Sunrise of Gardner Park Costs & Pricing
Sunrise of Gardner Park offers a range of living options with monthly costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided at their facility. The pricing for a semi-private room is $7,170, which is significantly higher than the averages for both Essex County at $5,800 and the state of Massachusetts at $5,805. For those seeking more privacy, a studio room is available at $8,520, again outpacing county and state comparisons of $5,255 and $5,312 respectively. Finally, the one-bedroom option comes with a monthly fee of $9,690, considerably exceeding both the county's average of $5,514 and Massachusetts' average of $5,349. While these costs are notably above local benchmarks, they underscore the specialized care and enhanced lifestyle features that Sunrise of Gardner Park provides to its residents.
| Floor plans | Sunrise of Gardner Park | Essex County | Massachusetts |
|---|
| Semi-Private | $7,170 | $5,800 | $5,805 |
| Studio | $8,520 | $5,255 | $5,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $9,690 | $5,514 | $5,349 |
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Overall Review of Sunrise of Gardner Park
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28 reviews mention this
Care teams get consistent praise
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, respectful, and attentive.
Many reviewers highlight kind, patient care and say staff treat residents with respect. Several comments specifically connect day-to-day support to needs related to dementia, including help through transitions and ongoing responsiveness to changes. A few negative reviews mention staffing and support falling short, including moments when caregivers seemed unavailable, but the majority frame care as dependable and reassuring.
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18 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept, and home-like
Reviewers repeatedly mention a clean, well-maintained environment with a home-like feel.
Across assisted living and memory care comments, reviewers point to cleanliness, well-kept common areas, and rooms that feel comfortable. Families also describe the building and grounds as maintained and attractive, including courtyard and landscaping details. A couple of reviews raise concerns about meal-time organization or finding caregivers, but the facility upkeep is still frequently mentioned as a positive.
differentiator
10 reviews mention this
Memory care and dementia support
Memory care experience stands out in reviews for dementia-related support and routines.
Several reviewers describe positive experiences in the memory care unit, including staff involvement with cognitive-appropriate activities. Families also mention help related to dementia care needs and reassurance during difficult transitions. The community also offers medication management and incontinence care as care services, which aligns with why nursing support comes up often in residents’ day-to-day experiences.
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8 reviews mention this
Dining and food quality vary
Food is a frequent topic, with most comments positive and a few meal-service complaints.
Many reviewers say meals look appetizing and describe food as good or delicious. Others mention difficulty judging meals due to diet needs like pureed food. On the less-positive side, a couple of reviews criticize meal times as disorganized or noisy for certain residents, including concerns about calm dining and access in the kitchen area.
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14 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Reviewers commonly mention frequent activities that help residents stay engaged.
Families describe an active schedule that includes group activities like bingo and exercise, along with off-site outings and seasonal events. Some memory care reviewers also say activities are appropriate for cognitive needs, and others mention participation like walks with caregivers. A few tours or early impressions describe fewer stimulating activities or that the schedule may feel limited at certain times, but engagement is a recurring theme overall.
caveat
5 reviews mention this
Cost and move-in terms draw complaints
Pricing is frequently described as expensive, and move-in fees are a specific concern.
Several reviewers say the community was out of their price range or that it felt expensive, especially in comparison with what they expected for room size. One review calls out move-in fees and explains that they are not reimbursed if a resident leaves within a month. Even where the experience is positive, cost limits come up as a reason families did not move forward.
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.
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Beautician on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Respite or short term stays offered
Gen Edw L Logan International (13 miles away)
Incontinence care
Medication management
Meals provided
Sign-language fluent staff with 24/7 supervision in a garden-like, homey setting.
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