Who We Are

Sunwest Management, Inc. (SMI) was founded in 1991 with a portfolio of three properties: two retirement communities and one skilled nursing community. Currently, SMI manages over 250 communities nationwide.

We believe in the principle that providing professional management services for senior housing communities meets a critical need for a nation’s population that is aging gracefully in increasing numbers.  We recognize and honor the fact that our elders have spent a lifetime of achievement and are now seeking leisure.  Our communities are designed to offer comfortable, home-like accommodations with an emphasis on a quality living experience.

Even from humble beginnings, we have realized strong demand for our abilities.  While SMI’s management services are consistently growing to meet demand, our communities have also expanded their offerings to now include retirement, assisted living, residential care and memory care.  President and CEO, Jon Harder and Chief Operating Officer, Darryl Fisher consistently accentuate a commitment to quality, complimenting their personal core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Respect for Human Dignity, and Excellence.  We also demonstrate our commitment by investing in the communities that we manage.  An additional advantage, of which we are very proud, is the ability to create more jobs for a growing nationwide employee base.

Sunwest was founded in, and remains a vital member of the Salem, Oregon community.  The home office employs approximately 300 individuals skilled in a broad range of business disciplines comprised of five core areas: accounting, legal, human resources, health care services, and marketing.  Additional departments offer expertise in risk management, staffing compliance, national purchasing, and food service. 

What We Do

We take care of the details of living. You have worked hard all your life. In your sunset years, we take care of the little things so you can enjoy all the great things about life. Our residents' needs and desires are our obsession. Communities offer nutritious, well-balanced meals prepared in our on-site kitchens. A weekly activities calendar offers something for every interest and energy level. The daily chores around the house are included. From housekeeping to laundry, you have the final say in what service you require.

All of this is made possible through years of experience and expertise from leaders in senior living. Because of our people and services, our residents happily recommend to their family and friends the best place to live - next door or across the hall!