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About Sunrise Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living is an assisted living facility that provides individualized service and personalized care for older residents. Sunrise has multiple specialized services and is a viable option for anyone considering relocating to a senior living facility.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Personalized living space
  • Can bring personal pets
  • Varying levels of senior care
Cons
  • Not available in all 50 states
  • Expensive

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Bronx, NY

A variety of options as far as level of care needed. Daily care, overnight care, 24 hour rotations… Good value for the very reliable service, caring and reliable workers, the vari...

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Macon, GA

When they helped my grandmother, they offered her so much. She got to participate in so many activities as well of having her independence. Round the clock care, always there for ...

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What is Sunrise Senior Living?

Sunrise Senior Living is a resident-centered environment for older individuals who require care. Its facilities provide residents with:

  • Independent living
  • Skilled nursing and rehabilitative care
  • Alzheimer’s disease and memory care
  • Assisted living and personal care
  • Short-term stays and respite care

Sunrise Senior Living’s facilities use CareConnect electronic health technology to track residents’ health records, preferences and needs. It also sends approved patient updates to selected family members and loved ones.

How does Sunrise Senior Living work?

To begin, you must determine if it is time for you or your loved one to enter a senior living environment. Sunrise Senior Living offers an informative online questionnaire designed to help guide your decision. From there, you can take another questionnaire to determine the level of care needed.

If you decide that a Sunrise Senior Living facility is right for you or a family member, contact the location nearest you to determine availability. There may be a waiting list if its facilities are full.

Sunrise Senior Living cost

The cost of Sunrise Senior Living varies based on the level of care. More frequent and/or complex care will result in a higher rate.

All residents pay a monthly fee that covers:

  • Rent
  • Caregiving fees
  • Home maintenance
  • Property tax and insurance
  • Utility payments

You should also expect to pay for various medical needs and services as they arise.

Sunrise Senior Living offers veterans benefits of up to $2,000 per month for eligible residents. The IRS also provides tax deductions on specific costs associated with senior living and care. Consult with your tax advisor to determine which deductions you and your loved one may be eligible for.

Sunrise Senior Living FAQ

Who owns Sunrise Senior Living?

Sunrise Senior Living was founded by Paul and Terry Klaassen in 1981. Today the company owns and manages 329 communities across the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Where is Sunrise Senior Living?

Sunrise Senior Living has communities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. You can find facilities in the following states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
Is Sunrise Senior Living a nonprofit?

No, Sunrise Senior Living is not a nonprofit. It is a private company.

Does Sunrise Senior Living accept Medicaid?

Yes, Sunrise Senior Living accepts Medicaid. However, it recommends supplementing Medicaid with another form of insurance or payment for those able to do so, as Medicaid does not cover the full cost of housing, treatment and more.

Is Sunrise Senior Living safe?

Sunrise Senior Living operates safe facilities that provide all levels of senior care, including home care, respite care and skilled nursing. The facilities offer a wealth of amenities unavailable at many other senior living facilities, including creative activities, the ability to bring a pet and the option to customize the living area.

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    Reviewed Dec. 4, 2024

    Greeley Place in Greeley Colorado. I moved at the end of May 2024 to a newly remodeled apartment also the entire exterior and interior were also updated by owners of building. The staff meaning maintenance man, house cleaning & service people in dinning room were the best. Since that time the business part of Senior living was purchased by SunRise Corp. They have fired or cause people to leave or quit. This not only is confusing to us but concerning for a stable environment to live in. My changing of bedding, housekeeping, food services are not being done. We have residents paying as little as $2000.00 to $4000.00 per month based on income. We are confused and feel that this company is detrimental to us and our safety They are the rip and clips & clowns of this business and not to be trusted at any cost. Buyer beware of this company Sun Rise & properties it owns representing senior housing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024

    This place change hands a month ago I think. If anybody is thinking in moving in here I think I would take a second thoughts thinks has change. No more coffee cups at the table, no more bring food to your table, no 2 choices so don't all believe the show of photo from the past. It's not that way anymore.

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      Reviewed May 12, 2024

      Linda at the concierge service is the most wonderful person. She caring and shows so much attention to the residents. She always makes sure my Dad gets a haircut every month. I am so grateful knowing that she’s there and my dad truly loves her.

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      Reviewed May 29, 2023

      My experience with Sunrise has unfortunately been very poor. First of all, the price they quoted me initially after they evaluated the potential resident was increased right before the contract was signed, because they then said she would need a higher level of care than initially stated. I was fine with that; I wanted her to have the best care, although they should have made that clear initially - there was a bit of a bait-and-switch there. However, the level of care for my friend, who is bedridden, never reached the level it should have. Her adult diapers were not changed in a timely manner, and she cried from pain when they did finally change her. I have seen her positioned almost off of the bed, in danger of falling, and had to move her myself.

      One major reason I insisted on a Hoyer lift initially was so she could have a real shower, but Sunrise never gave it to her - hospice jumped in and did many of the tasks that Sunrise should have done and never did. Many careless mistakes, like forgetting to put her oxygen on when she was brought out of her room, or the oxygen concentrator is uncharged. Her trays and phone would be placed out of reach. Her clothing is almost always changed by hospice, not Sunrise. Her laundry would be dropped off but not put away, which my friend certainly could not do. In short, they treated her like she was merely there for assisted living after assuring me that she would be well taken care of in a nursing home.

