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Desert Winds Independent Living

20554 N 101st Ave, Peoria, AZ

Independent Living

★ 4.022 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Desert Winds Independent Living

Desert Winds Independent Living is a unique community designed for today's active seniors. If you are looking for a comfortable, secure environment where you can take advantage of the many optional amenities and still maintain your privacy and individuality, Desert Winds Independent Living is waiting for you. At Desert Winds Independent Livingwe offer many different floorplans and several different lifestyles from…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$2,500/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,650/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 2, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$2,500 observed · tracking future changes
$2,500Aug 2, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

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Recent changes

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  1. October 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from not published to Senior Living Services.

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

What I like about Desert Winds Retirement is its proximity to where I am located, the staff, and the financial peace. It has green space, which I appreciate. My mother was from the Midwest and has just moved into Desert Winds. The serving staff is very responsive to any adjustments on the menu that might be needed by the resident. They provide two meals a day, which I appreciate, and they're flexible as to the time that the resident needs. The dining room is open for set hours and then the resident can visit a…

RandyMay 3, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

We're at Desert Winds Retirement. It's excellent. Everything is really good here. The apartments are beautiful. The food is good. Everything is good. They have transportation. I would highly recommend this place. The staff and services are all good. They just take care of everything. You never have a problem or if you have a problem, they fix it. They have all kinds of activities and places to go.

ReviewerFC012424AJanuary 27, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I like Desert Winds Retirement. It is one of the nicest facilities I have seen yet. They had pleasant surroundings. The staff was very caring and helpful. They went out of their way to help a person answer questions. I ate there and the food was delicious. The rooms were very spacious. The grounds were extremely well kept. The swimming pool was beautiful. There isn't anything bad I can say about that entire facility. They also had a hot tub. The people were excellent. I took a tour with the manager of the faci…

AnitaJune 14, 2023Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

I am/was a resident of this facility

I was a resident at Desert Winds Retirement for two months. My stay there was OK until they raided my room one night when I was asleep and took some over-the-counter medications I had there and that made me mad. My apartment had a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. I had a microwave and a refrigerator. There was breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided and I was eating that in the dining room. The food was OK. They provided control over my medications and they gave me my medications every day. Some activities wer…

RobertOctober 29, 2022Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

excellent main services excellent caring neighbors excellent cleaning services excellent library, music, games, puzzles excellent entertainment, special and routine.

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Cleanliness
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Value for Cost
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Activities
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Staff
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Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Billy TApril 11, 2022Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

I'm living in Desert Winds Retirement Community in Peoria. I'm in their assisted living, and it's been very, very good. I feel happy that I moved here. I cannot describe the menu, but I have never left the dining room hungry. I even had to ask for half portions because they're giving me too much. If you don't like what's on the main menu, you can get anything you want, like chicken, burgers, you name it. They have a beauty salon and an exercise room. They have activities, but not many …

WillardApril 7, 2022Caring.com

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 20, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • International Cuisine
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Live Well Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Community Service Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Water Aerobics
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 20, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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