Assisted Living in Hershey, PA, Will Make Your Life a Little Bit Sweeter

At Columbia Cottage Hershey, you can expect the sweeter things in life. Our vibrant community is ready to welcome you into our family of residents and dedicated Caregivers! Here, you’ll find an activities calendar full of social events, options for fitness and staying active, and even spa treatments so you and your new friends can continue to enjoy the everyday luxuries you're accustomed to. We aim to please our residents above and beyond their expectations to ensure each person has a great day, every day.

Independence and living comfortably are vital in every stage of life. We work within our premium assisted living facility in Hershey, PA, to ensure our residents can live the way they want to, with access to the help they need. Assisted living is at its best when you live at Columbia Cottage Hershey and we can’t wait for you to become part of our family after you learn about what makes us different from other retirement communities.

Your New Home: Columbia Cottage Hershey

From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as if you have entered a five-star hotel. We offer luxurious accommodations, with a stunning courtyard in the center for your enjoyment. You’ll also appreciate our emergency alert system, sound proofing between apartments, and individually controlled heat and air conditioning.

Our residents enjoy world-class, personalized care during their time with us. We also encourage our residents to enjoy their favorite pastimes while working with our staff to ensure they have the specialized attention they deserve.

Step onto our campus and you will immediately see how Columbia Cottage stands out amongst the crowd as the premiere senior living option in Hershey, PA. Our culture is rooted in the celebration of each individual's personality, preferences, and history. 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.

Delicious Dining In Hershey

Our incredible food options go beyond the sweets many likely associate with Hershey, PA. We offer delectible, high-quality food made by our incredible chefs for all our residents to enjoy. The homemade crab cakes and macaroni and cheese are fan favorites at this location, and our kitchen staff regularly creates dishes from scratch that all our residents love.

Dining at Columbia Cottage isn’t only for nutrition or sustenance, however. It's also a social event that occurs many times a day, every day, where our residents get to relax with friends and enjoy some of their favorite dishes. Our menus feature familiar dishes, favorite requests, and new delights for those who get excitement from trying unique culinary masterpieces. Best of all, our meals fall within the guidelines of health and nutrition requirements to ensure we offer our residents a well-rounded diet. Click here to view a Columbia Cottage Hershey example menu.

What’s Life Like at Columbia Cottage Hershey?

Our residents love Columbia Cottage Hershey for one reason—life is sweet here! We encourage you to explore the aspects of living in Hershey that you love through our community. We are proud of our beautiful location and know your loved ones will find living here extremely rewarding and enjoyable. Our staff works hard to maintain relationships with our residents and their families to ensure they will have the best experience in a premiere assisted living environment.

From world-class doctors down the road at Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to first-class entertainment at the Hershey Theater and Giant Center, you can meet both your physical and social needs here. Hershey is also home to some of the best restaurants and entertainment options in Pennsylvania, making it an ideal spot for those who love the arts—whether performance or culinary!

Do you have questions about our community? Want to learn more about services and amenities for our residents? Take a glimpse into the lives of our residents and Caregivers here at Columbia Cottage Hershey by exploring the links below! You will find the answers to all your questions and more.

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Connecting With The Community

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. The people, the places, and the culturally enriching things to do make this area an excellent place to spend your time. No wonder so many tourists stop in to visit this beautiful part of Pennsylvania! See how you can be a part of what makes our community so sweet.

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Our Dedicated Team

We are a community full of vibrant people with incredibly eventful lives and experiences that love living here. But we are also a care facility with a dedicated team that wants to help you maintain your health and well-being year-round. Within these walls, you come first. Our team is dedicated to ensuring you have the care and support you need to get the most out of each day. Learn more about some of the team members you'll see at Columbia Cottage Hershey.

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Scheduled Activities and Groups

Socializing is one of the best parts of life at our Hershey assisted living facility. There are so many things to do in this area, and there is always the opportunity to learn something, whether that be a hobby or the location of your new favorite restaurant. While here, you will enjoy your favorite activities, learn new skills, or socialize with friends and family. We also encourage social groups based on shared interests among the community.

