Sunrise at East 56th

I recently moved my best friend's mother, who suffers from advanced Alzheimers, into Sunrise at East 56th Street in NYC. She was previously at another Sunrise in another state. The difference between the two locations can not be described in words. The entire staff at East 56th St. is AMAZING! My friend's mother is more happy than I have ever seen her. She looks 10 years younger and now has a constant smile on her face. She is now singing, playing piano again after many years and is remarkably healthier as well. I do want to give a special shout out to one of their employees at East 56th St. His name is Edwin Perez and his title is Maintenance Coordinator. He is amazing in every way! I have asked him to receive and install a bunch of things for my friend's mother's room, some of which were

Our 95 yo mom just celebrated her one year anniversary at Sunrise. We, her immediate family, live in Northern New England. We anticipated a challenging transition moving from independent living in NYC to Sunrise, and in fact, it has been, on multiple levels. It is always the human connection that makes the real difference. While the practical aspects of life at Sunrise are well coordinated and the staff is kind and supportive, I want to single out one member of the leadership team, Alyssa Friedman, LCSW, Program Director, as an exceptional person and professional. Alyssa has developed a very meaningful and compassionate relationship with our mom and with us. She has provided prompt support and insight for all of us in negotiating a changing situation over time, especially from a dis

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Sunrise at 56 while exploring assisted living options for my father, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Paige, the Director, and her team. While we ultimately chose another facility due to affordability, our experience at Sunrise was truly exceptional, and Paige played a huge role in making it so memorable. From the moment we arrived, Paige went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. She personally arranged for my father and me to be picked up from his home, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Once we arrived at the facility, we were invited to stay and watch a Knicks game together. They even provided us with a delicious dinner, and we ended up staying late into the evening enjoying the game and chatting with staff. It felt less like

I first visited Sunrise at East 56th in October 2025, accompanying a relative who was interested in possibly moving there. From the outset, I was impressed by the physical plant, the depth of the resources available (including daily activities both on campus and in the city), and the quality of the food. Most importantly, I was struck by the professionalism and commitment to their clientele of every staff person I met: the person at the front door, the receptionist on the main floor, the wait staff and chef in the dining room, the sales representatives, and the Executive Director. Every question I asked was answered in detail. The relative I accompanied ultimately made the decision to try Sunrise for a 30-day trial. Moving into an assisted living facility after a lifetime of independence

My mother has been in the Reminiscence neighborhood at Sunrise56 for over a year now, and I cannot say enough good things about the care she receives. First and foremost, the team is compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in her well-being. After more than a year, I have complete peace of mind knowing she’s in such capable and caring hands. I’m also incredibly impressed with everything else Sunrise56 offers — the food is fresh and delicious, the facilities are beautiful and well-maintained, and the activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned. It’s clear they make every effort to keep residents active, comfortable, and connected. Another thing I deeply appreciate is how they’ve connected me with other excellent care providers and resources. That extra level of support means