Sunrise at East 56th

I am so happy to have made the decision to have my husband live at Sunrise at East 56th. He is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer''s, and ten years of managing his care at home had become overwhelming. The care he receives at Sunrise is skilled and empathetic. When I visit, he always shows the sign...

I am so happy to have made the decision to have my husband live at Sunrise at East 56th. He is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer''s, and ten years of managing his care at home had become overwhelming. The care he receives at Sunrise is skilled and empathetic. When I visit, he always shows the signs of being well cared for. He smiles a lot, and even though he had very good care at home, he has begun to use language more, and his physical abilities have improved as well. I really enjoy my frequent visits, since the community feels like a family and Sunrise is gorgeous! If any issue arises, communication with me is immediate, and the staff is very accessible should I have a question or concern. Activities are engaging and varied, including performances byJuilliard musicians and dancers!

My husband moved into Sunrise at East 56th. The place is gorgeous. The care is very empathetic and professional. I couldn't be happier. The food is delicious. They have a variety of activities. They have a lot of music, singing, walking, arts, and crafts. The rooms are beautiful. They are very ...

My husband moved into Sunrise at East 56th. The place is gorgeous. The care is very empathetic and professional. I couldn't be happier. The food is delicious. They have a variety of activities. They have a lot of music, singing, walking, arts, and crafts. The rooms are beautiful. They are very accessible, and they listen to you. They are concerned about the family's needs.

Our 97 year old mother moved into Sunrise56 about 6 weeks ago and we could not be more pleased and impressed by everything about Sunrise. The staff is nothing short of amazing, in every possible measure: professional, kind, compassionate, patient, understanding of geriatric challenges and issues,...

Our 97 year old mother moved into Sunrise56 about 6 weeks ago and we could not be more pleased and impressed by everything about Sunrise. The staff is nothing short of amazing, in every possible measure: professional, kind, compassionate, patient, understanding of geriatric challenges and issues, all with deep caring and even a sense of humor (always appropriate!!) From the Administrative Team we worked with before our mom moved in -- Tom, Executive Director and Lisa, Director of Sales -- who were incredibly helpful, and always available to answer our myriad questions; to the Wellness Office and the team of nurses who did the initial assessments and now manage our mom's daily meds, doctors' appointments, checking in with her as she was making this huge transition in her life; to the caregivers who assist our mom every morning with showering, getting dressed, getting her to the dining room, checking in with her throughout the day, and then settling her down each night for a good night's rest -- a lovely caring group of caregivers managed by the wonderful Angela and Jenn, Directors of Assisted Living and Reminiscence. And the Activities team -- Alyssa, Caitlyn, Tyler -- who make it their singular mission to understand our mom's interests, to speak with her and "hold her hand" through this big change, and constantly look for ways to engage her so she doesn't spend too much time alone in her room. And to the Dining Room Team, starting with the incredible Chef Jimmy, who went out of his way to cook a special Spanish meal for our mom on her first night -- which was beyond delicious, as is every meal we've had there! The elegant and wonderful Dimitri and his incredible team manage the dining room with a care and warmth that still takes my breath away ... Julien with his piquant smile and lovely charm knows when to cut up our mom's food because she might have difficulty, and always with great respect and humor, keeping our mom laughing and smiling throughout, and taking the time to listen and order ice cream when he discovered she loved rum raisin; Kedler overheard our mom telling me that the Bean Soup was delicious but perhaps a bit too rich for her that day, and he spontaneously brought her a small cup of chicken soup for her to try so that he could bring her a full bowl if she liked it. My brothers, sister and I consider ourselves so lucky to have found a place for our mom where she is so well taken care of, in deeply human and real ways. Even the front desk teams, who always greet us with the biggest kindest smiles, remember our names and handle mail and packages and visitors, are special and delightful from Julio and Alex and Michael to the sweet Caroline. The housekeeping, maintenance, IT staff are also incredible-- receptive, helpful, problem-shooters and supporters for the Alexa system. The facility itself is beautifully designed, with thoughtful helpful touches throughout that address the older person's needs. We did a mixture of furniture provided by Sunrise and things from our mom's home and she is very happily ensconced in a lovely room. Long story long, we are deeply grateful to everyone who works at Sunrise56 for giving us the peace of mind, knowing that our mom can enjoy this late chapter in her life in such a wonderful place, with the most important thing: a group of people who really have that special gene -- the patience, care and warmth for the older person -- that makes all the difference in the world.

If you have searched, compared and debated endlessly for a community that can provide your loved one with the ultimate in personal, customized, professional loving care, look no further. Peace of mind is what I was after and Sunrise At East 56th has an abundance of it. I firmly believe that the co...

If you have searched, compared and debated endlessly for a community that can provide your loved one with the ultimate in personal, customized, professional loving care, look no further. Peace of mind is what I was after and Sunrise At East 56th has an abundance of it. I firmly believe that the community is at the pinnacle of assisted living and memory care, in NYC and beyond. Searching communities for mom went on for months and I have seen nothing like this community. For me, it starts with people and this community has clearly attracted the best in the business. The team of specialists are simply amazing, because they actually do…care. Doctors, Concierge, Resident Care, Programing / Activities, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Sales, Physical Activity and Fine Dining. Sound like a 5-star hotel? Because it actually feels like you are experiencing a 5-star hotel…except for the pool. They do have beautiful spaces located throughout the building as well as penthouse / rooftop access, however. :) From the incredible level of communication from all departments, embracing cutting edge technological advancements in medical care, centralizing doctors and specialists, as well as the beautiful décor, Sunrise At East 56th is the endgame. As with life….it is all in the details and they have completely nailed it on all fronts. Tom and his incredible staff, give me peace of mind and mom…a sense of pride and belonging. I have visited many communities before this and I wish it had been my first stop. Also…and so important…Food. Dining here has won the ultimate praise from my mom who is very difficult to please…I am sure that you know what I mean. Chef Jim and his talented team prepare and professionally serve well thought out and amazing meals each day for the residents. On top of that, my mom is never bored. The programming and activities teams are so engaging, creative, responsive and patient. They also have an app so that I can “look in” and see videos and pictures of the activities and performances mom is participating in as well as the weekly dining menu and upcoming events. Visiting, parking and transportation to Dr.’s appointments are made simple and easy. This is so important if you or your loved one calls NYC home. Absolutely schedule a tour and see for yourself!