Sunrise of Scottsdale sits in a quiet Scottsdale neighborhood, close to downtown's shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, and when you walk up you'll see the homey exterior and lots of flowers, then inside there are comfortable sitting areas, big windows, and friendly staff who have been there over 10 years, always ready with a smile, and you'll often spot their community dog or cat curled up nearby as well as small pets visiting or even living with residents, up to about 25 pounds. Residents can choose from studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with tall ceilings and an efficient layout, and every room has access to inviting spaces indoors and out, like the third-floor patio garden, cinema-style movie area, arts and crafts room, and even places for outdoor BBQs and socials, and you'll see daily activities going on, from walking groups and bistro coffee to bingo, music, movies, offsite events, and plenty of arts and socials, which keeps the community lively.
The kitchen offers a range of meals with regular, vegetarian, and low sodium diets, and there's dining assistance and adaptive equipment when needed, plus choices like mechanical soft, puree, or thickened foods if a resident has trouble eating, and the staff checks that everyone gets nutrition that fits their doctor's plan. There's help with all activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management, with nurses on site every day and on call 24/7, and the team can help with glucose checks, oxygen, catheter and ostomy care, incontinence, two-person assisted transfers, mechanical lifts, and monitoring of weight and vital signs, and residents get help getting to appointments with complimentary transportation-it comes in handy, since visiting doctors, nurses, podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and specialists are coordinated right from the facility and you can stay on site for routine or stat lab tests, X-rays, EKGs, or Doppler studies.
The building is licensed for 110 assisted living beds and can take residents 55 and older, including men and women, and accepts those with increased needs like elopement risk or bowel and bladder incontinence, with secure areas for memory care-like the Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club-for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and they use technology to help prevent wandering and keep everyone safe. Folks with changing care requirements can stay as needs increase, since services include independent living, assisted living, home care (Dignity Home Care), skilled nursing, hospice, short-term stays, rehabilitation, and memory care, so most people don't have to move again if their condition changes, plus there's respite care and aging in place support, with devotional services on site too. Staff, including nurses and aides who are awake and available 24 hours a day, have CPR training and keep high infection control standards.
Everything begins with a thorough assessment to create an Individual Service Plan, and that's reviewed regularly, so each person gets personalized care, and throughout it all, residents can take part in group or private therapies (physical, occupational, speech), use adaptive equipment, and join activities that help with wellness-there's even a focus on social connection and dignity with thoughtful touches like beautician and barber services, laundry, housekeeping, full tubs, fresh flowers around the halls, and a no-smoking rule inside. Many families appreciate the friendly atmosphere, familiar faces, and that the community's been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for both Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care for 2024. It's a straightforward option for seniors who want a range of medical support, comfortable living spaces, a variety of activities, pet companionship, and a bit of garden to enjoy or relax in, with experienced caregivers always on hand.
