Meet Our Staff
Hoover, AL
 Sarah Curatella, RN
Managing Director
Sarah Curatella comes to Country Cottages with 14 years nursing experience working in Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Assisted living, Palliative care and Home Health. “It is very fulfilling to be able to give back to the people who brought us here.”
She attended North West Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell where she earned her Registered Nursing degree. Sarah made her home in Florence for 20 years before moving to Hoover.
Sarah has two young sons that keep her busy. In her spare time, she enjoys music, movies and attending the Theater.
“The elderly are more valuable than we think. They deserve the love and respect that they gave us to be returned to them. Working at the Cottage gives me the chance to be able to do this on a daily basis.”
 Robin Bartlett, LPN
Resident Services Director
Robin Bartlett serves as the Cottage’s Resident Services Director. Robin comes to us with over 11 years experience caring for seniors including short and long term rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, specialty care, psychiatric nursing, nurse management, and admissions. “I feel very strongly about working with seniors in the home-like environment that the Cottages offer.”
Robin grew up in Cook Springs and currently resides in McCalla with her husband, Shawn and their two daughters, Taylor Elaine and Abbey Cheyenne. Robin attended Gadsden State Community College where she received her LPN degree.
Robin enjoys riding four wheelers, camping, fishing, shopping, and spending time with both family and friends. She and her family attends church at Shady Grove Baptist in Bessemer.
 Susan Bremer,
Information Director
Information Director Susan Bremer brings her experience caring for her parents to the Cottage family. She spent years caring for her parents, including her mother who suffered from dementia and was a Resident at Columbia Cottage. With her background in caring, it is no wonder she feels right at home with Country and Columbia Cottages! “I am at the Cottages because Columbia Cottage was my mom’s home for nearly two years. I know first hand what great care, love and support was provided to her and the other Residents during her time at the Cottage.”
Susan grew up in Gadsden, but has lived in the Birmingham area since 1988. She attended Gadsden State Junior College and the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Susan earned her degree in Marketing with a minor in Management and is a licensed realtor in Alabama and Florida. Now that she is with Country and Columbia Cottages, Susan hopes to “be an advocate and provide assistance to other families when they need to make the difficult decisions concerning their loved ones.”
Living at home with her husband of over 10 years, Susan enjoys taking walks on the beach. She especially enjoys these walks with her husband Mark and their puppies during sunset. She also loves to read, shop, travel and play Bunco!
 Kathy Hasty,
Information Director
Kathy Hasty, Information Director at Country and Columbia Cottages, has always enjoyed spending time with seniors. “I want to be a positive influence in their lives and for their families,” she says. “I am so happy to have found Country and Columbia Cottages!”
Kathy grew up in Vestavia Hills and earned her business management degree from Jefferson State Jr. College. Before coming to Country and Columbia Cottages she worked for Better Basics, a non-profit children’s literary foundation. For ten years, she cared for her mother who suffered with Alzheimer’s. Kathy joined the Cottage Family so she could continue to help the elderly find the love and care that they need.
At home, Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick. They have two sons, Eric and Joey, and two Basset Hounds, Sherman Da Tank and Chief. Kathy enjoys buying and selling property, writing, reading, traveling, boating, and going to the beach. She also enjoys writing children’s books and speaking with students about the writing process. She and her family are also members of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
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