McLEAN, Va.—Sunrise Senior Living, an industry pioneer and leading provider of senior communities providing individualized experiences and best-in-class care, has opened two new properties, one in Redwood City, Calif., and one in Mountain Lakes, N.J.
Sunrise of Redwood City, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is designed to seamlessly fit into the surrounding area, Sunrise of Redwood City features Spanish-influenced architectural elements complemented with modern design touches across its 56 graciously appointed assisted living suites, 19 Reminiscence suites and 17 Terrace Club suites. Each element of the property is thoughtfully curated to serve its senior residents and their families with lifestyle, health and safety needs in mind.
“We are excited to open our newest senior living community in this area and offer a beautifully concepted and well-appointed assisted living community,” said Layana Santos, executive director of Sunrise of Redwood City. “We are thrilled to serve this area’s seniors and their families with all levels of care that can evolve with their changing needs through our unique approach to evidenced-based care.”
Sunrise of Mountain Lakes, N.J., is close to Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. Nearby medical support is available to support care coordination and wellness though Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital and Morristown Medical Center.
Set within expansive green spaces, the community highlights the natural beauty of the surrounding areas with features that include a walking path replete with a gazebo, pergola, and variety of outdoor seating options. The property also has direct access to nine lakes offered by the borough of Mountain Lakes so that residents will be able to enjoy local parks for ample interaction with nature.
Sunrise of Mountain Lakes is also actively engaged with the surrounding community, sponsoring multiple organizations, summer concert events and children’s programming in the neighboring town of Denville. Lakeland Hills Family YMCA offers transportation and intergenerational activity programming options for Sunrise of Mountain Lakes residents and the surrounding community. Smithsonian Affiliate, Morris Museum—the second-largest museum in New Jersey—is nearby and extends community programming by offering events, exhibitions, and stunning permanent collections.
“We look forward to bringing a vibrant, meaningful experience to residents at Sunrise of Mountain Lakes,” said Germaine Dignan, executive director at Sunrise of Mountain Lakes. “We’re honored to support Morris County families who are seeking personalized support and care for their loved ones.”
Both communities will feature the dedication to care that Sunrise is known for. The commitment to specialized memory care programming is specifically designed to serve seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Sunrise’s memory care program has been recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for successful completion of curriculum review and incorporating its evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. In fact, 100 percent of Sunrise’s communities with memory practices have earned certification of essentiALZ®, the Alzheimer’s Association training and certification which educates care workers on current evidence-based, person-centered practices to care for individuals living with dementia.
Since opening its doors to its first community 40 years ago, Sunrise’s unique Principles of Service and Core Values has set the foundation for a different type of senior community by placing needs of residents first. Today, Sunrise is one of the largest senior living providers in the U.S. and Canada, with the capacity to serve more than 28,000 seniors across 274 communities. Sunrise differentiates itself by pairing innovative design and technologies, with dedicated team members, individualized health and wellness plans, and thoughtful, purpose-driven programming, enriching residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits while empowering them to live with purpose through our Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming. Sunrise creates Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) that support Designated Care Managers in delivering personalized care based on the unique needs and preferences of every resident throughout its Assisted Living and Reminiscence Memory Care neighborhoods.
Sunrise takes a unique approach to designing its properties by incorporating technology, lifestyle and safety elements that serve to support all residents and their families. CareConnect, an electronic health record system, provides insights to support individualized care, care coordination and family communication with updates on residents’ health and care delivery. It allows caregivers, healthcare professionals, therapists, and pharmacists to access and document nearly every facet of a resident’s care continuum safely and securely. Sunrise’s Signature Dining Program also uses technology to support residents’ holistic nutritional needs and support health and wellness. Smile®, The Sunrise family engagement app, helps families to stay connected with daily events, activities and photos, while providing direct connection to activities and dining coordinators, team members, and designated care managers.
About Sunrise Senior Living
Founded in 1981, Sunrise Senior Living is credited with establishing the modern era of senior living. Each Sunrise community is dedicated to delivering a personalized approach to senior living where every aspect of the services and environment is built around the specific wants and needs of the individual seniors that call the community home. From purposefully created and thoughtful design, to engaging programming and lifestyle activities and best-in-class quality of care that evolves with the needs of each senior, Sunrise’s industry-leading innovation is built upon its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors. Celebrating 40 years, Sunrise operates 274 communities in the United States and Canada serving over 28,000 residents. With more than 22,000 highly trained team members, Sunrise offers a full range of personalized services, including independent living, assisted living, care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss, as well as nursing and rehabilitative services.