Charity joined traditions of Hershey with over 30 years of senior care experience. She worked as a CNA, and a nurse in long term care, the hospital and personal care. Charity‘s love and passion for seniors inspired her to continue her education in long term care administration and personal care home administration. She’s been a licensed administrator for over 25 years. Charity was born and raised in Lancaster county and still resides in Lancaster. She’s married, has a daughter, two dogs and two cats. Charity feels blessed to be part of the traditions of Hershey team.
Meet Our Team at Traditions of Hershey
Lindsay McMurtry
Resident Care Director
Lindsay joined the Traditions of Hershey team with 10 plus years of experience in healthcare. She started her career as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility. After realizing helping others was her passion she continued her education to become a Nurse. Lindsay has experience as a Pediatric Nurse and an Admissions Coordinator but ultimately realized that Personal Care and Long term nursing is where her heart belongs.
Lindsay lives in Jonestown with her daughter and cat. She enjoys spending time and traveling to different places with her family. Lindsay is excited for the wonderful opportunity she was given here as the Resident Care Director of the Personal Care section in our community. Her goal is to ensure they receive the best care while keeping as much independence as possible.
Kaitlynn Couch
Sales and Marketing Director
Kaitlynn Couch is an experienced professional in real estate management, sales, and leading teams to exceed goals through proven techniques. She has senior living sales experience as a residential and commercial real estate agent in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as direct healthcare nursing specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
In her spare time, Kaitlynn enjoys camping, kayaking, and traveling with her husband and three boys.
Christina Twaddle
Dining Service Director
Christina joined the Traditions of Hershey team as the Food Service Director with over 5 years’ experience in Food and Nutrition. As a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional she brings with her an extensive background in caring for the elderly from being a Direct Care Worker to finding her passion in the Food Service Department offering our residents Nutritious Homemade Meals as well as an exceptional Dining Experience. Christina is excited and grateful to be a part of such a strong, supportive community here at Traditions.
Christina is from the Palmyra Area and enjoys spending her free time with her 8-year-old little boy, spending family time at their cabin or supporting her little boy in his love for sports, especially baseball.
Rebecca Long
Director of Resident Life
Rebecca comes to Traditions of Hershey with over 10 years of health care experience. Her previous roles include Program Coordination for Adult Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation Hospital Admissions Coordinator, and Director of Social Services in a Skilled Nursing facility. Rebecca’s passion for helping seniors motivated her to obtain her Certified Dementia Practitioner Certification and become a team leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Rebecca, a Maryland native, lives in the Harrisburg area with her husband and their two rescue dogs Hattie and Maynard. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, attending sporting events, and traveling. You can also catch Rebecca teaching adults how to tap dance and coaching girl’s rugby. She is excited to join the wonderful team at TOH and for the opportunity to help connect members with services that promote aging in place.
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