Sunrise of Arlington

My mother lived 6 years in this pleasant and caring community, with lots of bustle and activity, in a fine location near the retail, restaurants, the Minuteman Bikeway, and the Arlington Reservoir pond.

Just coming on here to thank the sunrise community for there great care of my mother for the past 6 months. They are a first class place that was clean caring loving and very supportive and helpful to my mother. My mother got great care here I felt very comfortable and safe leaving my mother here they are very hands on. Every single health care provider here was amazing I cannot thank them enough for all they have done. Definitely recommend this facility for anyone’s loved one’s. Thank you sunrise you guys were amazing I will always be thankful for all that was done.

We were so pleased with the reception our family member received when he came to Sunrise of Arlington. Everyone, especially Jen and Shah, was extremely welcoming and helpful. In fact, Shah went out of his way to contact us with an update on his progress.

My brother has been in respite at Sunrise of Arlington for a few weeks. His studio is spacious and convenient, the bathroom was designed with safety in mind. I can't praise the staff enough: in particular Shah and Jennafer have been involved way above the call of duty. I get phone calls and messages telling me how he's getting on, which I very much appreciate. In general, the facility is bright , clean, and cheerful, with an enclosed garden out back that provides lovely plantings. The dietary staff aims to please--they will, with a little notice, cook up a favorite dish. And in general, the food is quite good--I was pleasantly surprised-really didn't seem like institutional cooking. The menus are varied, and there are numerous options. The residents seem to be a mixture of people who are mostly independent, and there are quite a few men, which was not the case with other facilities we visited. In all, I thought Sunrise definitely deserved its 5 stars!

The facility is updated, comfortable and homey. The staff are friendly, approachable and helpful.

Since moving to Sunrise my aunt has flourished. She has gone from telling people that she had been kidnapped to enjoying her stay and to be able to socialize, her favorite thing to do. She has gone from a frightening 96lbs. Person to a healthy 107lbs. This has been a very positive experience for her and a wonderful fit. I can’t say enough positive things about the staff, friendly, supportive, empathetic and caring.

My mother lived at Sunrise of Arlington for four years—initially in Independent Living, then in Memory Care as her care needs increased. Throughout her time there, Mom was always safe, well-fed, and it was clear the staff had her best interests in mind. We first learned of Sunrise because my then-teenage sons performed there occasionally with their chamber music group. Sunrise frequently brings in outside entertainment, hosting performances for residents, sometimes during holiday banquets and sometimes just for a pleasant afternoon gathering. When Mom moved in, she was able to bring her two cats and a digital piano, which Sunrise welcomed completely. Although she eventually could no longer take care of the cats (we found them a nice new home), her piano playing remained a vital connection for her. Sunrise has three pianos in common areas, and the staff often encouraged Mom to play for the other residents. They were always finding ways to increase residents' enjoyment and engagement. My interactions with Sunrise were consistently positive. The staff were welcoming during my visits and responsive to any questions about care, billing, etc. Even when once we had a complicated situation between Sunrise, Mom’s insurance, and me, everything turned out well. Additionally, the nursing staff carefully monitored Mom's health and proactively communicated any concerns that needed attention, which gave me tremendous peace of mind.

My friends and relatives want to know “What’s it like living at Sunrise?”. Cab drivers and other casual acquaintances ask “What’s that Sunrise place like?”. I am a resident at Sunrise of Arlington MA and I can tell you it’s like living in an individual apartment of a condominium complex. Support staff members, from the person who cleans the floor to the executive director, make everything work in the community and feel more like extended family members than employees who punch a time clock. Each resident’s day is filled with voluntary activities. The following are some examples. Daily we have a chair exercise session to promote muscle tone, full range of motion, and good circulation. Several times a week we exercise to music; other days we use stretch bands, foam noodles, or one to three pound weights. Opportunities for meditation and for religious devotion are available during the week. Monthly, a local Roman Catholic parish priest serves communion to interested residents. Once a month, in-house nurses collect residents’ vital statistics to compile individual benchmarks and to ensure the overall health of the community. Periodically, physical therapy and wellness staff offer lectures and discussions on timely health subjects. Past examples included: Hearing Health, Does the Shoe Fit?, and Nutrition Tips. Residents take weekly excursions on the Sunrise Van. Destinations include shopping centers, favorite restaurants, local parks, and other scenic spots. Yes, we do get out of the Sunrise facility! Several times a month, local musicians provide concerts of classical, jazz, and contemporary musical offerings. And the Boston area is burgeoning with interesting and talented musicians. Other voluntary group activities include educational topics from the Great Courses, choral singing, viewing travelogues of domestic and foreign locations, arts and crafts including sketching and painting, and early evening viewings and weekend matinees of classic and contemporary movies. And now on to food. We eat meals in small groups in the dining room. Support staff members ensure that all residents come to meals. If a resident is not feeling well, that resident may receive meals in his or her room until that resident is well. Otherwise, all residents eat in the dining room because communal dining is an important social activity. Also, I mention food because everyone wants to know if the food is good, whether the food under discussion if from the local high school cafeteria, a friend’s home, a new restaurant, or Sunrise. The food at Sunrise is fresh and tasty. Breakfast is made to residents’ orders whether the meal consists of tea and toast, cold or hot cereal, fresh fruit and yogurt, just coffee, eggs and bacon, or all of the above. And there are daily specials such as Monday’s muffins or Wednesday’s waffles. Lunch and dinner begin with appetizer salad and soup. The salads are made fresh daily and most soup is prepared from scratch in-house. Several hot entrees are on offer daily or a resident can choose from a variety of sandwiches on a choice of breads, or hot dogs, beef burgers, or veggie burgers. Typical entrees run from barbecued chicken with vegetables and mac and cheese, fish and chips with cole-slaw, beef and broccoli stir fry with rice, and London broil with baked potato and green beans. Fruit with cottage cheese is available also. Desserts including ice cream are offered with both lunch and dinner. Hot and cold beverages are provided. In the summer months, we have weekly barbecues in the backyard. Yes, we have beautiful grounds where residents can walk or sit and relax. All enjoy the seasonal flowers and birds and just being in the out-of-doors. That was my brief description of what it’s like at Sunrise. I participate in most of the activities I mentioned and I like it here. Stop by one of our locations and take a tour of that community’s facility. We would be glad to meet you and show you around.

