Columbia Cottage in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is an assisted living facility that provides personalized care and support for residents. The facility utilizes a "college cottage" resident care model, designed to promote a homelike environment while delivering individualized attention. This unique model allows for smaller group settings, enabling staff to build meaningful relationships with residents and tailor care to each individual’s needs. The community is designed with warmth and comfort in mind, featuring inviting common areas, cozy sitting rooms, and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that encourage social interaction and relaxation.
Residents at Columbia Cottage have access to full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The professional staff is available 24/7 to provide support and ensure safety, while fostering a sense of independence whenever possible. In addition, residents benefit from routine health monitoring and on-site nursing oversight, which helps identify and address health concerns proactively.
In addition to assisted living services, the community offers medication management, tailored care plans, and specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The memory care program at Columbia Cottage incorporates evidence-based approaches to support cognitive function and emotional well-being, using structured routines, engaging activities, and secure environments. Care plans are developed in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals to meet the unique needs of each resident.
The facility includes amenities such as a therapy room and access to podiatry services. Residents can also enjoy three nutritious, home-cooked meals daily, served in a communal dining room to promote socialization. Additional amenities include housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation for medical appointments and outings, and an on-site beauty salon/barber shop for personal grooming. Social and recreational activities are offered regularly, ranging from arts and crafts to exercise classes, live entertainment, religious services, and holiday celebrations, providing opportunities for engagement and enrichment.
As of mid-2024, there have been no significant changes or recent developments at this location, based on publicly available sources.
Costs at this community start at $5,326 and range up to $5,326. The average price in the community is $5,326, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,687. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
