each person, and they've got ten levels of care, so people can age in place without having to move as their needs change. There are universal caregivers, so residents see the same familiar faces throughout the day. There's licensed nursing staff and 24-hour supervision. Nurses are around all day in case someone needs help with medicine, bathing, dressing, or moving about, and there's support for those who aren't able to walk on their own.
They offer independent living for active folks, assisted living for those needing a bit of help, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, with customized therapies and safe spaces. Columbia Cottage also supports people from the Plain Community. There's short-term and respite care, too.
Meals come from a professional chef and hit regular favorites, like chicken pot pie, crab cakes, homemade pies, and classics like macaroni and cheese, but there's careful attention to things like allergies, diabetes diets, and nutrition. Some folks like to eat in the dining room, while others take part in all-day dining options. There are activities and social events every day-bingo, trivia, movie nights, music programs, ice cream socials, spa treatments, arts and crafts, exercise groups, resident-led clubs, gardening, and even outdoor get-togethers when the weather's nice.
A wellness program and fitness room are on-site, with plenty of walking paths outdoors and cozy courtyards to relax in, and there's a movie theater, a library, and rooms for games and crafts. There's always scheduled transportation ready for errands, shopping trips, doctor appointments, or local community activities, and they even host things like Halloween parades and shopping nights. Housekeeping, laundry (provided or self-serve), dry cleaning, and concierge services are part of the regular routine, and parking is available for residents and family visitors.
Safety matters, so the community has security systems, an emergency alert system in every apartment, and staff are trained to respond quickly to urgent calls. Prices start at $4,295 monthly, and they take options like private pay, veteran's benefits, and long-term care insurance.
The community tries to fit each resident's changing needs, encourages residents to keep their hobbies and social ties, and aims to create a good blend of privacy, independence, and support. Staff are friendly, steady, and stay involved in helping people feel settled and known. Columbia Cottage gets regular license reviews and is known for providing care across several needs, whether for active adults, seniors needing routine help, or those with memory loss who need a secure place. The whole design and the close-knit care make it feel homelike and easy for seniors and their families to manage changes as they come.
