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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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 9m per day | ▼ 53% State avg: 19m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 54m per day | ▼ 24% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 35m per day | ▲ 12% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 6m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 5m per day | ▼ 62% State avg: 13m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
The Summit is administrated by Tracey Cavacino.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.28
26% worse than Delaware averageDelaware average: 2.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.91
31% better than Delaware averageDelaware average: 2.77
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
17% better than Delaware averageDelaware average: 27.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.4%
29% better than Delaware averageDelaware average: 14.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.4%
209% worse than Delaware averageDelaware average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
30.0%
44% worse than Delaware averageDelaware average: 53.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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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The Summit is located in Hockessin, Delaware.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Delaware.
The information below is reported by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Health Care Quality.
| The Summit |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hockessin (Limestone Road) | 120
Facility
120
DE AVG
102
Rank
#25 / 73 | No |
10
Facility
10
DE AVG
40
Rank
#94 / 111 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Tracey Cavacino | Chemille Hoggs |
| Westminster Village Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Dover (The Hamlet) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
102
Rank
#39 / 73 | No |
35
Facility
35
DE AVG
40
Rank
#62 / 111 | - | - | Wendy Nerad - Ed | Lori Clemmons |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
DE AVG
40
Rank
#52 / 111 | - | - | Felisha Marcus Alderson- Ed | Tylena Kelly |
| Meadowcrest at Middletown |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Middletown | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73 | No |
10
Facility
10
DE AVG
40
Rank
#94 / 111 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Nathan Millman | Christie Hynson |
| Sunrise of Wilmington |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
102
Rank
#45 / 73 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
DE AVG
40
Rank
#80 / 111 | - | A- | Marquiest Ponzo -Interim | Chrystal Johnston - Interim |
The Summit is in the Limestone Road neighborhood of Hockessin.
Chemille Hoggs is the Director of Nursing at The Summit.
The Summit has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to DE state health department records, The Summit's license number is 2741.
According to DE state health department records, The Summit's license expires on December 27, 2025.
Tracey Cavacino is the administrator of The Summit.
The Summit has 120 beds.
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