Sun Wood Senior
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Sun Wood Senior, a distinct community in Peoria, AZ, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community’s convenient apartment features ensure residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. N
Residents will not feel lonely with plenty of recreational opportunities, with the community’s proximity to entertainment and shopping amenities. Tasty restaurants nearby also provide plenty of dining options to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including a business center, a clubhouse, a spa, a heated swimming pool, and a library, creating the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.
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2.9 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Desert Winds Assisted Living | IL AL MC | Peoria (Desert Winds Mod) | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
107
Rank
#70 / 108 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#67 / 214 | - | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
16
Rank
#24 / 114 | - | Nora Dartoe | 9 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#1 / 108 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 106 |
| Garden Ridge Senior Living | IL AL MC | Peoria | 259
Facility
259
AZ AVG
107
Rank
#2 / 108 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#45 / 214 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
16
Rank
#80 / 114 | - | Holly Vandermate | 11 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#58 / 108 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#34 / 106 |
| The Montecito Senior Living | IL AL MC | Peoria | 141
Facility
141
AZ AVG
107
Rank
#30 / 108 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#100 / 214 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
16
Rank
#89 / 114 | A+ | Heath D Van Gysel | 10 | 15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#76 / 108 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#60 / 106 |
| The Forum at Desert Harbor | IL AL | Peoria (Desert Harbor) | 50
Facility
50
AZ AVG
107
Rank
#85 / 108 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#163 / 214 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 37
Facility
37
AZ AVG
16
Rank
#13 / 114 | - | Auxiliadora C Morales | 4 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
10
Rank
#44 / 108 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
AZ AVG
2.0
Rank
#60 / 106 |
| Sun Wood Senior | IL | Peoria | - | No |
15
Facility
15
AZ AVG
39
Rank
#171 / 214 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AZ independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Arizona
Sun Wood Senior is in Peoria, Arizona. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AZ WAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
Eligibility
- General
- Arizona households qualifying for the state-administered Weatherization Assistance Program.
- AZ specifics
- The Arizona Department of Housing administers the program through weatherization providers.
What it provides
- Home energy-efficiency improvements through the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services
AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS
- Who it is for
- Adults 60+, or adults 18–60 with disabilities, who need help to remain at home
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 60+ or adults age 18–60 with disabilities who have functional limitations and need help remaining at home.
- AZ specifics
- Area Agencies on Aging assess needs and arrange available home and community services.
What it provides
- Assessed home support; meals; personal care; respite; adult day services and transportation where available; no fixed hour or trip allowance.
Arizona Long Term Care System
ALTCS
- Who it is for
- Arizonans who meet ALTCS medical and Medicaid financial rules, mainly older adults and people with disabilities
- Income limit
- 2026 · For 2026, an individual applicant generally may have gross income up to $2,982/month; trust and spousal rules can affect eligibility.
- Asset limit
- $2,000 countable resources for an individual applicant; exclusions and community-spouse protections apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Arizona residents who meet ALTCS medical eligibility and applicable Medicaid requirements; older adults and people with qualifying disabilities may be served.
- AZ specifics
- An ALTCS medical assessment determines need for institutional level of care; eligibility alone does not prescribe a number of service hours.
What it provides
- Authorized long-term care through the ALTCS plan including home/community or institutional services according to assessed need.




