Your Dedicated Team At Hershey

Service Through Friendship

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.

Columbia Cottage Team Members

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.

Kayla Oberholtzer, MBA, MHA, ALA, PCHA

Columbia Cottage Hershey Managing Director

Kayla graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2022 with a Master's Degree in Business and a Master's Degree in Health Administration. She started working in long-term care 15 years ago and has significant experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Kayla is passionate about caring for residents and providing their families and friends with the support they may need when facing the challenges of the disease. Kayla is very excited to work with the staff, residents, and families of Columbia Cottage. On a personal note, she is a diehard fan of both the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Bruins! Kayla also enjoys reading, hiking, spending time in the Poconos, and traveling.

Amber Rivera

Columbia Cottage Hershey Resident Services Director

Amber began her nursing career in 2011, She has been an LPN for over 10yrs. She has both Long-Term care experience and an exceptional background in Cardiology and Heart failure from her time on a Med-Surge Telemetry unit in the hospital where she also was on the wound care team.

She started with Columbia Cottage in September of 2023 as the Resident Wellness Director and moved into the Resident Services Director position in 2025. Amber has a passion for nursing and enjoys advocating for and helping people to live their best lives. She enjoys educating staff and families.

When Amber is not working she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, trying out and creating new recipes.

Devon Ban

Columbia Cottage Hershey Community Relations Manager

Devon joined Columbia Cottage in 2025, but has been happily serving seniors and their families in the greater Harrisburg area since January, 2021. Before this time however, she was working with a different group of seniors and their families: those in high school seeking enrollment in college as an admissions counselor. This unique professional experience has made her keenly empathetic to those making major life decisions and she seeks every opportunity to be a resource to families navigating the senior living space. Proudly holding degrees from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Devon is passionate about learning and takes time to educate her clients, create personalized experiences for understanding and makes sure they feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves.

Sharon Jurell

Food Services Director

Sharon, our Food Services Director, has been employed with Columbia Cottage for 14 Years. She is a life-long resident of this area and, as a local, appreciates residents’ preference for Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. Resident favorites include Sharon’s homemade crab cakes and macaroni and cheese. Sharon also enjoys baking, and she has often prepared cakes for others outside the Cottage. Her chocolate cake with peanut butter icing is a top request.

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