Sunrise of Arlington MA

I toured Sunrise of Arlington MA. It was in an older neighborhood, but it was still very nice inside. The lady who gave me the tour was lovely, she was very helpful. In the dining area, the people were eating. They looked fine, clean, and it was a good menu selection. Everything was clean. The room was of average size.

My 88 year old mother has been in assisted living at Sunrise for 9 months. So she arrived during covid of 2020. I knew as soon as I walked in that Sunrise was the place I wanted my Mom to live in. The entryway was warm and inviting, the library was on the left and a spacious and well appointed dining room was on the right. There is a grand piano and a professional pianist on staff! The courtyard at the front door is always filled with flowers and places to lounge. The back garden is quite large and well landscaped. There is a grill, umbrellaed tables, rocking chairs, and space for residents to garden. There are enclosed porches and comfy common spaces. The staff went to great lengths to provide activities and special events to ease the isolation due to covid restrictions. The food was not bad considering they were initially bringing 3 meals a day to every resident. On top of which they had snack carts go from room to room. My Mom has a studio apartment and it is more than enough space for her. The bathroom is spacious and, I for one, am happy theres no stove in the kitchenette! There are different layouts to choose from, Moms windows overlook the back gardens. The staff in every department are friendly and helpful. They know the story of every resident. It has been a joy to see the place come to life as restrictions eased. The residents are out and about and so happy and friendly. Many different activities outside the facility have returned. Inside theres everything from bingo to educational classes. My mom has had medical issues since moving, all due to her having type 2 diabetes. The nursing staff has been right there with her every step of the way. The director, the chef, the care manager, have all been quick to respond to any concerns or suggestions. I love the fact that Sunrise is so well landscaped, but urban living is a block away. There is public transportation into Harvard Square in Cambridge, where there are great museums and sights and of course Harvard University. Arlington is a little more laid back than Cambridge, giving many options. I think Sunrise is a lovely community at a reasonable price.

Sunrise of Arlington seemed very nice. They wanted to assess my mother even though she has some significant needs. The staff members were good. The director was very nice. It's in a very urban setting, so the grounds are limited. It's not nearly as lavish as many other communities because of the urban setting. For example, it's not where you would send somebody if you want them to experience a little more nature in their final days, but the location is convenient for me because I live close by. The rooms seemed like a good size. There was a variety of choices. They have studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms.

If zero stars was an option, that would be my rating. Sunrise is a good facility if your family member is comatose or independent. Assistance is not their forte. They have limited to 0 dementia training. They knee my father had frontallobe dementia when he first moved there. As his disease progressed, they were un able/unwilling to provide the training for staff and care needed for my father. There were numerous errors in his care plan, this is all documented with Social Services. Run away fast.

Sunrise of Arlington facilities seemed attractive. We saw the studio, companion suite, the dining areas, and some outdoor space. There was a dog barking when we walked in. The location was great.

Of all the places I visited, I have to say that the people who run Sunrise of Arlington MA were just absolutely wonderful, but it wasn't the right place for my mother because the place was too busy for her. She needed more quiet areas than they would have there. I think the rooms were fine. They had a very inviting dining room. The staff seemed very good, and the parking was OK.

We were not impressed with Sunrise of Arlington. When we visited, they were having an open house and it was very hectic, disorganized, and didn't have a nice, homey feel. It was a little chaotic. The staff was fine. I don't have anything negative to say about them. It's just not as nice as some of the other places we saw. It's definitely a step down in all aspects than some of the other places we saw.

My mom is at Sunrise, and we love it. They are wonderful. I went to a number of them, and that one is the best. I like their program and their care for dementia patients. My mom is in a two-bedroom, but the way that they build their two bedrooms is that the bathroom is in the middle, so it is as if they are two separate ones. They let them participate in anything that they possibly can. They do some memory work, arts & crafts, and memory games with them. It is right on the main street, but the memory unit is on the third floor, and they have a nice porch that was protected. They have a nice living room. The bedrooms are clean. It is just very nice, and the food is excellent.