The Summit, built in 2015, sits in Hockessin, Delaware, and is a senior living community that offers several living choices, including Independent Senior Living, Senior Assisted Living, and SHINE® Memory Care for those dealing with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, with care that can be adjusted if a resident's health needs change, and you'll find respite and short-term housing options as well. Staff remain on site 24/7 to provide help with daily activities, and safety and housing options get discussed with residents and their families. The community includes well-kept and comfortable residences, with options like the Vermillion, Yale, and Turret floor plans, and welcomes pets. Residents can get help through programs such as Ambassadors Club, Military Veterans Program, Expressions Concierge, and Housekeeping & Maintenance, while transportation is available through the Connections service. There's a restaurant-style Sensations Dining program, where a trained chef and culinary team prepare simple and healthy meals, and residents can enjoy concerts, arts, music, live entertainment, and the Celebrations activities and events program along with a Dimensions Health & Fitness program. The SHINE® Memory Care and the specialized memory care community have spaces designed to make movement safe and reduce confusion. The facility offers resources for families about the stages of dementia, early signs, prevention, and legal and financial planning, and shares information through outlets like The Disappearing Mind podcast. Support for companionship, health and wellness, and other senior concerns are available, and the atmosphere is made to be both comfortable and resort-like, with features and caregivers focused on promoting happiness and health. The Summit belongs to Discovery Senior Living and maintains a continuum of care so residents can stay even if their needs change.
The Summit
5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Memory care
Bright community, caring staff, pricey
I live here and overall it's been a wonderful, bright, well-run community - beautiful, airy apartments with balconies, lovely dining and engaging activities, attentive caregivers, and many caring staff (Roxanne and Lisa deserve special mention) who made my move smooth and kept residents active and comfortable. That said, it's pricey and I've seen understaffed dining, slow/unresponsive management on maintenance and billing, safety incidents on site, and occasional declines in service - worth touring but weigh the costs and recent complaints.
Pricing
| $8,234+/mo | Semi-private | Assisted Living | ||
| $9,880+/mo | 1 Bedroom | Assisted Living | ||
| $10,704+/mo | Studio | Assisted Living |
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Coordination with health care providers
- Hospice waiver
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Memory care community services
- Dementia waiver
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Specialized memory care programming
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About The Summit
People often ask...
The Summit offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $8,234 per month.
The Summit offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 50 photos of The Summit on Mirador.
Yes, The Summit allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707.
Yes, The Summit offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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