Sunrise Gardens

    534 Howell St, Dunedin, FL 34698
    • Assisted Living

    Cozy family-run assisted living recommended

    I placed my mom here and I'm very pleased - the family-run, mid-size assisted living feels cozy and homey, spotless with beautiful grounds (mango trees, permaculture gardens) that match the photos. The staff are genuinely caring, attentive and friendly, meals are excellent, daily activities keep residents social, and the central, walkable location near shopping, the Pinellas Trail and a nearby bus stop makes it easy to get around - I would definitely recommend checking it out.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.07·(15)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      4.1

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    Location

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    Sunrise Gardens is located at 534 Howell St, Dunedin, FL, 34698.

    About Sunrise Gardens

    Sunrise Gardens is a senior living community that supports up to 50 residents and offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home, independent living, and continuing care retirement community services. The facility is family-run and treats residents and the community with devotion, always aiming to show compassion and kindness. You'll find rooms that can be private or shared, with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, large bathrooms with walk-in showers, and wheelchair access, and the apartments and grounds are always kept up. Residents pay an entry fee of $1,000 and all-inclusive rent, and the facility accepts Statewide Medicaid Managed Care, Veteran's Aid & Attendance, and private pay.

    Sunrise Gardens brings a range of amenities, like a dining room with all-day dining and restaurant-style service, where a professional chef serves international cuisine and special diets, including vegan, gluten-free, kosher, no sugar, vegetarian, low or no sodium, and choices for allergies or diabetes; three meals a day are offered in a community dining area, and there are daily snacks, too. There's a classic Steinway & Son's Grand Piano and an Alexa system for requesting music, and multimedia streaming TV is available. The site has an on-site salon and nail spa, a barber shop, communal activity rooms for arts and crafts, a private dining room for special occasions, and internet access throughout. There's 24-hour care for both physical and emotional needs, with help for bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, medication management, non-ambulatory care, and incontinence care, plus visiting physicians, therapy and home health, and weekly laundry, housekeeping, and linen service.

    The property features beautiful outdoor areas with lush greenery, exotic trees, Papaya Trees, Passion Flowers, Moringa Trees, and chickens that roam freely, helping the sense of harmony there, with accessible walking paths, cozy sitting areas, reflection spots, and gardens for everyone to enjoy. The facility offers a range of activities, like bingo, gardening, chair yoga with the "sit & be fit" program, a walking club, movie nights, trivia, group events, arts and crafts, music and art therapy, and weekly movement classes. Sunrise Gardens is pet-friendly and provides safe community-living, maintaining security cameras around the community, and many spaces where residents can socialize or just find calm with nature.

    The staff at Sunrise Gardens are well-trained and present at all hours to meet individual needs, with personalized care, companionship, guidance from nurses and Certified Senior Advisors, and they coordinate with healthcare providers as needed. There are transportation and parking services for residents, emergency alert systems, wheelchair accessibility, and support for aging in place. The facility provides both short-term respite care and long-term support, along with special programs for memory care. Sunrise Gardens celebrates holidays together and encourages residents to join in both structured and self-led activities. All of this is part of their effort to maintain dignity and respect for everyone, making sure daily life is safe, supportive, and as enjoyable as possible. The Seniorly community score for Sunrise Gardens is currently 5.5.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise Gardens is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Sunrise Gardens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,999 per month.

    Sunrise Gardens offers assisted living.

    There are 20 photos of Sunrise Gardens on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 534 Howell St, Dunedin, FL 34698.

    No, Sunrise Gardens does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11969659
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity21 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    25

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    15

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    11 May 2026Standard
    Found multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, relocation procedures, medication management, staff training, and personnel records.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0040RESIDENT EDUCATION- VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (V
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • ZZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    • ZZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    18 Dec 2025Complaint
    Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected following a follow-up desk review.
    05 Nov 2025Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies in medication management, resident records, and staff training, indicating non-compliance with several medication and staffing requirements.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • ZZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • ZZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    • ZZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    • Class 3ZZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    01 May 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A generator monitoring survey was conducted in response to a complaint on 2025-05-01.
    22 Apr 2024Standard
    Found no deficiencies.
    27 Feb 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and follow-up survey; found no deficiencies.
    09 Jan 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staff training and recordkeeping related to medication management, and missing required documentation for staff and annual statements.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    19 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during the survey.
    06 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficits.
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    06 Jun 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication labeling and orders and in resident records, including missing practitioner contacts and incomplete documentation.
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    14 Apr 2023Complaint
    Investigated staffing levels and found deficiencies due to insufficient supervision hours and failure to meet minimum staffing requirements.
    • Class 2A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    04 Aug 2022Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. A complaint survey conducted on 2022-08-04 identified no deficient practices.
    10 May 2022Standard
    Identified no deficiencies during the biennial re-licensure survey.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    18 Feb 2021Complaint
    Investigated a COVID-19-focused infection control and generator monitoring complaint; found no deficient practices.
    07 May 2020Initial
    Observed no deficiencies after an initial licensure survey conducted on 2020-05-07.
    10 Aug 2016Monitor
    Investigated the status and found the site closed; no residents were present at the time of the visit.
    • A0300FACILITY CLOSURE
    02 May 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in medication administration, showing one resident did not receive medications as ordered.
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    16 Feb 2016Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during a monitoring visit.
    08 Jan 2016Complaint
    Investigated allegations of deficiencies and found multiple violations affecting rights protection, medication administration, finances, staffing, background screening, and food service.
    • Class 2A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0079STAFFING STANDARDS - LEVELS
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0123FISCAL - RESIDENT TRUST FUNDS
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    02 Dec 2015Expansion
    Found deficiencies related to staff training and administrator supervision; core training not completed and training certificates missing.
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0091TRAINING - DOCUMENTATION & MONITORING
    02 Dec 2015Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and ownership change survey; deficient practice identified.
    21 Sept 2015Complaint
    Identified no deficiencies during a complaint survey conducted on 2015-09-21.
    23 Jul 2014Standard
    Investigated a follow-up to verify previous deficiencies were corrected. Found those deficiencies were corrected on the day of the desk review.
    29 May 2014Standard
    Identified a deficiency for failing to ensure staff completed the required continuing education in mental health biennially. Evidence showed staff files were missing the required hours for multiple employees.
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    29 May 2013Expansion
    Identified no deficiencies during the capacity-increase process and recommended increasing capacity.

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