Sierra Winds
Sierra Winds – Medicare Certified Since 1995
Sierra Winds is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Peoria, Arizona. This facility has been serving the community for 31 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which offers a continuum of care on a single campus—from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing care. CCRC residents often have priority access to the skilled nursing facility and can transition between levels of care as their needs change without having to relocate to a new community.
This facility has 70 certified beds. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 5.23 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.89 hours from CNAs, 1.08 hours from LPNs, 1.26 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.13 hours per resident per day. This represents above-average staffing compared to national benchmarks.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Sierra Winds has an overall quality rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 1 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Sierra Winds compares to 81 facilities in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
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Medicare Star Ratings
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Data as of June 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 81 other nursing homes in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
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Staffing Hours per Resident Day
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Staff Turnover Rate
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Agency/Contract Staff Usage
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Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
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Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of March 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of June 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
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Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
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Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in PEORIA
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Reviews
Sierra Winds is consistently smooth for deliveries. Security greets us at the entrance, reception confirms building/room details, and visitor parking is available close to the lobby, which keeps the walk short even with larger arrangements. Wayfinding between wings is clear; first-time visits benefit from asking which elevator is quickest for the resident’s wing. Midday tends to be the easiest window—lobby foot traffic picks up around dinner. Handoffs are courteous, and when residents are out, reception logs the delivery so it’s kept safe until pickup. Overall, organized staff and clear access make on-time deliveries routine here.
I can't say enough great things about Sierra Winds Health Center! The all-private rooms provide a sense of comfort and privacy that's hard to find elsewhere. The facility is impeccably clean and beautifully maintained, creating a welcoming and peaceful environment. Their focus on therapy is truly outstanding — the therapy team is professional, supportive, and committed to helping residents regain their strength and independence. It's clear that the staff genuinely cares about the well-being of their residents. If you're looking for high-quality care in a gorgeous setting, I highly recommend Sierra Winds! Stop in and tour! You’ll be so happy you did!
We have had the opportunity to work closely with Sierra Winds and send many patients to their facility. Our patients have always received excellent care. I can't say enough good things about the staff and facility. Tara and Tracy are always so helpful & ensure our patients are well cared for. Highly recommend.
This facility offers top-notch care with compassionate and professional staff. The private rooms are clean and comfortable, giving residents a peaceful and personal space to recover. With exceptional services and a welcoming environment, it's a place where loved ones receive the care they deserve. Highly recommend! Not to mention the food is surprisingly very good!
5 stars is simply not enough. Sierra winds is like nothing I have ever seen before. We recently moved my mother in law there. She had previously lived in her own home with the help of an occasional care giver. She was not excited about the move until she got there and now she refers to Sierra winds as "The Resort" she lives in. She has all the independence she wants with help whenever she needs it. The staff is incredible, they have welcomed her with open arms and have gone above and beyond to make sure she is living her best life. The apartments are beautiful the grounds are lovely the restaurant and bistro are delicious with so many choices. They have tons of fun activities. We have met so many residents that have lived there for 10+ years, which I believe truly speaks volumes. The residents are constantly stopping by to visit and welcome her to the community. Honestly, it is a perfect independent living resort with the option to add any assisted living care you need.
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