Trusted Assisted Living and Memory Care in NYC

We deliver a tailored approach to luxury senior assisted living and memory care on the Upper East Side that's simply unparalleled—with attentive team members committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations. Our pricing is all-inclusive of care,** so you can rest assured you’re receiving just the right level of support.

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ASSISTED LIVING

MEMORY CARE
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A Personalized Plan

We deliver highly individualized care based on each resident’s unique needs and abilities. Your Individualized Service Plan is carefully designed to nurture your physical and emotional well-being.

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Elegant Innovation

We use innovative solutions to support your independence and well-being, including voice-activated devices, safety and wellness wearables, an induction loop system, and electronic health records.

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Services Tailored to You

Our attentive team offers assistance with dressing, bathing, medication, and other wellness and personal needs. Our on-site nurses will coordinate your care with your family and healthcare providers.

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Specialized Support

In our Reminiscence Neighborhood, our trained team members provide expert, compassionate memory care to senior residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss.

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Strategic Design

Our memory care spaces are intentionally designed to promote independence, comfort, and safety, with layouts for easy navigation and carefully chosen décor to create a warm environment.

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Enriching Programs

From painting and music therapy to fitness classes and gardening, residents benefit from evidence-based, small-group and one-on-one memory care activities tailored to their passions and interests.

Our Principles of Service

To make sure we deliver on our promise at Sunrise at East 56th, we’ve developed a set of principles to guide us. These touch on every aspect of how we serve our residents and embody the philosophy behind the standard of senior living we provide. Meet the leadership team that embodies these values every day.

Preserving Dignity.

Every Sunrise at East 56th resident has their own unique dignity. As such, they receive the respect they deserve every day.

Celebrating Individuality.

There is an incredible, engaging life story behind each of our residents at Sunrise at East 56th. And we want to hear it and understand it and help add to it.

Nurturing the Spirit.

We take a holistic approach here, not focusing on just one need at a time, but always taking into consideration how each need affects the whole. The entire person is always cared for: mind, body, and spirit.

Enabling Freedom of Choice.

The residents at Sunrise at East 56th have a special connection to New York City. And it’s our mission to help them continue to do everything they love in the city they love.

Encouraging Independence.

We know the importance of being self-reliant, so we actively promote it for our residents in ways that take into consideration their unique needs.

Involving Family and Friends.

Fostering a welcoming atmosphere and keeping residents safely connected to family, friends, and community are top priorities here at Sunrise at East 56th.

The Senior Care That Sets Us Apart

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“My mother has been in the Reminiscence neighborhood for over a year now, and I cannot say enough good things about the care she receives. The team is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in her well-being. If you’re looking for a place where your loved one will be cared for with kindness, dignity, and genuine warmth, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sunrise at East 56th.”

Robin, Family Member

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Everyday Luxuries

Join a community of New Yorkers who share your interests, as well as team members and caregivers who support residents like family.

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Refined Residences

Our well-appointed senior apartments are exquisitely designed with you in mind—surrounding you with both luxury and comfort.

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A Dynamic Lifestyle

With NYC-inspired programming, beautiful amenities, engaging social events, and fine dining, there’s so much to enjoy daily.

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Innovation at Your Service

Sunrise at East 56th delivers the highest standard of care and services with our extensive technology suite. Throughout the building, you will find innovative solutions to support your independence and well-being.

eHealth Records

Sunrise CareConnect, our electronic health record system, coordinates your care needs with family and health providers.

Voice Assistance

Voice-activated devices in every room, with voice concierge services offering always-on assistance when you need it.

Hearing Assistance

Induction loop system built into the community to reduce background noise and reverberations for those with reduced hearing.

Resident Safety System

BlueBand wearables from Philips® provided to every resident and care team member, with push-for-help alerts and wellness tracking.

Book Your Personal Tour

If you’re exploring personalized assisted living and luxury memory care on the Upper East Side, we’d love to walk you through our residences and approach to care. Fill out the form, and our team will reach out to schedule a personal tour.

Rates starting at $14,136/month*

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