      I spent hours explaining the problem to all levels of management, and if anything, things got worse. Upper management never responded, I was treated as a nuisance and even told not to communicate with other residents even though by then I had become friends with them. To add insult to injury, Sunrise then raised the price again, without any advanced notice, and backdated it as if they were giving a level of care they never got close to. This is blatantly unethical. I am moving my friend to another facility because of how awful this situation is. I have had to fly into Denver many times because I cannot trust Sunrise to take care of my friend. The nursing, food, and activities are quite nice. It is a shame that their caregiving and management are so poor. If your loved one needs anything beyond basic assisted living needs, please look elsewhere.

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      Reviewed Jan. 14, 2023

      Since Mom returned from a fall at Sunrise and a failed rehab, there has not been a Dir. of Nursing for 14 of the last 18 months. Even though the State of Delaware regulates this position be in place, the State of Delaware was notified and Robert ** at DHCQ felt Sunrise was doing the best they could. I've had to manage Mom's overmedication, wounds received through lack of care and care plans that required more money, but no identification of source and plan to address. The State of DE was made aware but my only follow up was an eviction notice after having signed Mom up for hospice through Compassionate Care Hospice.

      After having to plan for Mom's relocation, I won the eviction appeal hearing because there was no doctor's note - a State of Delaware regulation - that was not found during Robert **'s review of my Retaliation Complaint. So, when dealing with LTC facilities in Delaware, know that the State regulatory agencies funded to support residents and families fold like a house of cards in support of the facilities that are allowed to act as they like. But if you are brave enough to fight through the process, you may win and allow your loved one to Age in Place - as so many facilities and regulations ask allow to happen.

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      Contract & TermsStaff

      Reviewed Nov. 9, 2022

      Problem: Dementia patient who has missed her medications (and more) and the staff and management couldn't care less! I've tried to get changes made (for 4 months now) with the care mgr/head nurse/gen mgr(lied to me) /regional nurse/a few outside links/linkup (anon) from posting negative review and NO HELP from ANYONE. Mom is missing showers/laundry/meals/& meds and then finally we're told she is in INDEPENDENT LIVING. The ad and the contract don't even mention independent!!! ASSISTED OR REMINISCENCE ONLY. She was admitted with dementia. She has continued dementia meds by THEIR doctor and staff. We're now being told by some regional nurse that her doc says she's alert and coherent. SHE NEEDS ASSISTANCE! SHE HAS DEMENTIA! Oh, wait...nurse says they can upgrade$$$$ the "care".... What the..??

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      Reviewed Sept. 10, 2022

      My Mother has been in Sunrise at Granite Run since Nov. 2020 and the care in the last 6 months has become very poor! The rooms are dirty, the food is poor and the caregivers sit at a community table and play on their cellphones for hours rather than take care of the residents! The newest thing is the residents' clothing and bath essentials are disappearing on a weekly basis when the staff does their laundry! This staff of caregivers cannot even place a cap or lid on a tube of toothpaste or cream and return it to its proper storage place after using it! The prices went up effective 1/1/22 and the now newest bill for 10/1/22 reflects another increase of over $ 1000.00! Don't send your parents to SUNRISE!

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      Reviewed Feb. 16, 2022

      I have been requesting for the past (6) years, a copy of POWER OF ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL and MEDICAL RECORDS from Sunrise Nursing Home, Massachusetts. I AM STILL WAITING! Last week, I spoke on phone (02/09/2022) with Sunrise Director: Ms. Ilene **. At first, the woman was slightly pleasant and sincere, but our phone conversation quickly derailed into a screaming match. (I have spoken to her before, this was our 3rd phone conversations!)

      Ms. **, reminded me several times that: "YOU, LINDA, NEVER VISITED MY FATHER at SUNRISE NURSING HOME!" ALL the while, claiming that she was "NOT ALLOWED to delve into "family matters". Ms. **, made it a regular point of interest for me to note that: "YOUR BROTHER and HIS GIRLFRIEND, PAT A. were here often, caring for your Father!" " They did a much better job at the visitations, than YOU! did!". "YOUR FATHER had access to a telephone, so obviously... you he never wanted to speak with you!" So, here we are now and I am so very, very angry and so very demolished by the HEINOUS, IMPROPER words of Ms. ILENE **. Please ask the CEO to telephone me.

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      Reviewed Dec. 10, 2021

      My mom came to Sunrise senior living in Cresskill Nj in Aug 2021. They told us increases are around 3%. She has only been here less than 5 months and they want to give her a full year increase of around $10,000. I have called management of facility and corporate management. Both have been unhelpful. Corporate does not answer their phones or call back. We asked them to prorate and they did very little negotiations. It is obvious that their bottom line is their main concern. Please keep in mind if you come in mid year they raise prices substantially at the beginning of the year. Due to COViD these facilities have more rooms due to less demand so they are passing the additional costs onto the residents. Sunrise keeps opening new locations so obviously they are not hurting for money.

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      Reviewed April 18, 2020

      My dad had a Horrible experience at this facility. I warn all prospective families to avoid placing their family member here. Poor staff training doesn't even cover issues we experienced causing my dad 2 fractured femurs and life-threatening health issues. Constant Bed Sores, and UTI'S too! He was wheel chaired bound to begin with, couldn't even sit on the edge of his bed by himself but yet they managed to Drop him numerous times from his lift due to not using Mandated Safety Straps and NOT following basic plan care for him. Tragic outcome resulting from trusting them to care for our loved one. Stay Away! Be sure to check out their licensing violations with Dept of Social Services.

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      Sunrise Senior Living Company Information

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      Sunrise Senior Living
      Website:
      www.sunriseseniorliving.com