Sunrise of Paramus

My mother was previously a resident at Sunrise of Paramus and the experience was great. The staff was so caring. The food was terrific and there was a lot of variety. The activities were well planned. I felt that communication with the family was good with most of the staff, except with the Director. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend Sunrise of Paramus to others.

Sunrise of Paramus is set up more like a house than a hotel, which is quite nice. The facility is smaller so there aren't endlessly long hallways, which are not good for residents with dementia. My mom's apartment is situated just off of the central hub where everything happens. Families are given the access code to the Memory Care elevator so you don't have to wait for someone to let you in and out. The residents have access to an Outdoor sunny patio whenever they want to use it, and again they don't have to be buzzed in an out. The Director was very hands on and was incredibly helpful when my mom was admitted to Valley Hospital and when she transitioned to hospice care at Sunrise. All of the staff have a light in their eyes and are determined to provide great care for the residents. [Name removed], the sales person, helped to get an expedited check in directly from Valley Hospital to Sunrise which was incredibly helpful. Another staff member was very helpful in getting my mom's room set up with regards to safety and thinking about future equipment that might have to go into the room. Housekeeping is good, and the communication with the family is excellent. I would definitely recommend Sunrise of Paramus to others. Before, I was thinking that my mom was just going to bounce around to different places, but now I feel like she's found a home. This facility is a little bit more expensive, but my mom receives exponentially more and better care than she did at the previous facility that she was in.

This is simple. I would give Sunrise Paramus a 5 on every category. It was a blessing to find this place. Everyone was wonderful and the level of care surpassed any I've seen in any assisted living facility. Please keep it on your "go-to" list. I hope others find this place for their loved ones. The staff is exceptionally well trained- professional in their area of expertise, and oh, so compassionate. My mom was in the memory care unit and was under constant supervision. She was only there for 17 days before she died, but she was well cared for and monitored. Sunrise of Paramus is a hidden gem. The only problem is the cost of these places. I have to bring it up. Who can afford $[removed] a month? My mom would have had the funds for two years as she already exhausted most of her savings from 5 years in assisted living. This is untenable for most people, and it's a sad state of affairs we're in here in America.

My loved one is currently residing at Sunrise of Paramus and everything at this facility has been great for her! I like the size of this facility, it's not too big. I have never eaten here, but my loved one likes the food and loves the place. That's what matters to me!

We chose Sunrise of Paramus because of the size of the facility. It is small and that works for my mom. Very personalized care from the staff - there are only 42 rooms. The staff is amazing. I have gotten to know them all. Each time I leave, I thank them all for caring for my mom. They are a great group.

We had a wonderful tour at Sunrise of Paramus. The people there were very helpful. The tour director was lovely and spent a lot of time with us answering all of our questions. We saw several nice places, and our decision came down to matter of cost.

Our family had an in person tour and we just did not get the best feeling, it was not very clean, it was old and needed updating.

We absolutely love the Sunrise of Paramus community, it was a God send and we appreciate everyone's help who made this move possible. It is a beautiful facility, very very clean and no fowl smells anywhere in the community. All of the staff from top to bottom are so friendly and have taken great care of our father which has been a game changer. He is learning how to adjust. The meals and dining service is very good, he does not look like he is hurting for a meal. Every time we come to visit the meals smell wonderful. They send pictures to us and they have a wonderful app where we can keep up with everything they are doing and see pictures of our loved one doing different things. They have holiday parties which is nice. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

We chose Sunrise of Paramus because they were far superior than any other facility in the area. The care for my mother has been phenomenal, they brought her back to life after her terrible experience at another facility close by. I would recommend Sunrise to others without any hesitation.

We toured Sunrise and thought it was a nice facility. The location was not ideal, my loved one is more independent and since there is no where to walk, I thought he would feel trapped. If you have a loved one who has memory issues and you want them in a locked facility, then this might be a good fit.

Our family had an in person tour and it is a very pretty building but we just did not get a comfortable feeling right away. Every resident there had to use a walker or wheelchair and we didn't know if that was for safety reason or safety precautions. Also the lunch menu for that day was just a piece of pizza or a PB&J which we did not think was very adequate. For the value you would be paying a month, we thought more would be offered.

The community was tried hard to make sure all the residents to participated in the activities. The staff were good at accommodating my loved one.

As long as your loved one was not a memory care needs resident, this would be a good community. The worse your loved one gets memory care wise, they may not be able to handle their symptoms. After a short amount of time, I had to move my loved one out of the community due to this.

The community is very nice, and the staff is very nice also. My loved one has been safe in this community but we like to see some social distancing activities during covid. I would definitely recommend this community to others

My relative came to Sunrise after rehab. The room was beautiful and we added personal touches. The hands on care staff were polite, friendly and professional. This could not be said about some of the senior staff. First, my relative was told they could get what they wanted to eat. Not once! Second , the senior care manager would intimate my relative like a child. Before Covid, Paramus had a gastro virus which kept everyone on lockdown. Depression set in. The will to live disappeared and no one addressed it. You need to visit. STAY ON IT!!

We chose Sunrise of Paramus because it was spotless, close to home so I could see my mom everyday, and it was pretty. I wanted her to feel like it was an apartment not a care facility. The apartment size was good, the layout was very smart. When you walked in the studio, it was open. We could not have been happier, they treated her family. The food was pretty good, the food services director was fabulous. He tried to get my mom to eat, he would ask her what she wanted to eat and make it for her. He would stop by her room at the evenings to bring her snacks. Everyone from the receptionist to the kitchen staff was amazing, we could not ask for anything better. We had an issue with her faucet and within an hour it was fixed, they were very responsive. My favorite part about her stay here was she always had the same aid everyday, so she got to build those relationships. She was an RN herself, so she really appreciated the care she received. I would and have recommended this facility. The only thing I would suggest is more activities for vision impaired residents.

Sunrise of Paramus was not the best match for my Mom as she is not in true need of assistance. For those in need of a lot of one to one care , this Sunrise could be a perfect fit! However, If your loved one is an independent senior in need of privacy, a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment, this is not the place. Most residents spend their days sleeping or waiting for the next meal. There are events and activities for residents as they are able however the community Van never left the facility once over the two and a half months my mother was there. Mealtimes were also inconsistent experiences as plates were cleared at the table!! and the staff was often tired and impatient, in a rush to move residents out of the dining area. To be fair, the staff are required to carry their duties into mealtimes. Sunrise of Paramus isn't spacious so it is a challenge logistically for most of the activities offered in the Bistro area. For those looking for a Senior Residence, be sure to try the one month rested stay before making a final decision. As I said there are some residents at Sunrise of Paramus who love their experience and wouldn't go anywhere else. There are staff members who set the bar very high in expertise and care. Just be sure your loved one is at the stage where he or she needs a lot of attention.

Very nice place. Keeping on my list for consideration.

So far, Sunrise has been a good fit for my mother. I would recommend this community because they are taking good care of her and have good activities. My mother has partaken in exercise programs, singing, and music events. She is becoming more comfortable. Everyone has different needs and I feel that Sunrise fit hers best.

This community has on site doctors. My loved one is in the memory care unit on the third floor. The staff are nice and helpful. They are good at keeping in contact with me about my loved ones care. The community is clean and they offer daily activities. You are charged for extra services. I felt comfortable here as I was introduced to the entire staff during my tour.