Summit at Mill Hill, located in Guilderland, New York, is a residential community designed for adults aged 55 and older. The facility emphasizes independent living and provides a maintenance-free lifestyle with updated amenities, including a swimming pool, enhanced fitness facilities, and expanded social and communal spaces. Residents have access to wellness programs, regular housekeeping, and a variety of social and recreational activities intended to support an active and engaged lifestyle. While Summit at Mill Hill offers support services and amenities that foster resident well-being and community involvement, it does not provide traditional assisted living or nursing care services.
Summit at Mill Hill supports residents in areas that may include incontinence care, diabetes care, medication management, and self-care tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The facility provides scheduled access to health and wellness services such as a massage therapist and a barber/beauty salon, contributing to both physical and personal care needs. Staff offer medication reminders and basic assistance to those who require support with daily routines, but the medical care level is aligned with that of an independent living community rather than a licensed assisted living facility. English-language communication is available, and residents can join various clubs, committees, and organized social groups that facilitate a sense of belonging and engagement.
A robust calendar of fitness and wellness programs is available, including evidence-based offerings like yoga and chair yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, and other group exercise classes. Community events, games, music nights, and potlucks foster socialization, while the on-site swimming pool and exercise spaces provide additional opportunities for maintaining an active lifestyle.
Transportation is offered on a complimentary basis to both medical and non-medical destinations. This service enables residents to attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in community activities and outings without concern for arranging personal transportation.
Summary feedback from residents and their families indicates that Summit at Mill Hill is regarded as clean, modern, and well-maintained, with staff who are reliable, approachable, and attentive to individual needs. Residents value the availability of both scheduled and responsive assistance, noting that staff often check in on individuals and provide help beyond scheduled duties when needed. The variety of amenities and activities is highlighted, and while dining options receive mixed reviews, special event catering and continental breakfasts are well received. The overall impression from reviews is that residents benefit from a friendly, welcoming community with a wide array of services, though the cost is noted to be higher than average for similar communities.
In summary, Summit at Mill Hill offers adults 55 and over an independent living environment with a full spectrum of amenities, fitness and wellness programs, social events, and basic personal care support, but does not provide assisted living or skilled nursing services. The community focuses on supporting an active independent lifestyle in a modern, well-maintained setting.
Costs at this community start at $2,150 and range up to $2,700. The average price in the community is $2,425, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,213. The cost of senior living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
