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Summa Care Tempe

Summa Care Tempe is an assisted living community in Tempe, AZ.

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6518 South Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ 85283

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3.2 from 114 reviews
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Overall Review of Summa Care Tempe

common 28 reviews mention this

Customer service is consistently praised

Many reviewers say the customer service representatives are friendly, helpful, and responsive.

A large share of reviewers describe getting quick help from representatives and say they were treated politely. Several mention that the staff walked them through plan details, resolved benefit or billing issues during the call, or took time to understand their situation. Some also highlight low wait time and being able to reach a live person easily.

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Coverage, denials, and billing frustrate

Some reviewers report claim problems, denials, and billing that they felt should have been covered.

Not all reviews are positive: multiple reviewers describe difficulties getting necessary care covered, including delays, denials, or being asked to jump through steps. Others focus on billing surprises or repeated billing that they say was not corrected promptly. A recurring sentiment is that the process became burdensome when it mattered most for their health needs.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Website and cards cause confusion

Some reviewers describe issues with online tools, OTC cards, or benefit information they couldn’t access or use as expected.

Several reviewers bring up trouble using the website to find information or estimates, describing it as difficult to navigate. Others mention OTC-card activation problems or confusion about what the card can be used for. A few say benefit information they saw online or through portals did not match what they were told during follow-up.

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Features

Housing

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 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 (7 miles away) Phoenix Sky Harbor International (7 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

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Tempe, Arizona offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to individuals looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment. With multiple places of worship, pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, theaters, and medical facilities within a few miles radius, residents have easy access to essential resources. The presence of parks like Selleh Park, Desert Breeze Park, and Tempe Beach Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, the availability of public transportation at METRO University Dr/Rural provides seniors with convenient travel options. Overall, this area of Tempe provides a well-rounded community that can meet the needs and interests of those seeking a vibrant yet peaceful senior living experience.

Places of Worship

  • Temple Emanuel (0.6 miles)
  • Kingdom Hall (1.9 miles)
  • Islamic Community Center of Tempe (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Express Scripts (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Fry's Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Tempe (1.2 miles)
  • Arizona Mills 18 w/ IMAX (2.7 miles)
  • Chandler Fashion 20 (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Someburros (1.3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.5 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.8 miles)
  • RigaTony's Authentic Italian (2.2 miles)
  • Venezia's Pizzeria (2.2 miles)
  • Culver's (2.2 miles)
  • Whataburger (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Centre For Contemporary Dental Concepts (2.1 miles)
  • HonorHealth Medical Group - South Tempe - Primary Care (2.1 miles)
  • 20/20 Image Eye Centers (2.2 miles)
  • Momdoc-Women for Women (3.9 miles)
  • Step By Step Pediatrics (3.9 miles)
  • English Dermatology Ahwatukee (4.8 miles)
  • Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Selleh Park (3.2 miles)
  • Desert Breeze Park (3.4 miles)
  • Daumler Park (3.5 miles)
  • Tempe Beach Park (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • METRO University Dr /Rural (4.1 miles)

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