Sunrise of Naperville

The outside of the facility was welcoming as well as the inside. The staff were all extremely pleasant and friendly and were more then willing to help. The floors, walls, the room I was in, dining area, outside, and bathrooms were all neatly kept and clean. The nurses were very kind to all the residents and my coworker said that he actually really likes living there. He is treated with respect and care, fed nicely, has a nice room, and always has help available.

This facility was fantastic. Upon entering the facility, a concierge was there to greet you. The room was delicately decorated to give the feeling of being in a nice home. A large staircase was the focal point and the overall beauty and comfort of the public and private spaces was wonderful. Scents from the onsite cafe lingered in the air and overall I did not think that I was in a facility for the old, but rather for the experienced! The residents were friendly and it seemed an environment in which I wouldn't mind staying and making a few friends. Three meals a day are served in the cafe. There is a room with a piano, there is a Juke box, and several other places for group interaction. It was a community center, a restaurant, and a hotel all in one! There care-takers there are all extremely helpful and cheery. Security was not an issue either, for each of the resident's room all had their own individual entrances inside the facility. Each residence had it's own front door and windows to the hallway's, giving the appearance of a town home type entrance. I really felt like it was not a facility but rather a home.

There are many Sunrises to choose from in the Chicago region, and two in the town of Naperville. This one is outside of the downtown area, on the outskirts of a mixed business and residential district. It sits on the main road, Ogden Avenue, and backs up to a safe residential area. There is a relatively small outdoor sitting area in the front of the building, enough to accommodate a few residents and visitors quite comfortably. The common areas are warmly decorated in typical Sunrise style; there are tasteful home-like furnishings and a soothing mix of color and texture. Like all Sunrise communities, there is plenty of common area space both on the main level and on each care floor. This facility is typically very neat, clean, and well maintained. The apartments are available in different sizes and configurations at different price points. Most are single occupancy though some couples will occasionally reside at Sunrise in larger units. Large windows provide plentiful light and there is an above average amount of storage space. The designated dementia care area at this Sunrise is nicer than at some others, both aesthetically and in terms of care milieu. The overall staff at this particular Sunrise is historically very responsive, kind, and engaged with the residents. Staff turnover is average to below average for this type of setting. The food is above average with most meals rated by residents as good to very good.

Sunrise assisted living offers a home-like living experience to it's residents that begins with a house inspired looking interior with library, inside porch for cozy reading and relaxing, a dog and cat that are residents there, and comfy chairs that look like they came out of the Victorian period. They also have an exterior that resembles a doll house, complete with outside deck wrap around. The building itself is very bright and friendly looking, and the inside is no different with friendly and helpful staff that work with the residents to ensure they maintain as much of their independence as possible. The staff also don't wear scrubs, but casual outfits that let the residents relax and not feel like they are in a hospital. Food is served to residents in the dining room, and is offered in a restaurant like setting. Residents are served meals that are balanced but tasty still, and they have several menu options to meet their needs. Lastly, Sunrise living has an atmosphere about it that doesn't feel like your typical assisted living facility in that it is relaxing and warm when you go in there. All the residents are out of their rooms most of the time and are participating in activities throughout the day. It is becoming more and more difficult to find assisted living places that allow residents to maintain such a high level of independence, and this is definitely a place I would feel comfortable having my loved one stay at.