Sunrise of Burlington in Massachusetts has a purpose-built design with homelike architecture and nicely kept gardens that people can walk around in, so folks feel settled and safe here, and the views look out on suburban neighborhoods, forests, and even the local town baseball field, so you get that cozy feeling but close to what you need. The apartments come with full carpeting, kitchenettes, bathrooms with safety bars, and emergency call systems, and there's Wi-Fi, cable, and satellite TV in the units for those who want to keep up with the news or catch a show, and you can even have your own pets-though no small dogs or cats are allowed. There's a nurse who checks in each month, plus RNs and medication care managers on site, with staff always around, even through the night, and a doctor available if needed, and the community's got wheelchair access everywhere for people who use chairs or need other mobility help.
People get housekeeping, laundry, trash removal, linen service, and room service if needed, so life day-to-day's meant to be as hassle-free as it can get for folks, and there's an in-house chef making scratch-made meals every day, with a restaurant-style dining room, Sunday brunches, chef demos, and guest meal options available, and snacks from the bistro whenever you want. Common areas are tastefully furnished and include a formal living room, lounges, a library, activity and computer rooms, and a coffee shop, and outside you're able to spend time on the patio or walk in the gardens, with indoor and outdoor common areas where people can just sit and visit or join in on one of the group activities. There's a fitness room where people can do exercise classes or tai chi and other fitness programs, and there's also technology-enabled safety features like bracelet alarms and wandering alerts to help keep people who might try to leave the property safe.
Sunrise of Burlington provides care across a wide range, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, respite stays, short-term stays, Dignity Home Care, and home care, with special attention to memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia using programs like the Reminiscence Program and the Terrace Club, and there's even a dedicated building for memory care so those who might wander or get confused have extra supports built right in, and behavioral care for folks who need more help managing tough symptoms. Each person gets their own individualized service plan, so care can adapt as someone's needs change, and there's support for aging in place in the same community, whether someone needs a little help or a lot, and this place is also licensed as a NA facility and checked by A Place for Mom to help keep quality in line.
You find all sorts of activities here-arts and crafts, book clubs, gardening, art, music, TED talks, computer classes, intergenerational gatherings, exercise, yoga, brain fitness, educational lectures, social events, cookoffs, Sunday brunches, and outings to local spots, and there are even activities for people who need extra support to join in, plus a full-time activity director keeps the schedule full. There's a model suite for tours, and the apartments look onto nice exterior gardens or neighborhood views, and folks can visit the on-site salon for hair or grooming. There's help for daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and even special services if someone needs diabetic care, incontinence care, or rehab like physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and folks can get medical, dental, or podiatrist visit services without having to leave the community.
The Sunrise CareConnect electronic health record system tracks care and keeps things consistent, and for those thinking ahead, there's support for veterans' affairs aid, hospice care for those facing a serious illness, and even services for family caregivers and short stays so everybody gets the help they need. Transportation's always available for doctor's visits, shopping trips, or outings, and there's parking if guests or residents still drive. The place is pet-friendly (with exceptions for small dogs and cats), staff are available 24 hours a day, and there's a family-like feeling with a focus on comfort, safety, and keeping residents both active and connected.
