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Sunrise Of Sunnyvale

Sunrise Of Sunnyvale is an assisted living and memory care community in Sunnyvale, CA.

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  • Interior

    A spacious lobby area featuring a wooden staircase, reception desk, and elegant decor.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom interior with a single bed, bedside tables, and a small dining area by the window.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace flanked by bookshelves and two comfortable armchairs.
  • Building

    A residential building with landscaped surroundings on a sunny day.
  • Architecture

    A spacious hotel lobby featuring a grand staircase and a reception desk, elegantly illuminated with modern lighting.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, armchairs, and large windows.
  • Dining

    A well-lit dining room with elegantly set tables and chairs, featuring large windows that allow natural light to flood the space.
  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio featuring comfortable seating under a wooden pergola, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room interior with a wooden vanity, upholstered chairs, and decorative artwork.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy seating area with armchairs and large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.
  • Floor Plan

    A 3D-rendered floor plan of a small apartment with one bedroom, living area, kitchen, and bathroom.
  • Patio

    A sunny patio with wicker furniture and decorative plants offers a relaxing outdoor space.
  • Bathroom

    A clean and organized bathroom with green towels and wall art.
  • Kitchenette

    A cozy living space featuring a kitchenette, an armchair with floral patterns, and a vibrant abstract painting on the wall.

633 South Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 124 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Sunrise Of Sunnyvale Costs & Pricing

Sunrise of Sunnyvale offers a range of living options with costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided in this desirable location. The monthly rates for a semi-private room start at $7,920, significantly higher than the Santa Clara County average of $3,943 and California's average of $3,333. For those seeking more privacy, studio accommodations are available at $9,480, again surpassing both county and state averages. One-bedroom units are priced at $10,740, while two-bedroom options reach $11,280 - both notably above local and state benchmarks. While the prices at Sunrise of Sunnyvale may exceed those found elsewhere in the region and state, they reflect a commitment to exceptional care and community engagement distinctive to their offerings.

Floor plansSunrise Of SunnyvaleSanta Clara CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$7,920$3,943$3,333
Studio$9,480$5,155$4,145
1 Bedroom$10,740$5,861$4,340
2 Bedrooms$11,280$7,339$5,270

Overall Review of Sunrise Of Sunnyvale

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff feels attentive and kind

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff members as welcoming, kind, and easy to communicate with. Many comments highlight caregivers and wellness/medical team members being attentive to needs and staying on top of day-to-day support. Several reviewers also mention specific staff by name, describing a personal, helpful approach when questions come up or issues need solving.

differentiator 20 reviews mention this

Dining stands out for taste

Food quality is one of the most consistent positives in reviews.

Multiple reviews say the meals are delicious and that the dining experience feels better than a typical facility setting. Residents and visitors mention enjoying the menu, including choices for different needs, and families sometimes describe how meals support comfort and routine. One review also calls out lower-salt and no-butter preparation, while another notes a wish for more vegetable options, showing that preferences can vary.

  • A well-lit dining room with elegantly set tables and chairs, featuring large windows that allow natural light to flood the space.
common 22 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe regular activities that help them stay involved.

Reviews frequently mention a busy schedule of activities, with favorites like Bingo, live entertainment, and music-led events. Several reviewers say the activities team is proactive about ideas and getting residents participating, including tailoring engagement when possible. Even when someone notes preferences for more individual time, they still describe having options and support to join events.

common 16 reviews mention this

Home-like cleanliness and comfort

Many reviews emphasize a clean, well-kept environment.

A repeated theme is cleanliness—common areas and rooms are described as tidy and well maintained. Families also describe the atmosphere as comfortable and home-like rather than institutional. A few reviews raise concerns about cleanliness in specific situations, but most comments frame upkeep as a strength and something reassuring for visitors and families.

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Medical support and medication help

Residents and families describe strong medical and medication support.

Several reviews mention nurses, med-techs, and care managers being on top of needs, including medication management. Families describe how medical staff help with support and problem-solving, and one reviewer mentions medication-related adjustments after an evaluation. There are also complaints from a smaller number of reviewers about communication and support at higher care needs, so results can depend on the individual situation.

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Cost is frequently described as high

Pricing is a common concern, with several reviewers calling it expensive.

Multiple reviewers state the community is more expensive than expected or than other options they considered. Some reviews mention concerns about how costs are explained or that pricing can change after move-in based on care needs. A few families also bring up billing/communication issues, while others say increases were reversed or that the overall care was worth it—suggesting mixed experiences with transparency and value.

common 2 reviews mention this

Near shops and health services

Reviews mention convenient access to nearby places and errands.

At least a couple of reviewers note the community’s location as helpful for day-to-day needs, including nearby shops. One review also mentions transportation support for errands like picking up items. Nearby options include restaurants close by and major medical facilities within a few miles.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 103 resident community capacity 103 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Jose International (7 miles away) San Jose International (7 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (24 miles away) San Francisco International (24 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Pet-focused programs Pet-focused programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sunnyvale, California offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple hospitals, pharmacies, and physicians within a short distance, residents can easily access healthcare services. The proximity to various dining options ranging from fast food chains to casual eateries like Starbird and Madras Cafe provides ample choices for dining out. Additionally, transportation options such as the Caltrain stations and U-Haul Moving & Storage make it easy for seniors to get around the area. Parks like Grant Park and Serra Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living experience with accessibility to essential services and leisure activities suitable for seniors.

Restaurants

  • Starbird (0.1 miles)
  • Madras Cafe (0.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.2 miles)
  • Steins Beer Garden (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Surgery Center Mountain View (0.4 miles)
  • El Camino Hospital (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1 miles)
  • Sunnyvale Caltrain Station (1.6 miles)
  • Mountain View Caltrain Station (1.7 miles)
  • Apple Park Transit Center (3.9 miles)
  • Santa Clara Transit Center (6.9 miles)
  • Santa Clara Caltrain Station (6.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Melchor Pavilion (1.3 miles)
  • Silicon Valley Eye Physicians (1.5 miles)
  • Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System (2 miles)
  • VHC Sunnyvale Clinic (2 miles)
  • Vaughn, Sarah Spring Fertility Management (3.7 miles)
  • Abbott Vascular (4.1 miles)
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation (4.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12 & IMAX (1.5 miles)
  • ShowPlace ICON at San Antonio Centre (3.5 miles)
  • AMC Mercado 20 (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Grant Park (2.1 miles)
  • Serra Park (2.2 miles)
  • Evandale Park (2.2 miles)
  • Stevenson Park (2.6 miles)
  • Seven Seas Park (2.9 miles)
  • Rancho San Antonio County Park (3 miles)
  • Ponderosa Park (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Sunright Tea Studio (2.6 miles)
  • Caffe Macs (3.3 miles)
  • 7 Leaves Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Boba Bliss (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)
  • Apple Park CafĂŠ (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

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