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Community Updates and News

Looking for more ways to fill in a social calendar for the month? We have plenty of up-and-coming events planned for the residents at our assisted living facility! Columbia Cottage Hershey is a vibrant community with new events, updates, and changes that you and your loved ones will want to follow. Get our updated calendar by clicking the link below!

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Media Gallery

There's no better proof of the joy we experience here than watching our residents, their family members, and our staff smiling! But don’t take our word for it. If you haven't had a chance to experience this happiness yet, browse the pictures taken at some of our most recent events and see for yourself. We love having a "sweet" time at Columbia Cottage Hershey!

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Cozy Apartments

Assisted living in Hershey, PA doesn't have to be unfeeling or impersonal. A welcoming environment and personal living quarters can do wonders for you, and that's why we have several living options for you here at Columbia Cottage Hershey. We have a variety of apartment layouts, along with special room amenities, which will make you feel comfortable and at home!

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What Our Guests Have to Say

					Your staff seems very friendly and very helpful, everything is nicely decorated for all the holidays which I feel makes the people feel at home				
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Dennis Kopp
5/08/2023

						Your staff seems very friendly and very helpful, everything is nicely decorated for all the holidays which I feel makes the people feel at home
					
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					Columbia Cottage is a beautiful, lovely place. It's as close as it gets to living at home! The staff truly care about the residents' safety, well-being and happiness. They have a very strong activities program that engages residents and which they look forward to very much. Unfortunately, a few disgruntled... read moreColumbia Cottage is a beautiful, lovely place. It's as close as it gets to living at home! The staff truly care about the residents' safety, well-being and happiness. They have a very strong activities program that engages residents and which they look forward to very much. Unfortunately, a few disgruntled job applicants have brought the overall rating down and have created a false impression. If I needed assisted living, this is where I'd want to be. read less				
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6/08/2021
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Meg Neiderer
6/08/2021

						Columbia Cottage is a beautiful, lovely place. It's as close as it gets to living at home! The staff truly care about the residents' safety, well-being and happiness. They have a very strong activities program that engages residents and which they look forward to very much. Unfortunately, a few disgruntled job applicants have brought the overall rating down and have created a false impression. If I needed assisted living, this is where I'd want to be.
					
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					Columbia Cottage is truly a wonderful place. This is not your ordinary assisted living. As a resident stated when we first arrived, if you can no longer live in your home, this is still close to it. The staff truly care about the residents. The food is good. There are... read moreColumbia Cottage is truly a wonderful place. This is not your ordinary assisted living. As a resident stated when we first arrived, if you can no longer live in your home, this is still close to it. The staff truly care about the residents. The food is good. There are activities and truly a place that treats residents with care and dignity. Grammy lived there over two years and we still have contact with residents and staff. I hate seeing the reduced stars regarding those for possible employment. They should note such on a site like indeed because I can tell you for the residents the staff hired there are truly caring and compassionate and hate someone to overlook checking this place out for the care of their loved one because of such. read less				
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6/08/2020
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Donna Smith
6/08/2020

						Columbia Cottage is truly a wonderful place. This is not your ordinary assisted living. As a resident stated when we first arrived, if you can no longer live in your home, this is still close to it. The staff truly care about the residents. The food is good. There are activities and truly a place that treats residents with care and dignity. Grammy lived there over two years and we still have contact with residents and staff. I hate seeing the reduced stars regarding those for possible employment. They should note such on a site like indeed because I can tell you for the residents the staff hired there are truly caring and compassionate and hate someone to overlook checking this place out for the care of their loved one because of such.
					
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Our Location

If you have questions about our option for assisted living in Hershey, PA, please call Managing Director Andrea Henney at 717-833-6587 or complete our Contact form.

Columbia Cottage Hershey is located at:

103 North Larkspur Drive
Palmyra, PA 17078

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