Diane Spiva, RN, BSN, MSNA
Managing Director

Country Cottage warmly welcomes Diane Spiva, RN, BSN, MSNA, as Managing Director! Diane comes to the Cottage with over 20 years experience in nursing. Most of her clinical work has been in acute care facilities spanning patients with a variety of ages and diagnoses. Having worked in clinical patient care, academics and administration, Diane comes to us with expertise in many aspects of caring.

She received her LPN from Moore-Norman Vocational-Technical School in Norman, Oklahoma, her Registered Nursing degree from Newman University and her Master of Science in Nursing Anesthesia from Wichita State University. She is currently licensed in Kansas and Alabama. “Having been in nursing for over twenty years, I have experienced the joy of caring for others!”

Diane has 3 adult children who live in Texas and Kansas, and her parents are in the Portland, Oregon area. She has hobbies for every season with summer being her favorite. She loves beaches, swimming and boating.

“I love the concept of maximizing the abilities and choices of seniors in a friendly, down-home environment that offers a sense of community. I have had a good day when I go home, realizing I make a difference in someone’s life!!”

Tara Biles, LPN
Resident Services Director

Country Cottage warmly welcomes Tara Biles, LPN, as Resident Services Director! Tara has devoted her life to caring for others, from infants to the elderly. “My grandmother saw and felt my compassion for others and she encouraged me to become a nurse.” She received her LPN from Calhoun Community College. “I love helping others and feeling like I make a difference in their lives.”

Tara has 4 children. In her spare time, she loves reading, writing, and spending time with her children. “My children are my pride and joy.” Every Sunday, she cooks dinner for her grandfather and spends the day with him.

“I love working at the Cottage. I am devoted to giving the Residents the best care and I feel blessed to be a part of their lives.”