The Stratford

The Stratford by Sunrise sits in an eleven-story high-rise and people often say it feels a bit like living at a boutique hotel with its polished look, warm welcome, and far-reaching views of San Francisco from a rooftop garden and greenhouse where residents can spend time when the weather's nice. There are many kinds of places to gather, like a lounge with big sunny windows, a community living room with a piano, a wine bar, and a game room with a blue felt billiards table, plus a movie theater, a library, a beauty salon, and patios with umbrella tables for sitting outside. Residents can swim any time in a 24-hour heated indoor pool, use the gym, do water aerobics, visit the sauna or jacuzzi, stroll in the garden, or join a book group or bridge club. The Stratford's dining team serves menu options from filet mignon to lamb curry and uses fresh California produce in a restaurant-style dining room, a private dining room, and outdoor tables in the community courtyard, with a monthly Sunday brunch and even a wine cellar onsite. People can keep independent schedules here, with services for assisted living like medication help or getting dressed, or they can move into memory care, skilled nursing, or short-term rehab after an illness or hospital stay-so the community gives support as needs change and people don't have to move out if care level shifts, which some folks find reassuring. The Stratford offers large condos in independent living-the two- and three-bedroom layouts are some of the biggest for seniors in the Bay Area-and the place has safety features, emergency response systems, 24-hour concierge service, and a gated parking garage for security. Staff help with cleaning, laundry, and maintenance, and provide medical and wellness support around the clock. Activity calendars keep things lively with events like live music, fitness classes, group outings to places like the San Francisco Symphony or local museums, and social gatherings. There are mobility and accessibility features for residents who need them, personalized care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and both indoor and outdoor spaces that make it easier for people to feel comfortable and included. The Stratford follows a continuing care retirement community model, which means residents can stay through life's stages-living on their own at first, getting more help as needed, and even accessing home health or adult day care, all on the same campus, so families often appreciate not having to move loved ones somewhere else down the line.