Summit House Retirement Community

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Summit House Retirement Community Summit House Retirement Community

Summit House Retirement Community

600 1st Street NW, Britt, IA 50423

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Independent Living Respite Care

Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Summit House Retirement Community in Britt, IA offers a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors seeking assisted living care. With a range of amenities and care services, residents can enjoy a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.

The community provides Independent Living as well as Respite Care options, allowing individuals to choose the level of support they need. Summit House offers fully-furnished apartments with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, ensuring residents have privacy and convenience.

To enhance the well-being of residents, there is a variety of amenities available. These include a beauty salon for grooming needs, cable or satellite TV for entertainment, a computer center for staying connected, and a fitness room for physical exercise. The gaming room provides opportunities for social engagement and recreation, while the small library allows for quiet relaxation.

Summit House also takes care of housekeeping services, ensuring that residents have a tidy living space. Move-in coordination is provided to help ease the transition process. Outdoor spaces such as gardens offer opportunities to enjoy nature.

When it comes to dining, residents can enjoy restaurant-style meals prepared by professional chefs. Special dietary restrictions are accommodated to meet individual needs.

In terms of care services, Summit House has 24-hour call systems and supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of residents at all times. Assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and transfers is readily available. The community's staff also helps with medication management and meal preparation according to specific dietary requirements.

To promote mental wellness, Summit House offers a mental wellness program that focuses on supporting emotional well-being. Transportation arrangements—both non-medical and specifically for doctor appointments—are provided by the community.

Residents can enjoy various activities that cater to their interests and hobbies. Concierge services offer personalized assistance while fitness programs keep them physically active. Planned day trips provide opportunities for exploration outside the community while resident-run activities encourage socialization among peers. Scheduled daily activities ensure there are always engaging events taking place.

With physicians, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals located nearby, residents have easy access to essential services and amenities. Overall, Summit House Retirement Community provides a warm and caring environment for seniors who seek active and supported living.

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Hancock County Memorial Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Britt Medical Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Garner Family Practice (9.9 miles)
  • Belmond Health Care Center (19.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Kenton Moss, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Wesley Medical Clinic (9.2 miles)
  • Garner Medical Clinic (9.9 miles)
  • Hancock County Health System (10 miles)
  • Kanawha Medical Clinic (11.3 miles)
  • Molly Eichenberger, APRN (15.1 miles)
  • Mercy Family Clinic (15.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Universal Church of Autodivinism (0.3 miles)
  • Church of the Nazarene (0.3 miles)
  • United Methodist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Bethel Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
  • Edge & Frog Youth Groups (0.4 miles)
  • Christian Reformed (0.5 miles)
  • Evangelical Free Church (0.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Copa Cobana (0.3 miles)
  • Mary Jo's Hobo House and Catering (0.4 miles)
  • La Guadalupana (0.4 miles)
  • Johnny's (9.2 miles)
  • Riverview Restaurant (9.8 miles)
  • Hardee's (10.1 miles)
  • Ay Jalisco (10.4 miles)

Parks

  • Crystal Lake Park (8.9 miles)
  • Garner Central Park (10.4 miles)
  • Thorpe Park (11.4 miles)
  • Winnebago County Conservation (11.7 miles)
  • Heritage Park (13.4 miles)
  • Merrick Park (13.9 miles)
  • Heritage Park (14.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Tammys Pharmacy (9.8 miles)
  • Miller Pharmacy (15.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Java 18 (10.2 miles)
  • Cabin Coffee of Forest City (14.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Avery Theatre (10.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Forest City Taxi Service (13.5 miles)
  • U-Haul (19.8 miles)

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