Sunrise of Lenexa

I love this place, this staff, this management. Let me back up and tell our story. We needed to find a wonderful place for Mom without breaking the bank. After looking and being disappointed at every turn, we made an appointment with Jennifer Executive Director and Jodi Director of Sales person, to ...

I love this place, this staff, this management. Let me back up and tell our story. We needed to find a wonderful place for Mom without breaking the bank. After looking and being disappointed at every turn, we made an appointment with Jennifer Executive Director and Jodi Director of Sales person, to tour Sunrise in Lenexa. Dad and my sister sat down with them and told them Mom''s story. She had Alzheimer. We had placed her in a place called Reflection Living and were assured she would be taken care of, but the next morning Dad received a call to come pick up Mom, they were not able to care for her. So, we were very hesitant when Jennifer assured us they would never do that, that they were equipped and the staff was trained to take care of Mom. Jennifer asked us to give them a try and we would not be disappointed. Dad looked over at me, I knew he had the same rock in his gut that I did. Neither of us a good feeling. We toured the facility. Three floors with the top floor dedicated to memory care, called Reminisce for flight risk and high needs people. The first and second floor for those who could get around and take care of the basics by themselves. The thing was Mom didn''t fit completely into either area. She still was still happy and talking. She was not a flight risk, but needed help with daily needs. Jodi recommended the room next to her office. Now we''re not talking just a room with a bathroom. We''re talking a spacious room with a kitchenet, and a bathroom. In fact the whole facility felt like being in a luxury hotel or cruise ship. High class decorations and beautiful lay out. So many little areas to take Mom for a gathering of people or a small intimate area for just a few of us. Or just to watch TV with a group. Still nervous about moving mom after the debacle at Reflection living we were nervous, but we let the Nurse and the Assisted Living Coordinator come interview Mom. I loved them. They were personal and funny with her and she responded in kind to them. They got her personality right off the bat. We moved her a few days later into Sunrise Lenexa. We visited almost daily. After three days the staff who took care of Mom treated her as if she were family. They even knew our names as if we''d been there for years. It was very reassuring, but what put Sunrise over the top for me was their connection to and care of Mom and their connection to my Dad. They called Dad one day, they noticed something was off with Mom and had called the EMTs to come check her out. Turns out she needed to go to the hospital to be observed. She stayed over night and came back the next day, but she would have been in the hospital longer if it hadn''t been for the sharp eyes and honest caring of the Sunrise Community. We lost Mom this past Christmas. The staff came to the visitation and the Funeral. That said a lot to me, they loved her, she wasn''t just another person on their roster, they really cared. I can''t tell you what this group of people mean to me. I''ve lost my Mom and the closeness I had with her because of Alzheimer''s, but because these people cared for her day to day needs, so I was able to enjoy the time I had with her. If you''re looking for a quality facility with top notch people who will care for your loved one, please give Sunrise of Lenexa and Jennifer a call. You will not be disappointed.

I loved Sunrise of Lenexa - I thought they did a fabulous job. [name removed] who helped us get him in here was awesome. My loved one has dementia and when it would set in he kept wanting to get out of the bed. He fell a few times but I know they could not be there every second so I understood. They...

I loved Sunrise of Lenexa - I thought they did a fabulous job. [name removed] who helped us get him in here was awesome. My loved one has dementia and when it would set in he kept wanting to get out of the bed. He fell a few times but I know they could not be there every second so I understood. They were good to him and I really did like the place and the people a lot. The facility is clean and all the girls were great and they did what they could for him. His rooms was always clean and the grounds were beautiful. The food was amazing and they will cook whatever it is you like. Overall I would recommend them to others looking and already have. I told my kids that I want to live here when the time comes.