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Sierra Winds
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Peoria, AZ
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Sierra Winds

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Care · Peoria, AZ
17300 N 88Th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sierra Winds

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Sierra Winds is one of Peoria’s most trusted independent living communities with nursing home facilities. With an emphasis on its skilled nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation services, the professional care staff is dedicated to delivering excellent and comprehensive accommodations for seniors in a nurturing environment. The nursing home maintains a high-quality standard of service provided with compassion for a more personal approach to residential care. Sierra Winds ensures that your needs are met and that your recovery is their priority.

The upscale continuing care retirement community provides a list of services that include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs, therapy services (speech, occupational, physical), post-acute stays, and medication management.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #195 / 487Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #14 / 529Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 529 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
41 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #274 / 740Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 740 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A- Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberNCI-418
CMS Certification Number35231
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sierra Winds is legally operated by Sierra Winds, and administered by Emily Dawson.

OwnerArizona Retirement Center

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (209% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
• Total complaints (167% above)
• Complaints per year (165% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3411 This facility has 209% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (34 vs. AZ avg 11).↑ 209% worse Rank #456 / 486 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 456th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.92.55 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1.9 vs. AZ avg 2.55).↓ 25% better Rank #256 / 486 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 256th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 185 This facility has had 260% more total inspections than the Arizona average (18 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 260% more

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 166 This facility has 167% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (16 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 167% worse Rank #474 / 489 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th out of 489 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 489 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 5.32 This facility has 165% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (5.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↑ 165% worse
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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Peoria's city center to Sierra Winds's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.86 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Freedom Plaza Arizona
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Peoria
111
Facility 111
AZ AVG 49
Rank #91 / 487
Yes
28
Facility 28
AZ AVG 38
Rank #468 / 740
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
AZ AVG 12
Rank #3 / 529
A+Ian G Lewis19
13
Facility 13
AZ AVG 6
Rank #464 / 489
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 9
Rank #224 / 486
0.3
Facility 0.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #96 / 486
Desert Winds Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Peoria (Desert Winds Mod)
88
Facility 88
AZ AVG 49
Rank #128 / 487
Yes
51
Facility 51
AZ AVG 38
Rank #226 / 740
-
26
Facility 26
AZ AVG 12
Rank #56 / 529
-Nora Dartoe9
6
Facility 6
AZ AVG 6
Rank #400 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486
Sierra Winds
AL
IL
NH
Peoria
30
Facility 30
AZ AVG 49
Rank #195 / 487
Yes
47
Facility 47
AZ AVG 38
Rank #274 / 740
-
41
Facility 41
AZ AVG 12
Rank #14 / 529
A-Emily Dawson18
16
Facility 16
AZ AVG 6
Rank #474 / 489
34
Facility 34
AZ AVG 9
Rank #456 / 486
1.9
Facility 1.9
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #256 / 486
Fletcher Farms Assisted Living
AL
MC
Peoria (Riverstone Estates)
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 49
Rank #203 / 487
No
33
Facility 33
AZ AVG 38
Rank #417 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
15
Facility 15
AZ AVG 12
Rank #147 / 529
-Mariafe S Castro3
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
10
Facility 10
AZ AVG 9
Rank #310 / 486
3.3
Facility 3.3
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #368 / 486
Creative Care Assisted Living
AL
Grande Peoria (Sunrise)
5
Facility 5
AZ AVG 49
Rank #413 / 487
No
22
Facility 22
AZ AVG 38
Rank #528 / 740
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
AZ AVG 12
Rank #187 / 529
A+Simona Duican2
1
Facility 1
AZ AVG 6
Rank #182 / 489
0
Facility 0
AZ AVG 9
Rank #1 / 486
0.0
Facility 0.0
AZ AVG 1.8
Rank #1 / 486

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Sierra Winds is located in Peoria, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Winds

Who is the owner of Sierra Winds?

Sierra Winds is legally operated by Arizona Retirement Center, and administered by Emily Dawson.

Is Sierra Winds in a walkable area?

Sierra Winds has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sierra Winds?

According to AZ state health department records, Sierra Winds's license number is NCI-418.

When does Sierra Winds's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Sierra Winds's license expires on October 31, 2026.

How long has Sierra Winds been in business?

Sierra Winds has been operating for approximately 41 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Winds?

Yes, Sierra Winds allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sierra Winds?

Emily Dawson is the administrator of Sierra Winds.

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