Sierra Winds
Nursing Home · Peoria, AZ
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Nursing Home
Benefits
Sierra Winds offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. The organization emphasizes a supportive and friendly work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
The city
Living in Peoria, AZ
Peoria is a fast-growing Phoenix suburb where desert sunsets meet family-friendly master-planned communities. The city borders Lake Pleasant Regional Park, giving outdoor-loving nurses a nearby escape for boating and hiking. With spring training baseball at Peoria Sports Complex and expanding healthcare facilities, it's a practical desert base for career growth.
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- State price level · Arizona
- 1% above the national average
- State index 100.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,843/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $95,815/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Sierra Winds is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community located in Peoria, Arizona, serving seniors since 1989. The community offers independent living with priority access to a continuum of senior healthcare services on campus, and is currently expanding its Assisted Living Unit.
- Nursing Home · Peoria
More about Sierra Winds
As a nondenominational organization, Sierra Winds operates under a mission-driven framework where long-standing values govern management and financial decisions. The community is situated near the Sun Cities area, providing residents and staff access to entertainment, shopping, and culture. For nursing professionals, Sierra Winds offers opportunities in assisted living and senior care settings. The organization is actively recruiting Medication Technicians for its newly opening Assisted Living Unit, with responsibilities spanning medication management, documentation, and resident care support including activities of daily living. Nurses and care staff work within a supportive, collaborative community environment that emphasizes professionalism, compassion, and integrity in every interaction with residents.
Sierra Winds is a not-for-profit organization whose mission and long-standing values govern every management and financial decision. The organization emphasizes compassion, respect, and excellence, and describes its culture as built on integrity, trust, and appreciation. Team members are expected to serve with purpose and make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Sierra Winds has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars on Indeed based on 30 reviews. Detailed ratings from Indeed show work-life balance at 3.5/5, pay and benefits at 2.9/5, job security and advancement at 2.9/5, management at 3.2/5, and culture at 3.3/5. Employees highlighted energizing work tasks, ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose as positive aspects. Areas for improvement identified by reviewers include sense of belonging, trust in colleagues, and ability to learn new things. A Glassdoor review titled 'Great place to work' was also referenced but limited numeric detail was available from that source.
The good
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work serving seniors in a mission-driven not-for-profit environment
- Close-knit team culture described as treating each other like family
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, and paid time off
- Work-life balance rated above average at 3.5/5 on Indeed
- Employees report energizing work tasks and a clear sense of purpose
- Newly opening Assisted Living Unit may offer growth opportunities
The hard parts
- Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.9/5 on Indeed reviews
- Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 2.9/5
- Employees noted areas for improvement in sense of belonging, trust in colleagues, and ability to learn new things
- Management rated slightly below average at 3.2/5 on Indeed
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 27, 2026
- Website
- sierrawinds.com ↗
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