5924 West Hedgehog Place, Phoenix, AZ 85083
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Summer Breeze II Costs & Pricing
Summer Breeze II offers competitive pricing for its semi-private and private rooms when compared to the broader market in Maricopa County and across Arizona. At $2,500 per month for a semi-private room, Summer Breeze II stands at a more accessible price point than the county average of $2,801 and the state average of $2,820. Similarly, their private rooms are priced at $3,500, which is notably lower than both Maricopa County's average of $3,318 and Arizona's average of $3,345. This positioning not only reflects Summer Breeze II's commitment to affordability but also highlights its value within the local senior living landscape.
| Floor plans | Summer Breeze II | Maricopa County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private | $2,500 | $2,801 | $2,820 |
| Private | $3,500 | $3,318 | $3,345 |
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Overall Review of Summer Breeze II
Pros
Summer Breeze is an assisted living home in a nice area of North Phoenix, beautifully furnished and well cared for.- Lucy provides patient and loving care to residents.
- The residents at Summer Breeze are faithfully cared for.
- Lucy shares updates with families and helps them talk with their loved ones on the phone.
- Summer Breeze is a beautifully decorated home with a lovely living room, family room, dining room, back yard, and individual bedrooms.
- Lucy is passionate about caring for her guests and delivers excellent care.
Cons
There is no such business here.- The mother is now 95 and very frail, and she remembers very little of her life.
- The mother can be quite stubborn.
- It breaks the family’s heart to see the mother lose herself and become weaker.
Review
Summer Breeze II in North Phoenix is best suited for families seeking an intimate, caregiver-led setting for an elder who needs steady daily support and may have early to moderate dementia. The home-like space is beautifully furnished and well maintained, offering familiar rooms, the living room, dining area, back yard, that help residents stay connected to a sense of normalcy. The standout is Lucy, a long-time caregiver whose patient, affectionate approach has anchored the operation since 2012. The combination of a small, homelike footprint and consistent, personalized attention makes it a compelling option for residents who thrive on routine, close relationships with their caregiver team, and visible, ongoing family communication.
Those evaluating options should note that this model may not fit every situation. For families prioritizing robust, round-the-clock clinical oversight, a larger assisted living or a dedicated memory-care campus with on-site physicians and nurses might be a better match. The community’s small size naturally limits formal medical resources and structured medical programming. A cautious reader should also acknowledge a lone low rating in the reviews; it signals that expectations can diverge, and current families should verify that the level of care, staffing, and transparency align with specific needs.
Where the strengths lie, they run deep. The home’s decor and layout create a welcoming, non-institutional atmosphere that reduces the anxiety many elders feel about moving into care. Lucy’s care is described as excellent, with a partner-like relationship with families: regular updates, readiness to facilitate calls, and a clear commitment to honoring the resident’s dignity. For residents with dementia or significant frailty, this translates into more consistent daily rituals, meals, naps, activities, and gentle reminders, that preserve identity and comfort. In short, the pros center on emotional safety, continuity of care, and meaningful family engagement, which together can offset the absence of a large clinical staff.
The reviews highlight dementia care as a particular strength. An 83-year-old with dementia found a home that emphasizes patience, careful attention, and a nurturing environment. Lucy’s passion for caring for guests appears to translate into a sense of stability for residents who may push boundaries or become stubborn, because the approach remains steady and compassionate. While the setting cannot substitute for all medical services, the personal attention reduces hospital-like stress and helps residents stay oriented and at ease. That combination of warmth and predictable routines is a meaningful offset to the inherent limitations of a small operation.
Practical decision-making should center on a few checks during due diligence. Prospective families should request a current care plan, ask about the caregiver-to-resident ratio, and observe how staff handle crises or changes in health. Visit the home to assess safety features, meal quality, and activity options, and speak with current family members about communication practices. Given the intimate scale, verify how medical emergencies, medication management, and rehab services are managed, whether through nearby partners or external vendors, and confirm that the model will sustain a resident who may require escalating support over time.
Overall, Summer Breeze II is a compelling choice for families prioritizing a warm, person-centered, dementia-capable environment in a small, well-kept home. It excels where trust, stability, and daily, human connection matter most, making it especially suitable for residents who respond to close caregiver relationships and familiar surroundings. It may not be the best fit for those needing intensive clinical oversight, rapid escalation of medical services, or broad-scale programming. For families ready to visit, observe, and ask hard questions, Summer Breeze II offers a powerful option that can deliver peace of mind through consistent, compassionate care and real, long-term continuity for a loved one.
10 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Cats allowed
Activities off-site
Bath tubs
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (23 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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