Sunrise of Arlington

June 2026

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Kenneth Girard

The management team, the staff, the facility itself, the activities, the food served in the dining room were all exemplary and I would certainly recommend Sunrise to anyone looking for an assisted living community for a loved one.

June 2026

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Fahad Lubega

April 2026

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Jeanette Caferelli

Sunrise (of Arlington, MA) continues to be a wonderful, safe haven for my Mother and Aunt-in-Laws (M&A-i-L) Paul Coco, and his senior coordinators (Brenda & Laura, etc,) along with the rest of the staff are always there with the reassurances of professionalism in an ever-uncertain time for our family members. Our M&A-i-L are always attended to with care and respect in a welcoming community. For a little over three years now. Mr. Coco has been our man on the inside ! Thank You!

March 2026

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Gretel Anspach

Mom spent the last 2.5 years of her life at Sunrise, and passed away shortly before her 99th birthday. Her experience there was transformative; her health and nutrition improved. She socialized a lot more with the staff and some of the residents. She took more interest in her surroundings. Her mental acuity picked up. All of this because the staff there really care about the residents and always go out of their way to make the residents feel respected and cared about. I highly recommend Sunrise of Arlington.

October 2025

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David Robinson

I can’t speak highly enough about our experience with Sunrise of Arlington. My mother moved in recently and absolutely loves it. The staff here is truly exceptional, especially the RCD Allen and DCR Jenafer,”professional, compassionate, and attentive to every resident’s needs. They treat everyone like family, taking the time to get to know each resident personally and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and valued. The facility itself is bright, clean, and beautifully maintained. My mother especially enjoys the garden courtyard where she can safely walk her small dog. The peace of mind we have knowing she is in such good hands is priceless. Sunrise of Arlington has truly exceeded my family's expectations, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care and kindness they’ve shown. Highly recommended to any family looking for a safe, supportive, and joyful environment for their loved ones in The Greater Boston area.

August 2025

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galina shaumyan

From the day my mother moved into Sunrise Assisted Living, I knew she was in a place where people truly cared ” not just for her medical needs, but for her as a person. The team treated her with respect, patience, and warmth, creating an environment where she felt safe, valued, and at home. The team always greeted my mother with a smile, their compassion extended to our whole family ” keeping us informed, listening to our concerns, and offering comfort and reassurance when we needed it most. In her final days, the kindness and gentleness shown by the Sunrise team were remarkable. They provided attentive, tender care, preserving her dignity until the very end. They also supported us, allowing us to be present with her while they quietly managed everything else with grace and professionalism. I am deeply grateful for the dedication and care of everyone at Sunrise Assisted Living. Knowing my mother spent her last weeks surrounded by such compassion is a gift I will never forget.

August 2025

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Lisa Craig

Our experience at Sunrise has been excellent. The staff is top notch--patient, kind, friendly, responsive and thoughtful. We have found the facility clean and inviting to residents and their families, and food delicious. Sunrise of Arlington is a community with a warm and comforting environment for seniors who need extra support in daily living.

July 2025

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Holly Salmon

My parents have lived at Sunrise for three years and have had an excellent experience. The staff is professional, communicative and caring, treating everyone (residents and family members alike) as if they are members of their own family. My parents occupied a companion unit, which was a perfect size for two people. They have enjoyed the activities and rave about the delicious food! My mother regularly takes walks along the bike path and shops on Mass Ave. When my father's health declined, the Sunrise team was incredibly helpful in working with his personal healthcare team and then hospice, while comforting my mother and managing all of our needs through a very difficult time. After he passed away, the staff found a smaller unit for my mom and helped her to adjust to life on her own. It is so comforting to know that my parents are so well cared for and I'm not quite sure how we would have navigated the past few years without the amazing team at Sunrise.

July 2025

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Jay Patapanian

Just a shout out to the well run and organized Sunrise of Arlington. My beloved mother was a resident here for 6+ years and I cannot praise the entire staff, from the dishwasher, housekeeping staff, to the resident care director, front desk, the cooks, chef, dining coordinator, and each and every team member for their unwavering support, care and love of my mom on literally an hourly basis. She was treated like their own family member which made my initial trepidation of her care and safety literally vanish from day one. My mother was loved, cared for with compassionate caring and patience during some challenging times. Bravo to the entire staff and team members who looked after my mom with an extraordinary hats off to the entire team in the memory care unit who looked after her like their own family member. I am forever indebted to each of them for keeping my blessed mother safe and comfortable. I love you all.

April 2025

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Patricia Mian

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!!!

April 2025

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Mark Ardolino

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.

