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The Summit Assisted Living
5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707
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The Summit Assisted Living Description
The Summit Assisted Living is a very large 120 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is located in the small town of North Star, Delaware. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of The Summit senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting excellent experiences and others pointing out significant concerns.
- Several reviews criticize the management and staff behavior, mentioning mistreatment of residents, poor management, and issues with staff discipline.
- Contrastingly, many reviews praise the facility, mentioning wonderful staff, great food, and a variety of activities. The memory care unit receives special commendation for its attentive and friendly staff, engaging activities, and overall care quality.
- Some employees express love for their jobs at The Summit, citing a caring and nurturing work environment and the joy of interacting with residents.
- However, there are complaints about the facility's maintenance, including broken heating, leaks, and unclean common areas. Some reviews also mention safety concerns, such as the theft of a catalytic converter on the property.
- There are concerns about the facility going downhill, with increases in prices, understaffing in the dining room leading to poor service, and changes in amenities and staff that negatively impact the resident experience.
- Despite these issues, some reviews remain overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the cleanliness of the facility, the pleasant staff, and the excellent living conditions for older adults.
In summary, while The Summit has received high praise for its staff, food, and resident engagement, there are significant concerns regarding management, staff behavior, facility maintenance, and safety that potential residents and their families should consider.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is North Star which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 7,980 (very small town).
- The average income is $150,788, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 34
- Average Temperature: 57.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 148 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 193 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.77 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 41.0, Moderate Days 19.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Acme
1.2 miles awayChefs’ Haven
2.3 miles awayHarvest Market Natural Foods
2.4 miles awayZingo's
2.5 miles awayNewark Farmers Market
3.4 miles awayTransportation
Churchmans Crossing
4.5 miles awayBus Stations
DART Bus Stop
4.9 miles awayUniversity of Delaware Parking Lot #6 on Christiana Dr.
5.3 miles away4
5.7 miles awayBanks
PNC Bank
0.6 miles awayM&T Bank
1.0 miles awayWSFS Bank
1.3 miles awayWells Fargo
2.3 miles awayTD Bank
2.4 miles awayHospitals
Rockford Center: Gupta Saurabh MD
4.7 miles awayChristiana Hospital
4.7 miles awayVeterans Affairs Medical Center Wilmington
5.2 miles awaySaint Francis Healthcare
7.2 miles awayDelaware Psychiatric Center
7.5 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
1.2 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awayWalgreens Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayCVS
4.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.4 miles awayDentists
Pike Creek Dental
1.0 miles awayHockessin Dental
1.4 miles awayDental Associates of Delaware
1.5 miles awayKirkwood Dental
3.9 miles awayCari Orthodontics
6.3 miles awayParks
Mendenhall Village Park
0.3 miles awayWeather Hill Farm Park
1.0 miles awayWood Creek
1.5 miles awayPaper Mill Park
1.5 miles awayDelcaste Recreation Area
1.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mill Creek Friends Meetinghouse
2.1 miles awayRed Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
2.4 miles awayHockessin Friends Meetinghouse
2.7 miles awaySt. James Episcopal Church
3.4 miles awayWhite Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
3.8 miles awayShopping
Christiana Mall
5.8 miles awayShoppes at Buena Vista
8.4 miles awayIndependence Mall
8.7 miles awayBeaver Brook Plaza
8.8 miles awayConcord Mall
9.7 miles awayCulture
Everyday Artists Studio
2.4 miles awayNewark Arts Alliance
5.2 miles awayChapel Street Players
5.3 miles awayStation Gallery
5.9 miles awayKenneth Flash
6.4 miles awayRestaurants
Tyler's
0.6 miles awayPiree's Piri Piri Grill
0.6 miles awayAnthony's Coal Fired Pizza
1.0 miles awayPurebread Deli
1.0 miles awayValle Italian Steakhouse
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