Desert Winds Assisted Living
Desert Winds Assisted Living is a two-story assisted living community in Peoria’s West Valley area, with studio and one-bedroom apartments around a courtyard setting. The community says it offers 24-hour licensed staff support, daily activities, and well-balanced meals.
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Community Overview
About Desert Winds Assisted Living
Desert Winds Assisted Living is part of the Desert Winds Retirement Community in Peoria’s West Valley, on the border of Sun City and Peoria. The assisted living residence is described by the operator as a two-story building built around a courtyard, with apartments overlooking a lush garden setting. The community states that it offers spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments with room for residents’ furniture, clothing, and personal items. According to the operator, residents receive a complete assessment before move-in, and staff develop a personal care plan that can be adjusted as needs change. The community also says licensed assisted living staff are available 24 hours a day, and that residents are provided delicious well-balanced meals. Daily life is centered on games, social hours, entertainment, and other activities intended to keep residents engaged and socializing. The broader Desert Winds campus says it offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, and that it is located near shopping, restaurants, golf courses, cultural centers, sports arenas, and medical offices within a few miles. Based on the operator’s descriptions, Desert Winds Assisted Living appears to fit residents who want a more residential setting with structured support, daily programming, and access to a larger senior-living campus. Families should confirm current details, pricing, and availability directly with the community.
Last Verified: May 12, 2026
On-Site Care
Care & Services Offered
Support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management in a residential setting.
Specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Key Differentiators
What Makes This Community Different
Who This Is Best For
- Best for older adults who want assisted living in a residential, courtyard-style setting with around-the-clock staff and a structured activity calendar
- It may also appeal to residents who prefer a campus environment with multiple lifestyle options nearby
Apartments & Pricing
Room Types & Floor Plans
Explore private apartment options at Desert Winds Assisted Living, including studio, and one bedroom layouts across assisted living.
Average Monthly Cost by Care Type
Assisted Living
Upon request
Individual pricing varies by room selection, care level, and services included.
Spacious studio apartment with room for residents’ furniture, clothing, and personal items.
- Daily support and care services included
- Kitchenette and private bathroom
- Designed for easy, supported living
Best for: Individuals looking for a simple, low-maintenance living space
Spacious one-bedroom apartment with room for residents’ furniture, clothing, and personal items.
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Care & Support Details
Services provided on-site to support residents' daily care needs.
Staff & Support
Staffing & Care
Support from nursing staff and care team members available within the community.
Dining Experience
Dining & Meals
The operator says residents receive delicious, well-balanced meals as part of daily living. No formal dining venue, menu program, or restaurant-style service details were verified from primary sources.
Community Amenities
Amenities & Features
On-site amenities that support daily lifestyle, comfort, and social well-being.
Dining & Hospitality
Convenience & Support
Community Life
Lifestyle & Activities
Day to day life centers on apartment living, meals, and a steady schedule of activities in a courtyard setting. Residents can expect social programming and staff support throughout the day and night. Families should ask for the current monthly activity calendar during a tour.
- Social hours
- Games
- Entertainment
- Daily resident engagement
Before You Decide
Things to Consider
- Pricing was not verified from primary sources.
- Transportation services were not stated on the operator site.
- Square footage for room types was not published on the sources reviewed.
After reviewing these considerations, touring the community is the best way to confirm fit, layout, and daily feel.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Memory care is available at this community, offering specialized, secured care for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
Available room types include: Studio, One Bedroom. Layouts vary by care type and include both private and shared options. Contact us for current availability.
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is listed at an estimated straight-line distance of 4.6 miles. This is geographic information, not a recommendation or statement about available services. Confirm emergency routing and current services directly; call 911 for an immediate emergency.
The operator says residents receive delicious, well-balanced meals as part of daily living. No formal dining venue, menu program, or restaurant-style service details were verified from primary sources. Programming includes activities such as Games, Social hours, Entertainment.
SeniorVue helps coordinate tours at no cost to families. We can confirm current availability, answer questions before your visit, and help you compare this community with other options in Peoria. A local advisor is available to support you through the process.
SeniorVue Advisor Insight
This community is a fit for residents who want assisted living in a larger senior campus with a residential feel and clearly stated daily programming. Families comparing options should still confirm pricing, exact care levels, and any move-in requirements directly with the operator.
Location & Neighborhood
Location & Neighborhood
Desert Winds sits in Peoria’s West Valley near the border of Sun City and Peoria. The operator says the community is close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, cultural centers, sports arenas, and medical offices within a few miles.
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Facility Details
- Facility Type
- Assisted Living Center
- Licensed Capacity
- 88 residents
- License Number
- AL2539C
- County
- Maricopa County
- License Effective
- November 1, 2025
- License Information
- License information should be verified directly with ADHS or the community before move-in.
Data last verified May 2026 · Source: Arizona DHS Residential Facilities Licensing
Refreshed licensing, location, care, building, and services details from Arizona DHS and operator sources.
Nearby Primary Acute-Care Hospitals
- Abrazo Arrowhead Campus~4.6 mi est.
- Banner Boswell Medical Center~4.6 mi est.
- Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center~5.4 mi est.
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center~7.1 mi est.
Straight-line estimates from verified ADHS coordinates. This is not a recommendation; confirm current services and emergency routing directly.
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