The Summit

In 2023 we began having a conversation with our Dad about what it would look like to leave Connecticut in order to live closer to family. I live just outside Denver and my sister resides in Newark, Delaware. While the mountains of Colorado were enticing, staying on the east coast with a larger majority of his family nearby won out. So in July 2024 we helped Dad pack his life in Connecticut and moved him into The Summit in Hockessin, DE. Choosing the Summit was a process for sure. Our family is known for doing it's research and asking an excessive amount of questions. When it came to making a final choice though, The Summit was hands down the winner! And we have never looked back. The location and accessibility to local retail is great. From the exterior the property is beautiful. Once inside the building you feel more like you're in a high end hotel than an independent living facility. The amenities are incredible! Dad's favorites being the movie theater, the game room and the pub. Dad's one-bedroom apartment is spacious and light filled, with a balcony overlooking the retaining pond. But the BEST part about The Summit are the people! ALL of the people! Those that work for the Summit - in the background and in the forefront, are friendly and provide a level of service that makes you feel like they truly care about you. And the residents are engaging, humorous, supportive and filled with love! Dad's an introvert - but he made so many new friends and got involved in numerous activities, some of which we expected (cards + games) and some of which shocked us (performing in the annual skit). Dad quickly fell in love with his new life in Hockessin at The Summit! Honestly I don't have a single negative thing to say about our entire experience with The Summit. My only regret....is that we didn't get Dad to relocate a few years earlier! The Summit staff and residents have truly become an extension of our family and we're forever grateful!

My wife and I have lived well in The Summit in Hockessin for three months. Our move from our 58 year old home was made quickly. We do not regret the move. The Summit is our new home. The staff is more than competent and the residents are friendly. We have established new friendships - and re-established a few old friendships. Our apartment is comfortable, “homey” and clean. The food is delicious. Families are welcome to visit and eat with their loved ones. Meaningful activities are plentiful. The tribute to Veterans on November 11 was over the top. I am participating in a very worthwhile in -house physical therapy program among other activities. My wife is participating in an exercise program. We are productively active.

I’m very satisfied with the facilities and the management and the employees. Overall, the dining room servers are fantastic. They do a great job. The facilities are excellent and well Maintained. They offer outside activities, which you can join in or not some are free and some are optional pay I used to attend almost all of the outside activities the various theaters and plays but now that I’m in a handicap mode I do very little outside activities anymore.