The Summit
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hockessin, DE
The Summit
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Hockessin, DE
Overview of The Summit
The Summit Retirement, located in Hockesin, DE, is a premier retrement community offering independent living and assisted living, and memory care services, and amenities. Surrounded by beautiful woods, this senior living community offers a safe space for seniors looking to get away from the city. They offer one to two bedroom accomodations featuring private bathrooms with walk-in showers, ample closte space, and kitchenette with a dining area and living room.
For residents in need of assistive services, their assisted living and memory care programs provides residents with assistance with dialy living activities including mobility. Their rich array of amenities on the other hand are accesible to every resident in the community. They offer gourmet meals with tableside service, daily, as well as weekly housekeeping, and concierge services for convenience.
120-bed community Rank #24 / 71Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 71 homes we track in Delaware for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Delaware facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #89 / 99Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 99 homes we track in Delaware for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Delaware facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Delaware that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
IssuanceSeptember 27, 2025
License Number2741
The Summit is administered by Tracey Cavacino.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingChemille Hoggs
Director of Nursing Emailchoggs@thesummitretirement.com
Administrator Emailtcavacino@thesummitretirement.com
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hockessin's city center to The Summit's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.29 miles to nearest hospital (VA Medical Center- Wilmington)
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Info below is compiled from the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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| Brandywine Seaside Point | AL MC NH RC | Rehoboth Beach | 150
Facility
150
DE AVG
101
Rank
#9 / 71 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
DE AVG
43
Rank
#37 / 99 | Studio / Companion Rooms | - | Tawana T. Fick | Cynthia Hildebrand-Cashdollar |
| Brandywine Fenwick Island | AL MC RC | Selbyville | 125
Facility
125
DE AVG
101
Rank
#22 / 71 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
DE AVG
43
Rank
#39 / 99 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | B. Eileen Bennett - Ed | Courtney Smith |
| The Lodge at Historic Lewes | AL IL MC RC | Lewes | 122
Facility
122
DE AVG
101
Rank
#23 / 71 | No |
36
Facility
36
DE AVG
43
Rank
#54 / 99 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private / Private Room | A+ | Dean Reid - Ed | Miesha-Gaye Walters |
| The Summit | AL IL MC RC | Hockessin | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
101
Rank
#24 / 71 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
DE AVG
43
Rank
#89 / 99 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Tracey Cavacino | Chemille Hoggs |
| Foulk Living | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 44
Facility
44
DE AVG
101
Rank
#65 / 71 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
DE AVG
43
Rank
#63 / 99 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Leslie Johnson - Ed | Sharvette Law-Philmon |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Summit
Who is the Director of Nursing at The Summit?
Chemille Hoggs is the Director of Nursing at The Summit.
Is The Summit in a walkable area?
The Summit has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Summit?
According to DE state health department records, The Summit's license number is 2741.
Are pets allowed at The Summit?
Yes, The Summit allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Summit?
Tracey Cavacino is the administrator of The Summit.
How many beds does The Summit have?
The Summit has 120 beds.
Are there photos of The Summit?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Summit in the photo gallery on this page.
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