Occupancy rate
67%
In line with Arizona averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Sierra Winds
Nursing Home in Peoria
Sierra Winds
Nursing Home in Peoria
Overview of Sierra Winds
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.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
30
Avg. Length of Stay
60 days
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
74% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.6M
Operating loss
-$4.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$15.6M
Operating loss
-$4.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.2M
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
In line with Arizona averageOccupied beds
20 / 30
Average residents
84 per day
Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
License NumberNCI-418
CMS Certification Number35231
QualificationHealth Care
Sierra Winds is legally operated by Sierra Winds, and administrated by Emily Dawson.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Alyson Harding, Administrator
Types of Care at Sierra Winds
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
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.
17 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
16 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
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16 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
Date
April 2, 2025
Complaint
Results
No deficiencies
24 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Sierra Winds
The most recent inspections on April 3, 2025, included multiple complaint surveys and investigations with no deficiencies cited. Earlier reports showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly related to care plans, accident and fall prevention, premises safety, and abuse reporting and prevention. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Prior inspections noted issues with medication administration, emergency preparedness, and documentation as well. The facility’s recent clean inspections suggest improvement compared to earlier findings.
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| Sierra Winds | - |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Peoria | 70 | 66.7% | -8% | - | - | - | - | +8% | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | A- | 47 | Brown, Shannon | $13.4M | $5.6M | 41.6% | 35231 |
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5.3 miles from city center
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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
64
Employees
41
Contractors
23
Staff to resident ratio
0:0
100% worse than Arizona averageArizona average ratio: 1.83:1
Avg staff/day
10
Average shift
6.6 hours
22% worse than Arizona averageArizona average: 8.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
5,322
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
13.8%
733 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Other Physician: 2
Feeding Assistant: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 2 | 25 | 1,213 | 54 | 67% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 1 | 7 | 975 | 58 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 526 | 47 | 58% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 79% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 79% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 73% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 429 | 59 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 239 | 34 | 42% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 163 | 20 | 25% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 78 | 37 | 46% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 23 | 28% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 16 | 20% | 2.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 21% | 1.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 21% | 1.1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 12% | 1.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 16% | 1.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6% | 2.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 4% | 3.7 |
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
67%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days
72%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
58%
1 Administrator
% of Days
79%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
79%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
73%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
42%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
25%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
46%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
28%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
20%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
21%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
21%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
12%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
16%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
6%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sierra Winds based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.7%
↓ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$4.6M
↓ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.6M
↓ ~$609.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-33.9%
↓ 8.3pp vs 2022
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