Sunrise at West Essex is an assisted living and memory care facility located in Fairfield, New Jersey. The community offers assisted living as its primary level of care, with dedicated memory care services available for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In addition to long-term supportive care, the facility offers respite care stays. Sunrise at West Essex is designed to provide a secure, supportive environment tailored for seniors, with staff developing individualized care plans to meet each resident’s unique needs.
The care team at Sunrise at West Essex includes licensed nurses available to assist with medical monitoring, medication management, diabetes care, and coordination of services such as podiatry and hospice support. Staff are trained to offer full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, as needed. Incontinence care and ambulatory support are provided, ensuring residents with varying mobility and health needs receive appropriate attention. Specialized memory care programming is available, with living spaces and activities specifically structured to support individuals experiencing memory loss. The facility also accommodates residents’ language and spiritual preferences, offering services in English and Spanish, and providing Catholic religious options.
Amenities at Sunrise at West Essex include a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming, fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga, and a calendar of social activities. Residents have access to various clubs and community groups, frequent entertainment, exercise sessions, arts and crafts, and opportunities for pet companionship. The dining program aims to offer variety and quality, with feedback from families and residents generally reflecting satisfaction with the range and taste of meals. Cleanliness and a home-like, welcoming atmosphere are consistently emphasized, supported by frequent positive reviews about the attentiveness and compassion of staff. Communication with families is prioritized, with staff keeping relatives well informed about resident wellbeing and care.
While some families and residents note that privacy or amenity options could be enhanced in select units, feedback overwhelmingly recognizes the high quality of care, professionalism of caregivers, and overall positive environment. Sunrise at West Essex remains a well-managed choice for those seeking assisted living or memory care services in the Fairfield area, with a strong focus on safety, engagement, and individual support. As of mid-2024, there have been no major recent ownership changes or developments reported for the facility.
Costs at this community start at $4,500 and range up to $8,428. The average price in the community is $7,500, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,369. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
