What sets Summerhill apart from other senior communities? The extensive healthcare and living options at Summerhill which enable residents to live in one location as health care needs change is a key difference. Another very notable difference that you will see right away is the genuine friendliness and professional commitment of the dedicated staff.
This commitment to quality and professional care has been present at Summerhill since the beginning.
Here's a brief overview of our history:
1965 - 1973
Houston Halls was built in 1965 as a 50 bed nursing home.
1973 - 1988
In 1973, Bill & Wanda Davis purchased Houston Halls. The bed capacity was 
increased to 73 beds and the facility was renamed New Perry Nursing Home.
1988 - 1998
In 1989 a major expansion increased the bed capacity to 100 beds. At this time, New Perry Nursing Home became certified as a Medicare provider.
In 1993 an Alzheimer's/Dementia services were offered, providing care for individuals with mid-stage and late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia.
In 1998 New Perry Nursing Home changed its name to Summerhill Senior Community to reflect its coming expansion of services.
1998 - 2003
New Perry Nursing Home's name was changed to Summerhill Senior Community to reflect the expansion of services offered through a restoration/expansion project into a full continuum of care.
The project was completed in two phases:
Phase One: 1999-2002
- Expansion of the existing skilled/intermediate nursing and rehab facility to include 26 additional private and semi-private beds.
- Addition of an Assisted Living Facility for 15 residents.
- Construction of 12 Independent Living Apartments
Phase Two: 2001-2003
- Construction of the Veranda Comprehensive Center for Alzheimer’s Disease including: 24 Assisted Living Residences, 34 Skilled/Intermediate Nursing Facility Beds, and an Adult Day Rehab/Respite Care Program.
