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Columbia Cottage-Hershey
103 N. Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078
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Columbia Cottage-Hershey Description
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. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll know we are different. We take each individual’s personalities, preferences, and histories and make it into a culture all of our own. 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Residents and their families have shared overwhelmingly positive experiences about their time at Columbia Cottage Hershey, highlighting the exceptional care, friendly staff, and engaging activities available. Many reviews emphasize the personalized and compassionate care provided to residents, particularly noting the staff's attentiveness to both physical and emotional needs. The facility is praised for its clean, homey rooms with pleasant views, and the absence of a typical nursing home atmosphere.
Activities such as bingo, exercise classes, and ice cream socials are frequently mentioned, contributing to a vibrant community life. The facility's approach to care, which includes a unique step system for adjusting the level of assistance as a resident's needs change, is also appreciated. This system allows for a tailored experience that can adapt over time, ensuring residents receive the appropriate level of support while also offering a cost-effective solution for families.
The inclusion of pets, with one review highlighting the ability to have overnight visits from a dog, points to the facility's understanding of the importance of companionship. The physical layout of the facility, including individual cottages with private amenities, communal kitchens, and outdoor spaces for family gatherings, receives positive feedback for promoting both independence and community engagement.
While one review mentioned concerns about deceptive advertising and the need for personal visits to gauge the facility accurately, this view appears to be an outlier. The majority of feedback focuses on the high-quality care, the range of activities, and the welcoming atmosphere that makes Columbia Cottage Hershey a highly recommended option for assisted living.
Overall, families express gratitude for the care their loved ones received, often noting that the experience exceeded their expectations and contributed to a higher quality of life during their stay at Columbia Cottage Hershey.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Palmyra which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 7,451 (very small town).
- The average income is $72,644, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 54.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 165 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 170 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.51 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.95 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 197.0, Moderate Days 44.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Redner's
0.6 miles awayPalmyra Real Food Emporium
2.6 miles awayWeis
2.6 miles awayGiant
2.7 miles awaySimply Market
2.7 miles awayTransportation
M&H Railroad
8.9 miles awayElizabethtown
9.1 miles awayMiddletown
9.1 miles awayMount Joy
12.8 miles awayHarrisburg
14.7 miles awayBus Stations
FlixBus Harrisburg
14.7 miles awayHACC Harrisburg Campus
15.1 miles awayCity Isand Bus Stop
15.3 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
2.5 miles awayMembers First Federal Credit Union
2.6 miles awayFulton Bank
2.7 miles awayTruist
2.9 miles awayPA Central Credit Union
2.9 miles awayHospitals
Penn State Health Children's Hospital
4.0 miles awayHershey Medical Center
4.0 miles awayWellSpan Philhaven
7.0 miles awayGood Samaritan Hospital
10.4 miles awayLebanon VA Medical Center
10.9 miles awayPharmacies
Palmyra Pharmacy & Gift Shop
2.0 miles awayCVS
2.5 miles awayRite Aid
2.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.4 miles awaySloan's
10.3 miles awayDentists
John M. Drop DMD LLC Family Dentistry
5.2 miles awayHershey Dental
5.7 miles awayDavid A Zug
13.4 miles awayW. James Vincent
13.4 miles awayMount Joy Dental Associates
13.5 miles awayParks
Raymond J. Phillippy Park
0.4 miles awayEby Park
0.6 miles awayStonebrook Park
0.6 miles awayCommon Ground Park
0.7 miles awayStephen J. Stabinger Sports Complex
0.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Lebanon Valley Mall
8.9 miles awayLebanon Plaza
9.6 miles awayCedar Crest Square
9.6 miles awayHigh Pointe Commons
10.8 miles awayColonial Park Mall
11.5 miles awayCulture
Stacks Visual Arts Center
1.4 miles awayHershey Theater
2.6 miles awayLeedy Theater
5.8 miles awayMount Gretna Playhouse
7.1 miles awayAmphitheater
8.8 miles awayRestaurants
A&M Pizza
0.7 miles awayRising Sun
0.9 miles awayHauz 'O Hoagies
0.9 miles awayMt. Gretna Brewery
1.5 miles awayDuke's Restaurant
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This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.Disclaimer
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