FAQs
About Summit Hills
What distinguishes Summit Hills from other retirement communities in the area?
Just a jump from shopping and fun in the heart of Spartanburg, we are a welcome and attractive site for seniors looking to enjoy their independence. Our tranquil setting complements the advantages of our locale because it offers the best of both worlds – peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to find great entertainment when you want it.
Summit Hills’ commitment to wellness and combining it with everyday life is another reason we stand out. We’ve committed the resources, research and staff to lead our area and our industry in total wellness. With our research partner, Wake Forest University and the J. Paul Sticht Center, we are finding better ways for people to live healthy and higher quality lives and we put our knowledge to use – creating programs and opportunities where our Members get to infuse their lives with activities and fun while improving their mental and physical health.
Summit Hills knows how important it is for people to leave a lasting legacy. We help our Members do that through our Life Story Film Series, where any Member gets to sit down with our film professionals and actually film…record…share their Life Story. They get the benefit of knowing that their voice and life will be recorded so that their families can share in it and families get the joy of hearing wonderful stories…sometimes unknown treasures about fathers, grandmothers and the like. Produced on high-definition film, these DVDs and films make wonderful keepsakes chronicling the lives and experiences that shape families (and history).
Our community’s goal is to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives independently in their own home. While we have excellent healthcare options on site if our Members should ever need them, our real purpose is to help our Members stay independent for as long as possible. With our amenity offerings, our excellent menu selections, a packed social calendar plus the award-winning wellness program – we are quite good at accomplishing our goal.
What’s the lifestyle like in a Retirement Community?
A retirement community is a community designed to give people a supportive network while they transition through their senior years. Many contain all levels of retirement and long term care: independent living, assisted living, typically Alzheimer’s care and skilled nursing. The difference at Summit Hills is…we want people to live independently for the rest of their lives and never have to experience healthcare. To do so, we incorporate an exciting wellness program, provide exceptional food (with healthy options) and actively encourage our Members to take advantage of all our amenities, which allow them to live life to the fullest. Like most retirement communities, we offer healthcare services as well – both assisted living and Alzheimer’s care. Our community is staffed with caregivers and team members who live by the golden rule: “Treat others as you wish to be treated.” Independent cottages – independent villas – assisted living - skilled nursing – Alzheimer’s care – with rehabilitation/therapy opportunities can all be found in our retirement community.
[ back to top ]
Who owns Summit Hills?
Summit Hills is owned and managed by Senior Living Communities, an industry leader for more than 23 years. Headquartered in Charlotte, the company serves 11 retirement communities throughout the Southeast and one in the Midwest.
[ back to top ]
What types of residences are offered at Summit Hills?
Villa apartments and cottage homes in Independent Living: You can choose from charming two- and three-bedroom cottage homes or spacious one- and two-bedroom villa apartments. One bedroom apartments and suites are available in assisted living and Alzheimer’s care.
[ back to top ]
What on-site activities are available?
Summit Hills was designed to enhance the social life and overall lives of its Members. That said, if you can think it, you can just about do it here. Members participate in daily recreational and educational activities, social events, dancing, exercise classes, wine tastings, theatre shows and more.
We house our Men’s Lounge where Members (yes, the ladies, too) enjoy everything from poker, billiards, to a quick game of hearts.
Our Wellness Center contains classroom space for aerobics and our Tai Chi classes, a cardio & strength center and a heated indoor pool for exercise, therapy and classes.
We’ve got a multi-media room where every seat is a good seat. People enjoy everything from movies, to video games, to educational seminars in there!
Our beauty salon offers an affordable and convenient place for haircuts, color and nails.
Plus, our private dining room is the perfect place for family gatherings, a meeting of the book club or gathering the neighbors for a quick game of cards.
Or if you prefer a quieter activity, we also have a nice reading room and library just off the main parlor.
Don’t forget, just outside Summit Hills, you can also enjoy golf, tennis, museums, art, shopping and sightseeing. Plus the theatre scene – plays, musicals and shows abound all around.
[ back to top ]
What is available in the Wellness Program?
The Wellness Center contains a heated indoor pool, classroom space for aerobics and classes, cardiovascular and strength training equipment and locker rooms. Members are welcome to use the Wellness Center on their own or they can join any number of classes being offered throughout the day and week. There are classes for all ability and experience levels including yoga, tai chi, chair exercise, endurance training and balance enhancement. Our Wellness Coordinator is also available to assist Members with individual exercises and routines as well.
[ back to top ]
Is healthcare provided on site?
As noted above, healthcare and wellness programs are provided by a highly skilled staff within the Summit Hills community. The Wellness Program is included in your monthly service fee.
Members who require special assistance have priority access to The Retreat at Summit Hills, which features assisted living, skilled nursing and Alzheimer’s care.
[ back to top ]