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Sunrise of Morris Plains

Sunrise of Morris Plains is an assisted living and memory care community in Morris Plains, NJ.

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  • Interior

    A compact kitchenette with a small fridge, wooden cabinets, and decorative wall art.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, television, and large window.
  • Building

    A beautiful building with Victorian-style architecture surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a wooden dining set and a television in the background.
  • Landscaping

    A cozy outdoor patio area featuring a round glass table surrounded by cushioned chairs under a pergola, with a view of the garden and house in the background.
  • Floor Plan

    A one-bedroom apartment floor plan with detailed layout and room arrangement.

209 Littleton Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

To contact a resident: (973) 538-7878

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

4.4 from 82 reviews
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4 stars
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Sunrise of Morris Plains Costs & Pricing

Sunrise of Morris Plains offers a range of living options with cost structures that reflect the unique demands of its residents. For a two-bedroom unit, the monthly fee is $5,730, presenting a competitive alternative to both Morris County and New Jersey averages, which are $6,656 and $6,216 respectively. However, for those considering semi-private accommodations, the price of $7,230 is notably higher than both the county and state averages of $5,850 and $5,068. The studio option at Sunrise stands at $8,610; again this exceeds local and state benchmarks of $6,152 and $5,286. Finally, one-bedroom units are offered at $11,910 - substantially more than the county's average of $11,687 and strikingly above New Jersey's average of $5,994. Overall, while some options present a favorable cost comparison within the Morris County area when looking at shared living arrangements or two bedrooms specifically, others may seem less economical in light of broader market trends for similar services throughout New Jersey.

Floor plansSunrise of Morris PlainsMorris CountyNew Jersey
2 Bedrooms$5,730$6,656$6,216
Semi-Private$7,230$5,850$5,068
Studio$8,610$6,152$5,286
1 Bedroom$11,910$11,687$5,994

Overall Review of Sunrise of Morris Plains

common 36 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff show up

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring and responsive.

A large share of reviewers focus on how kind, caring, and attentive the staff feels day to day. Several mention that staff learns residents’ preferences and communicates with families, including calling back promptly and proactively sharing updates. Others describe the staff as protective of residents’ safety and dignity, and several single out specific team members during the move-in period and ongoing support.

common 19 reviews mention this

Dining gets mostly positive feedback

Dining is generally described as good, with variety offered to residents.

Many reviews mention that meals are enjoyable, with some residents praising the food as excellent or very good. Several reviewers also describe the dining setup positively, including the look of the dining area and that residents have choices. A smaller set of comments is less favorable, including complaints that food wasn’t as good or that dining service needed to move faster.

  • A cozy dining room with a wooden dining set and a television in the background.
common 22 reviews mention this

Facility feels clean and home-like

Reviewers frequently mention cleanliness and a home-like atmosphere.

Cleanliness comes up again and again, with multiple reviewers describing the building as very clean and well kept. Many also say the community doesn’t feel overly institutional, emphasizing a warm, home-like atmosphere. Grounds and shared spaces are also mentioned in a positive way, including how welcoming the facility feels during tours and visits.

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Communication and oversight can fail

Some residents’ families report breakdowns in oversight and communication.

While many reviewers praise responsiveness, a few highlight serious concerns about communication and monitoring. Complaints include families feeling they were not given transparency, that care oversight didn’t match expectations, or that follow-up after health-related incidents was lacking. These negative experiences are contrasted by other reviews that describe proactive updates, which suggests outcomes may vary by situation.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels steep for some

Pricing is described as too steep by some families.

Some reviewers say the cost was higher than expected or that they had to be very careful when selecting rooms and pricing tiers. Others acknowledge value, but the recurring concern from this group is that affordability didn’t feel consistent with what they expected to receive. Because pricing discussions appear alongside both positive and negative care experiences, it comes up as a key point to review before committing.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

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
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Party space Party space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Newark International (19 miles away) Newark International (19 miles away)

Care Services

  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Morris Plains, New Jersey, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a variety of dining options such as Chick-Fil-A, Tommy's Tavern + Tap, and Ferraro's Italian Food Specialties nearby, residents can enjoy a mix of casual and upscale dining experiences. The presence of multiple pharmacies like Wegmans and CVS Pharmacy ensures easy access to necessary medications and healthcare supplies. For leisure activities, there are cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread for socializing with friends or enjoying a treat. Additionally, there are reputable healthcare providers such as Summit Medical Group and Morristown Memorial Hospital nearby for any medical needs. With parks like The Morristown Green and Ginty Field within a short distance, residents can enjoy outdoor activities in the area. Overall, Morris Plains offers a well-rounded living environment suitable for seniors seeking comfort, convenience, and community engagement.

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • Tommy's Tavern + Tap (0.3 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.3 miles)
  • Ferraro's Italian Food Specialties (1.5 miles)
  • Town bar + kitchen (3.1 miles)
  • The Famished Frog (3.1 miles)
  • The Committed Pig (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Lokl Cafe (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Medical Group (2 miles)
  • EHE International (2.7 miles)
  • Peter Dabrowksi MD (2.9 miles)
  • Parsippany Pediatrics (3 miles)
  • Cardiology Consultants (3.1 miles)
  • Denville Pediatrics Medical (3.4 miles)
  • Madison Pediatrics (4.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Morristown Memorial Hospital Atlantic Health (3.4 miles)
  • Saint Clare's Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • St Clare's Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County (6.5 miles)
  • Saint Clare's Radiology Department (6.5 miles)
  • Saint Clare’s Same Day Surgery (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Liquid Church (2.8 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (5.1 miles)
  • Resurrection Parish (5.7 miles)

Parks

  • The Morristown Green (3.1 miles)
  • Ginty Field (4 miles)
  • Gardner Field (4.3 miles)
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area (4.6 miles)
  • Florham Park Recreation Department (5 miles)
  • Volunteers Park (5.2 miles)
  • Freedom Park (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Signature Flight Support (3.9 miles)
  • Rockaway Mall Park & Ride (6.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC East Hanover 12 (4.9 miles)
  • AMC Rockaway 16 (6.8 miles)

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