Summer Star Care Home in Peoria, AZ

Summer Star Care Home is an assisted living community in Peoria, AZ.

Information last verified:

9208 West Cortez Street, Peoria, AZ 85345

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Summer Star Care Home

Pros

  • pro They provided excellent care and everything was great.
  • pro The home is very caring, compassionate, and family-owned.
  • pro They cared for loved ones as if they were family and welcomed families with warmth and understanding.
  • pro Sweet Home offers a welcoming experience for loved ones and their families.
  • pro The group home is family-owned, professional, loving, and very clean.

Cons

  • pro No one will answer his calls or speak with him regarding the refund.
  • pro This is not the way families should be treated.

Review

Summer Star Care Home in Peoria is best suited for families seeking a small, home-like setting where a family-owned operation treats residents as if they were part of the family. It fits seniors who don’t require high-acuity medical care but do benefit from steady, hands-on daily support, familiar faces, and a warm, personal approach. The standout here is relational care: staff who remember names, routines, and preferences, paired with a clean, welcoming atmosphere that makes visits feel comfortable rather than clinical.

The care experience in this community is consistently described as deeply personal and compassionate. People note that staff treat residents with genuine kindness, welcoming families with warmth during visits. The home is repeatedly characterized as clean, professional, and loving, with care staff who come across as devoted to their residents. The verdict from multiple families is that their loved ones were cared for with a level of attentiveness and gentleness that can feel rare outside of a close-knit, family-owned setting. When the tone is praise, it centers on being treated like a member of the family rather than a number.

These strong caregiving attributes can offset many everyday concerns for families who prioritize relationship-driven care. The intimate environment, consistent staffing, and emphasis on courtesy and respect create daily life that feels safe and dignified for residents. In practical terms, the advantages show up as fewer missed routines, more predictable interactions, and a sense that staff genuinely knows the resident’s preferences, which reduces stress during routine care and visits. For families seeking reassurance that a loved one will be treated with warmth and familiar, respectful attention, these are decisive positives.

Yet one clear fault line runs through the experience: administrative and financial responsiveness. A negative report describes a refund dispute after a relative’s passing, with calls going unanswered and important questions left unresolved. That kind of back-office friction can undermine the otherwise strong care story, conveying an impression that the human side of the operation may outpace, or at least outpace, the administrative side. In practical terms, this is not a minor wrinkle, it's a real risk that can complicate the end-of-life and post-care process, creating anxiety at a moment when families are already processing loss.

Because of that contrast, some families should consider alternatives. If prompt, transparent billing practices and reliable, proactive communication with families are nonnegotiable, it may be worth evaluating other small homes or larger communities that emphasize formal policies, written refund procedures, and a clear escalation path for complaints. Those who require more structured medical oversight or specialized memory-care programming might also find a larger setting preferable, where a formal administrative framework supports accountability and consistent follow-up.

Bottom line: Summer Star Care Home delivers genuine, high-quality daily care in a warm, clean, family-owned setting that many families will find deeply reassuring. The largest caveat is administrative responsiveness, especially around financial matters, which can erode trust if not addressed promptly. For families who can tolerate, or actively value, the intimate, person-centered environment and are prepared to navigate potential billing conversations with the same care team, this community is a strong, favorable choice. For anyone prioritizing airtight administrative processes and guaranteed rapid issue resolution, it’s prudent to shop for alternatives and compare written policies before committing.

Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International (18 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (18 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Summer Star Care Home in Peoria, AZ is a board and care home that provides exceptional care and comfort for seniors in need. Our fully furnished facility offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making residents feel right at home. We understand the importance of maintaining independence while providing assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers.

At Summer Star Care Home, we prioritize the health and well-being of our residents. Our experienced staff coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their specific needs. We also offer medication management services to promote proper dosage and timing.

Our dining room serves delicious meals that cater to special dietary restrictions including diabetes diets. Residents can enjoy their meals in a social setting or choose to dine in the comfort of their own space.

To keep our residents engaged and entertained, we provide scheduled daily activities designed to stimulate both the mind and body. Additionally, our outdoor space allows residents to enjoy fresh air and beautiful surroundings.

Convenience is key at Summer Star Care Home. We offer move-in coordination services to assist new residents seamlessly transition into their new home. For those in need of transportation for medical appointments, we arrange reliable transport services.

In the surrounding area, there are plenty of amenities nearby for residents and their families to explore. With numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, and theaters within close proximity, there is always something to do or visit.

At Summer Star Care Home in Peoria, AZ, we strive to provide a comfortable living environment where seniors can receive the care they deserve while enjoying an active lifestyle surrounded by convenient amenities.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Rio Vista Community Park (1.4 miles)
  • Pioneer Community Park Off-Leash Dog Park (2.2 miles)
  • Pioneer Community Park (2.3 miles)
  • Grand Canal Linear Park (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Haymaker Thunderbird (1.5 miles)
  • Tacos Calafia (1.8 miles)
  • Culver's (1.9 miles)
  • Angry Crab Peoria (2 miles)
  • The Sicilian Butcher Peoria (2.6 miles)
  • Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers (2.7 miles)
  • Desert Diamond Casino West Valley (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Academic Urology & Urogynecology Of Arizona (1.7 miles)
  • Multi-Specialty Physicians (1.7 miles)
  • North Valley Dermatology & Original Skin (1.8 miles)
  • The CORE Institute - Sun City (1.9 miles)
  • Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, PC (1.9 miles)
  • Associated Retina Consultants (2.3 miles)
  • Aspire Pedi. Therapy (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2 miles)
  • The Church At Arrowhead (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Park West 14 (2.6 miles)
  • Arrowhead Fountains 18 (3 miles)
  • AMC Westgate 20 (3.8 miles)
  • AMC Arrowhead 14 (4 miles)
  • AMC Surprise Pointe 14 (5.8 miles)

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