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The Summit

5850 Limestone Rd, Hockessin, DE

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

3.317 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About The Summit

Situated in Hockessin, Delaware, The Summit offers a continuum of care for residents at any stage of life. Whether you’re seeking a comfortable place to call home among friendly, like-minded peers, you need assistance with activities of daily living, or you or a loved one are searching for a specially designed memory care community, The Summit has you covered. Staff is on hand 24/7, and the range of amenities,…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,060/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,915/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$10,185/month

Care fees not included

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$8,050/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$5,795/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,690/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,345/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 7, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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1 Bedroom$5,690 observed · tracking future changes
$5,690Aug 7, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

3.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

I would like to tell you that I would highly recommend The Summit to anyone looking for a very nice place for a family member to live especially if they are looking for memory care! The staff is very friendly and the place is always very clean and doesn't have that odor that a lot of the other places have.

Alex HJune 25, 2026

★★★★

Positive

The Curb Appeal was very good. The Greeting Area was Spectacular. [name removed] our gracious host for the day was great and did a good job of showing all the site has to offer. The 2 Bedroom that was available to be seen was very accommodating. We were a little confused about the meals and what was included. We would like to have seen a menu. Also would have been nice to have a Calendar of the monthly activities. Definitely a place to put on for a review. We did get the pricing and will have to compare to the othe

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Mary FJune 19, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Disappointed

I can tell you that the facility is lovely, the food is pretty good, the people are pleasant. But I would not recommend it to anyone. In the 3 weeks Mom was there, they never got her medicine right. They forgot it, gave her wrong pills etc. They also forgot her showers unless I reminded them or gave her a shower myself. And they would forget to change her bed unless they were reminded many times. They were supposed to pop in several times a day to check on her...only one aide did that. They were supposed to pop in

AnonymousJune 11, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

What a wonderful place to have a loved one in. The Summit is beautiful and well maintained by the staff. If anyone wants a recommendation then this is the place. The ice cream bar they have is such a throwback with the furniture it really takes back the older generations to a different time. The rooms are spacious and flooring that is pretty much hazard free since it’s luxury Planck vinyl. There’s always a nurse on hand and In the evening there is security for people coming and going into the building. So many amen

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Alex HApril 21, 2026

★★★★

Critical

The Summit Hits More Low Points Than High

I believe the assisted living area is nice and had my mom ended up there instead of in memory care I may have scored these things differently. The memory care unit was not a good place and I don't believe my mom received quality care. Her health declined very rapidly as a result and I regret moving her to the summit. By the time I found a different place to move her, it was too late as she was too frail to move. I would not recommend the summit for anyone who feels their loved one may end up having to move from as

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
2.0 / 5
Activities
3.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
AnonymousJanuary 27, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Summit

So far the staff and residents have been very supportive and friendly. The food is very good. Plenty of choices for most tastes. Healthy foods are available, but there's no lack of lovely looking rich desserts. It's expensive, but the benefits of living at the Summit include some unexpected perks. The maintenance and security seem like strong points. There are lots of activities. While I am still unpacking and settling in, I haven't had time to participate in much, but I expect to be doing more soon. The main thin

JSNovember 14, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 7, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Dances
  • Bible Study Group
  • Cooking Classes
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Walking Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Montessori Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Current Events Club
  • Men's Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour

Outdoor spaces

  • Main Street Shops
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 7, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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