Mom has been there a year now and we both continue to be very happy with everything about the place from the basics like food, cleanliness, and lighting to the extraordinary care and affection that the staff lavish on the residents. I would absolutely recommend Sunrise Arlington for anyone in search of high quality assisted living.

My sister just completed two months of respite care at Sunrise and my family and I were extremely pleased with the care she received. My own personal experience in visiting my sister at Sunrise is that the staff were all so helpful and willing to help my sister with anything she needed. They are a very friendly group and special thanks to Jenafer, Lynne, Karen and the chef (I’m not sure of his name, but a great guy with a we aim to please attitude). More importantly, thank you for the kindness extended to my sister during her stay. Nobody desires to be away from home under these circumstances, but my sister herself said that the time flew by, which is a very good sign of the care she received. Sunrise is a very cheerful looking place which really helps with mental attitude. So, thank you to all!

My mom was only here for a short time before she passed, sadly. But during that time she was more social and positive than I’d seen her in a long time. The caregivers were very kind and communicative, the activity coordinators were welcoming, and the managers were always available. I would highly recommend this place!

I am Vincenzo’s Son-in-Law…I am not normally one to espouse the good, bad or indifferent, in public forums, still, I’d like to briefly describe my experience with moving my in-laws (Mother, Father, and Aunt) to an Adult Assisted Living Community (AALC) thus far - About me; while I am certainly ready for most that comes at me and well, equipped with an unmistakable New York City attitude with a personal moniker of ‘not too much surprises me’, easy is fast-becoming the name of the game. After many visits to several AALC’s that included a wellness/nursing staff and a secure memory care program, my wife and I decided to entrust the help, care and expertise of Mr. Paul Coco and his staff at Sunrise Assisted Living, in Arlington, MA. Sunrise, not surprisingly appears on the facade, as most would expect in a private AALC; bright, sunny, almost hotel-like, but with a community feel. While location, and costs were some of our major concerns, other ingredients we were looking for like meals, activities and staffing and in-house medical care were also important. It has been a little over a year now, and I feel as comfortable as ever at Sunrise. Mr. Coco and his staff, while I am certain have their hands full with the daily challenges of running a community of aging residents have made me and my family part of their family. The wellness/ nursing staff headed by “Watertown”, we’ll call her, continues to exceed and amaze in their profession; care, attention and compassion for my family. The dining staff always seems to have their hands full at mealtimes - oh boy - always makes sure everyone is well attended to with the ever-important task of providing palatable, restaurant-like meals and service. Maintenance and everyday facility accommodations are attentive and seamless and run with the smoothness of an oil-less compressor, seriously. Billing and supporting management is always at the ready for questions and service requests, along with financial and individual wellness updates as well as community activity information which is relayed to us on a regular basis. With the passing of my Father-in-Law, I am heartened with the coming and goings of residents. My solace is knowing that his time along with the other former residents at Sunrise was as pure as the sun with happiness and dignity…and a full stomach! Now, in closing; I have to say that it is almost as if I need to pinch myself every time we visit. Last but certainly not least; the reception staff is always, always warm and welcoming. And, with the occasionally-inevitable hiccups along the way not withstanding, having to move and entrust the wellbeing of your family with a new and unfamiliar environment full of strangers is not easy, for anyone, I am sure - something Mr. Coco certainly understands how to allay with the utmost graciousness.”

After having lived at Sunrise of Arlington for over 5 years, my mother very recently passed away. The first 2 1/2 years she lived on an independent living floor and participated in as many activities as she could before Covid hit. My mom really enjoyed the social life she was developing at Sunrise. As her needs increased, my mom received additional services from the Sunrise Care Team. My family was so very thankful our mother was being looked after by people who genuinely cared for her. As her condition deteriorated, staff really looked out for her. The second half of her time at Sunrise, my mother lived in the Memory Care Reminicence Program. The Reminicence staff was like family. Not only did they treat my mother with dignity, they treated every resident with care, compassion and dignity. When my mother passed, the staff mourned her loss with us. It meant the world to my family to know how much they cared. I will be forever grateful for the dedicated and compassionate care team, nursing staff, and concierge team at Sunrise of Arlington.

Family member recently moved to Sunrise from another facility and am so impressed with Sunrise. The staff are respectful and friendly and the nursing staff are easy to work with and competent helping family members if a medical issue arises (Appreciate as a NP). Activities are appropriate and engaging I highly recommend!!!

The ratio of men:women was higher than at other places we visited. Residents seemed very friendly. Environment was very pleasant, with a nice garden space out back. Security was good without being intrusive. Staff was really very helpful.I would highly recommend it.