March 2025

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Dan English

When everything returns to normal, the Sunrise of Arlington (SOA) can be a terrific place to live, thanks to the wonderful staff and location. The Sunrise Nursing Staff is quite professional, and quickly responsive to calls from any patient emergency call button. I've lived at Sunrise for approx 3.5 years; the Covid Virus resulted in well-monitored, Life Safety guidelines; and the active approach is successful for SOA. The location allows it to feel healthy to simply look outside at the trees, to spot a bird type you may have never seen before, or a personal favorite. And to enjoy the movements of nature due to the blowing winds, and some surrounding hill areas. There are wonderful day to day writings provided, from a very creative Sunrise employee, who is also a master piano player and a great story teller. Such stories will also be presented when the Sunrise bus rides are allowed to go back into use. The Sunrise employees are also very nice, so many of them being parents, who feel-good being "away at work, just for a little while", as a "break from their kids!" : ) An unexpected perk is just how terrific the meals are, this is a wonderful part of living here. The general staff are very kind, and patient in speaking with those of us who have (very) poor hearing. Pierre is a very professional and kind Chef, and truly positive in saying "hello" to some of us old-timers, when time allows. Pierre offers the Professional sense of kindness to others, and such well prepared foods; true professional manners to remind us all of the good life. The surrounding yard areas are kept in excellent condition. Our views from from any side of the Sunrise building are beautiful throughout the year. The building is also kept in perfect operational condition, along with the required response to keep the customers happy. Which ruins our favorite hobby: Complaining! It's all good, a very nice place to live.

February 2025

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Parke Wilde

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.

January 2025

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Dee McWilliams

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.

December 2024

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Frank Armenio

Generally good in all areas with the exception of the nursing staff. Communication and accessibility is the main issue.

October 2024

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William Hees

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.

April 2024

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Vincenzo Rizza

I am Vincenzo’s Son-in-LawI 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 dignityand 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.

April 2024

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Hillyer Thayer

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.

April 2024

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Judith Johnson

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!

January 2024

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Ellen Reedy

My father-in-law has been at sunrise for a few years. The staff are very caring and do a great job, but sometimes it feels like there are not enough staff. The music that is brought in and also played by Mary is wonderful. The location is fantastic for walking on the bike path or going to several restaurants and Trader Joe’s. The outdoor space is beautiful. Communication is good for general news, but sometimes lacking with specific information about loved ones.

September 2023

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Ruth Kava

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!

August 2023

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Madeleine McAuliffe

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.

August 2023

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Terry McElroy

I love this place for its location, wonderful caring staff and the welcoming nature. Shah has been a wonderful help in transitioning Mom to Assisted Living.

December 2022

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Amanda Marsh

My grandfather spent a few months at Sunrise and our family was incredibly disappointed with the service he received. The staff would refuse to get him up in the morning or put him to bed. One evening my husband and I drove from over an hour away to put my 94 year old grandfather in bed because they claimed they did not have enough staff. There were a few staff members who even shared with our family that other staff purposely wouldn't help him. We are thankful for the staff who got him to the hospital at the end when he was sick.

November 2022

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Jay Scotland

May 2022

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Jeevan Mathew

Sunrise provides great services. Thank you very much.

December 2021

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John Moulton

Sunrise saved my aunt’s life by having daily structure or routines. She has been there almost a year after Trasfered her there from a nursing home who put her on hospice while recovering from a broken hip.

June 2021

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sandra abbott

The atmosphere at Sunrise is warm and inviting. Common areas are spacious and the apartments are pleasing. The grounds and especially the back garden are lovely. The staff is respectful but caring too, and always helpful. They have done as much as possible to deal with the limitations of covid. I am looking forward to more activities returning. The first time I walked into Sunrise I knew it was the place for my mom.

November 2020

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Karen Cudmore

I love the smile app! Thanks for finding another way to keep us informed about our loved ones during a time when we are not able to be with them as often as in the past. I really appreciate all your efforts to keep them happy, healthy and enjoying themselves.

August 2020

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SHARON ASLanian

January 2020

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Jan Koss

My Mom has been a resident in the memory unit at Sunrise Arlington for 5 years. My family has been extremely happy with the care she has received over this period of time. The staff is wonderful! The caregivers address the day to day needs so Mom is always well groomed, comfortable and content. The activities staff brings joy and vibrancy to the daily life of the residents. The Director is always available to families and staff, and is able to make things happen. My family is lucky to have the Sunrise Team as part of our extended family.

January 2020

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Norma Coates

My mom was at Sunrise for 10 years, until she was a few weeks away from 90 years old. Toward the end of her stay, she needed more help that Sunrise could provide, but that was because of her age and cognitive status, not Sunrise. She is now in a nursing home. Overall, Sunrise was great for mom. She made good friends and as long as she was able, took advantage of outings and activities. She especially liked the musical events. The space, indoors and out, is comfortable and welcoming. The management does its best to involve residents in activities. She was the subject of a local school project pairing residents with grade schoolers who wrote about their lives. Until she was no longer able, she participated in things like arranging the flowers on dining tables, and chair exercise classes, to name just a few things. She loved the food, too! I do not live in the US and was managing her care from afar. I am grateful to the staff, especially the direct caregivers, who treated her like their own mothers. They kept a good eye on her, and took care of some of her personal needs as her ability to do certain daily tasks declined. Staff was always quick to contact me if an issue arose. Given the number of residents, I was impressed with her personal care. It wasn't the same as having her at home, of course, but I did not have to worry about her and she was happy and respected. We were both sad to say goodbye to Sunrise.

October 2017

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Jacqui Pratt

Grateful to all at Sunrise. The staff I find to be kind and compassionate. At ease knowing my mother is being taking care of.