Your Dedicated Team At Hanover

Building Relationships Is Priority

Once you are here, you are family. This means you can always count on a friendly smile and greeting from a familiar face. Because of our team-centered mentality, each Caregiver here gets to know who you are, your preferences, and how we can best meet your needs. Building a strong relationship with you and with your family is our top priority!


Outstanding Team Members

We are dedicated to providing higher standards in all of our actions, creating a family atmosphere, and delivering person-centered care. That can only be done with a highly qualified, friendly team who are passionate about people. This is what you find at Columbia Cottage Hanover.
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Deena Brant

Columbia Cottage Hanover Managing Director

Deena is a certified LPN since 1996, dedicating her career to working within the senior living industry. Deena obtained her Assisted Living and Personal Care Home Administrator license in 2016. She is a known communicator, having been involved in several area Chambers of Commerce, and she is known for her team-building skills.

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Erin Kreisher

Columbia Cottage Hanover Resident Services Director

Erin is a certified LPN since 2013, and has worked in the senior living industry since 1995. She started at Columbia Cottage in 2014 as the Resident Wellness Director and moved into the Resident Services Director in 2016. Erin has been known as being a patient advocate and loves to educate staff and family.

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Wendy Benedict

Food Service Director

Chef Wendy prepares delicious, Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired meals for our residents. She enjoys catering to our residents’ various preferences and nutritional needs. Wendy is also our unofficial cottage decorator. Her eye for detail truly makes our cottage feel like home.
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