Quick answers
- Is The Summit licensed?
- The Summit appears on the official license list of the Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 2741, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Summit have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 120. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Summit?
- 5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, Delaware.
- What is the phone number of The Summit?
- (302) 235-8734, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Wilmington VA Medical Center, Wilmington (about 5.3 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state license record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookdale Hockessin0.0 mi · Hockessin, DE · capacity 66
- Harmony at Hockessin0.0 mi · Hockessin, DE · capacity 120
- OakBridge Terrace at Cokesbury Village, Acts Senior Living0.0 mi · Hockessin, DE · capacity 49
- OakBridge Terrace at Country House, Acts Senior Living3.8 mi · Wilmington, DE · capacity 40
- Stonegates Assisted Living3.8 mi · Greenville, DE · capacity 18
- The Lorelton5.5 mi · Wilmington, DE · capacity 99
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Wilmington VA Medical Center5.3 mi · Wilmington, DE
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware6.2 mi · Wilmington, DE
- Rockford Center6.4 mi · Newark, DE
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 2741 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 120 |
| Address | 5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 |
| State | Delaware |
| Phone | (302) 235‑8734 |
| Licensing agency | Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Delaware — Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Health Care Quality (DHCQ), retrieved October 31, 2026
- State record for this license — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances