Sunrise View Convalescent Center

I was really impressed with Sunrise View Convalescent Center, and I would have chosen this one. It also had skilled nursing, which was a good option should the need arise. I talked with the director and felt very comfortable. The place was well kept and very accommodating. I went to the skilled nursing wing, where the residents were well taken care of.

My parents moved in at Sunrise View about a month ago, and so far it has been very good. They are in a studio apartment. We were able to eat there, and the food was very good. They go to casinos twice a week, and they play bingo as well.

I went and visited Sunrise, and I thought it was a very good facility. I thought that it would work out well, but when I discussed it with my mom, she said it was nice to know that, but she was not ready to go anywhere. What I liked most about them was that they were flexible. If her health went down, she wouldn't be dropped in one place or have to go to a nursing home. They could add skilled nursing care to her where she would be. She's 95 years old. If she went completely blind because her vision and hearing were poor, they could give her a room that would be close to the halls where the dining room was, and they could escort her down or for a fee; they could even take the meals to her room.

I would often spend the day with my grandfather and his friends at the Sunrise View facility - they were mostly ladies. We would go to the meal hall and eat with everyone and the staff was always very friendly and accommodating. When my grandfather moved into Sunrise View, he was totally mobile and could take relatively good care of himself. There were outings to the grocery store and mall, as well as to local attractions and events that he would attend. These outings allowed him to feel like he was independent and allowed him to feel positively about moving from living alone to assisted living. His room had a beautiful view overlooking the Snohomish valley and he had his own mini-kitchen, which allowed him to feel like he was living at home. Overall, the experience for him was very positive, and visiting him at the Sunrise View facility created lasting memories for both of us.