SIERRA WINDS Nursing Home


SIERRA WINDS (CCN: 035231) is a Non profit - Other facility located in PEORIA, AZ (85382). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 70 certified beds and maintains an average of 13.2 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.77058 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 7, 1995 and the last listed health inspection was on October 13, 2022, The facility is located in Maricopa county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SIERRA WINDS Summary


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Provider Name: SIERRA WINDS

Address: 17300 NORTH 88TH AVE, PEORIA, AZ 85382

Phone: (623) 972-0212

County: Maricopa (060)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Other

Certified Beds: 70

Average Residents Per Day: 13.2 ()

Provider Type: Medicare, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: ARIZONA RETIREMENT CENTERS, INC.

First Approved Date: March 7, 1995

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: (2)

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.68636, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1309, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9532, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.0842

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.77058

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.54266, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.5341

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.2889

Nurse Staff Turnover: 35.7, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 33.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1018, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7709, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4282

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.60385, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.0825, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.8388

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.55536

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.33771

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2022-10-13 (Score: 28), Cycle 2: 2021-08-11 (Score: 24), Cycle 3: 2019-05-30 (Score: 20)

Total Weighted Health Score: 25.333

Reported Incidents: 2, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 4615.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 17300 NORTH 88TH AVE,PEORIA,AZ,85382 (33.6401, -112.249)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-11

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-11

Citation on 2023-03-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-25

Citation on 2022-08-31

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-30

Citation on 2021-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-11

Citation on 2021-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-11

Citation on 2021-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-11

Citation on 2021-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-11

Citation on 2019-05-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2022-10-13

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-27

Citation on 2021-08-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-13

Citation on 2021-08-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-13

Citation on 2019-05-31

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-31

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-31

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-31

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01

Citation on 2019-05-31

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-07-01