Summer Hill Apartments sits about 2.7 miles outside Oakland, New Jersey, on 10 acres of gently sloping woods, and the quiet grounds and landscaped areas make it feel peaceful, with lots of greenery and outdoor space to enjoy. The community serves adults who are 55 and older, in 140 one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments, where each apartment has a nice kitchen, full baths with handrails, large picture windows, walk-in closets, dining areas, and living rooms ready for cable TV, and the heat and air conditioning can be controlled by each resident, which is handy for comfort. Apartments also have safety features like emergency pull cords in bedrooms and bathrooms, and the buildings have handicap access, which helps a lot if there's any trouble walking or getting around. Some of the utilities, like gas, heat, and hot water, are included, which is helpful when it comes to budgeting.
The staff at Summer Hill provide many kinds of care, such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, nursing home services, and home care, so residents can stay even if their needs change over time. The memory care area has secure environments to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, with 24-hour support and special programs that aim to help with memory, plus activities that keep the mind busy. Assisted living services and trained aides are available to help with daily needs, like bathing or dressing, medication management, cleaning, and personal care, and they make sure everyone gets their meals, thanks to chefs and meal planners who prepare nutritious food.
There are activities and social opportunities for those who want to stay active, with a community room for events, a library, meeting spaces, a piano for music, a beauty salon, and a café, so folks can visit and enjoy their time together, and there's also a private dining room for special gatherings. Laundry facilities are located throughout the property, and snow removal is taken care of in the winter. Those who want to get out have access to off-street parking and can use transportation services to shopping centers during the week, which means running errands or visiting town is easier. Respite care is offered too, giving caregivers a short break when they need it while professionals look after the resident for a little while.
The Summer Hill community keeps its apartments affordable, with secure and modern living features, a Christian health community background, and a reputation for helping seniors keep as much independence as possible, thanks to a service coordination program and friendly aides for companionship and non-medical support. The calendar's always filled with events and activities for residents who like to stay busy. All of this comes together in a setting known to be safe and supportive, scoring 7.2 out of 10 from reviews that are figured into a web-based scoring system, so it shows people recognize the community does its job, and people looking for a retirement setting with both privacy and support might find what they want at Summer Hill Apartments.
