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Get The Care You Need at Columbia Cottage Assisted Living Facilities in PA
At Columbia Cottage, we offer more than just senior assisted living—we provide a place you can truly call home. Our single-story design creates a welcoming, intimate environment that feels more like a luxurious retreat than a residential assisted living facility. Here, you'll find personalized care that respects your choices and supports you every step of the way.
Our vibrant assisted living center is designed to help you thrive. From an engaging activities calendar and individually controlled room temperatures to 24/7 care and an emergency alert system, everything is tailored to your comfort and peace of mind.
Explore New Life at Columbia Cottage
When you reach retirement and are ready to relax after years of hard work, you deserve the best in all aspects as you enjoy your favorite activities of daily living. Delicious homemade meals, socialization opportunities, spacious rooms with superior amenities, and personalized individual care are just a few of the perks our residents enjoy while living at any of our Columbia Cottage locations.
Are you interested in learning more about how you can enjoy retirement at one of our beautiful assisted living communities? Find out more about what life is like here, browse our locations to find one close to you, and discover the benefits of assisted living in PA through the links below!
Assisted Living Advantages
We are dedicated to providing our residents with everything they need to enjoy retirement. Around-the-clock care services that align with their specific needs, a home-like environment, and a culture that embraces each person’s individuality are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy at our facilities. Learn more about how assisted living in PA provides you with more advantages than other senior care options.
View Locations
Want to live as close to your current neighborhood as possible? Columbia Cottage has five assisted living locations to serve our residents residents in Collegeville, Hanover, Hershey, Linglestown, and Wyomissing. Enjoy your retirement here in beautiful Pennsylvania—a familiar area you love. See which campus is closest to your hometown or favorite community to find your new home.
Life at Columbia Cottage
Get a taste of daily life at Columbia Cottage, where each day is a chance to start anew at each of our beautiful locations. We encourage assisted living residents to enjoy themselves, indulge in hobbies, or socialize in common areas. We offer a packed social calendar of events for our residents to enjoy, and we encourage all to attend any activity that might pique their interest.
10 Essential Questions You May Have – A Checklist to Consider
When you are looking into an assisted living facility for yourself or your loved ones, it's important to have a checklist of questions handy to ask! These are some of the things you might want to ask. We've provided some answers, but be sure to ask these or any other questions as they relate to your specific needs when you visit us!
1. What levels of care do you offer?
1. What levels of care do you offer?We offer ten distinct levels of care, ensuring that each resident receives personalized support tailored to their evolving needs. This approach allows residents to age in place with dignity and comfort.
2. What is the staff-to-resident ratio?
PA State law requires that we have one member of staff for every eight residents. On top of that, our highly trained staff is available 24/7 to provide attentive and compassionate care, ensuring the safety and well-being of all our residents at all hours.
3. Are you licensed as an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania?
Yes, we are a fully licensed assisted living facility in Pennsylvania, meeting all state regulations to provide exceptional care and services. We are also the only assisted living facility in each of the zip codes we serve!
4. What does the monthly cost include?
Our monthly cost includes dining services, housekeeping, personal laundry, transportation, wellness programs, fitness activities, and a wide range of social and recreational opportunities.
5. How are care plans developed and updated?
We create individualized care plans based on each resident's unique needs, and we regularly review and update these plans with the resident, their doctor, and their family to ensure our staff can continue to meet changing requirements.
6. What amenities and activities are available?
We provide a variety of amenities, including communal dining, housekeeping, transportation, wellness and fitness programs, and social and recreational activities designed to keep residents engaged and fulfilled.
7. What are the dining options?
Our dining services include freshly prepared meals served in a communal setting. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, with a focus on providing nutritious and enjoyable options.
8. What safety measures are in place?
Safety is a top priority. We have 24-hour staff availability, emergency response systems, personal safety pendants, regular safety audits, and state-of-the-art security features.
9. Can I speak with current residents or their families?
Absolutely. We encourage prospective residents and their families to connect with our current residents or their families to gain firsthand insights into life at Columbia Cottage.
10. What sets your facility apart?
Our unique single-story design creates a home-like atmosphere that fosters social connections and comfort. Additionally, our ten levels of care ensure that every resident can age in place with a personalized approach that meets their specific needs. These features foster a unique community that gives comfort and specialized care to each of our residents.
Who We Are at Columbia Cottage
At Columbia Cottage, one of Pennsylvania's premier licensed assisted living communities, we offer personalized care in accommodations designed for those who value comfort and elegance. From spacious rooms and cozy courtyards to vibrant common areas and dining rooms serving delicious meals, every detail is crafted with your well-being in mind.
Our innovative ten levels of care model adapts to your changing needs, ensuring you can age in place with dignity and independence. We prioritize your privacy and provide exceptional residential assisted living that feels like home. At Columbia Cottage, you're more than a resident—you're family. Experience the difference in senior assisted living where care, comfort, and community come together.
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Personal Care?
Before 2011, the terms “assisted living” and “personal care” were used interchangeably in care communities across Pennsylvania to discuss the same types of care. After 2011, these terms became defined more strictly. While a more precise definition now exists for each, there is still some overlap between the two types of services.
Assisted Living
To be considered an assisted living facility, each housing unit can only house up to two people and must always have a door that is lockable by the residents in that unit. Each house must have a full bathroom, and a registered nurse must be at least on call at all times. Also, the staff at an assisted living facility has training that equals more hours than those at a personal care facility. Assisted living facilities are required to adhere to much more strict privacy and care-related requirements to maintain their status as an assisted living option in PA. These facilities, like Columbia Cottage, are better for people with more immediate care needs or who prefer to age in place.
Personal Care
Personal care homes or facilities often have care options similar to assisted living but not nearly as thorough or legally mandated. Residents at these facilities share their rooms with up to three people, with four people per room being the maximum. Personal care facilities are not required to have full bathrooms or lockable rooms. There is also no requirement for the personal care facility to have a registered nurse on call 24/7; instead, residents have access to health care centers and other kinds of well-trained staff to deal with issues that may come up. Residents may need to move to a different location to get the care they need in personal care situations.
