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Independent Living at Drumlin Reserve

What does independent living at Drumlin Reserve in Cottage Grove mean? Well, it is living life on your terms and at your speed in a beautiful, maintenance-free active adult community surrounded by others who share a desire to actively age and enjoy life. Drumlin Residences is our Independent Living community that is filled with opportunities for fun and friendship. We promote independence and encourage residents to get involved, try new things and enjoy life at every turn – whatever that means to them.

Independent Living Amenities

  • One- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a patio or balcony, full-size washer and dryer and walk-in shower
  • Custom Amish handcrafted cabinetry, solid surface Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, nine-foot ceilings and hardwood floors
  • Water and sanitation utilities included
  • Heated underground parking
  • Pet friendly*
  • Access to all campus amenities such as exercise classes, hair salon and community rooms for resident activities and private family events
  • Outdoor gathering spaces, walking paths and a reflection pond
  • Maintenance-free living

Independent Living Services

Independent Living Rates start at $1,815/mo. 
*Amenities and services offered for an additional fee

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Award-Winning!

Drumlin Reserve is honored to have once again been recognized by The Leader Independent’s Best of Cottage Grove awards as the area’s Best in Senior Living. We are proud to have been voted Cottage Grove’s #1 Senior Living community every year since 2022. Schedule a tour and see for yourself why we are consistently voted the best in the business!

Tour Our Independent Living Community

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Independent Living Apartment Floor Plans

We offer a variety of floor plans to meet your needs.

VIEW SAMPLE FLOOR PLANS

Drumlin Reserve Leadership Team

Rebecca Koepsell

Rebecca Griswold

Executive
Director

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Lily Rivera

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Bella Bernacchi

Bella Bernacchi

Independent
Living Coordinator

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April Harding

Community
Relations Manager

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Rebecca Griswold

Executive Director

Rebecca’s passion for senior living began at a young age, inspired by her grandfather’s advice to work hard and help others. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from UW-Eau Claire and obtained her Nursing Home Administrator’s license. Rebecca joined Capri Communities as Assistant Executive Director at Grace Commons in 2021. She transitioned to Capri’s home office as Operations Specialist before joining Drumlin Reserve.

Rebecca loves building relationships with residents, hearing their stories, and guiding families through the transition to senior living with empathy and compassion.

Outside of work, she enjoys life by trying new restaurants, traveling, hunting with her dad and brother, and spending summer weekends by the lake. She lives by the motto: “Forgive yourself and others, say sorry, tell people how much they mean to you, and never hold a grudge.”

Lily Rivera

Assistant Executive Director

Lily has over six years of experience working in healthcare, primarily in nursing, but discovered her passion lies in healthcare administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Bryant & Stratton College and has also attended nursing school, further enriching her ability to care for others. Her search for the perfect community to make a difference led her to Drumlin Reserve. Lily is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and supporting her team in every way possible. She finds joy in helping others and strives to make Drumlin Reserve a place where residents thrive.

When she’s not at Drumlin Reserve, Lily enjoys life by spending time outdoors with her husband and their two Golden Retrievers, Dunkin and Luka. Her favorite activities include hiking, backpacking, road-tripping, and exploring new places across the country.

Bella Bernacchi

Independent Living Coordinator

Bella joined Drumlin Reserve after five years at Bird Elementary School in Sun Prairie, where she honed her creativity and compassion as a student teacher and then as a third-grade teacher. She graduated from UW-Madison in 2021. Bella is skilled in culturally responsive practices, community building, communication, and planning and adapting activities and events.

Outside of work, Bella enjoys life by spending time with her husband, Sam, and their cat, Brayden. She loves shopping and thrifting, relaxing with a good movie or TV show, and connecting with former students – many of whom she still sees regularly. Above all, she enjoys making a positive impact on others.

April Harding

Community Relations Manager

April brings a unique blend of communication, creativity, and compassion to her role as Community Relations Manager at Drumlin Reserve. Prior to joining Capri, April spent 11 years as an elementary school teacher in Madison and Milwaukee, teaching 3rd and 4th grade. She also worked as a wedding planner and social media coordinator for a Madison-based event company, further developing her skills in organization and relationship-building.

April holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with minors in Science and Social Studies. She also has a certificate of completion for Capri Communities’ Blu Grotto Memory Care training program.

Outside of work, April enjoys life spending quality time with her daughter, Blair, and exploring all that Wisconsin has to offer – from hiking and traveling to trying new restaurants. She stays active in volleyball and softball leagues and values making the most of every weekend through fun and meaningful experiences.