Sunrise Care Home

    81 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA, 30512
    4.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Very happy resident, limited activities

    I'm a resident and very happy with the staff - friendly aides and attentive doctors who help with showers and care. My private room is large with a nice bathroom, the facility is neat, and the meals are excellent. It's reasonably priced and offers temporary caregiver respite, but it's very small with few amenities, limited common space, and not many scheduled activities - I wish there were more.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • affordable price
    • friendly, very good staff
    • caring aides and available doctors
    • large private rooms
    • generous bathroom and shower size
    • clean, neat facility
    • enjoyable meals
    • respite / temporary caregiver break option

    Cons

    • very small facility
    • limited or no amenities
    • little common living space
    • few scheduled activities
    • residents desire more activities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is cautiously positive: reviewers consistently praise the staff, the cleanliness, private-room accommodations, and the value for price, while also calling out the facility's small size, lack of amenities, and limited programming as areas needing improvement.

    Care quality and staff: Reviews emphasize that the aides are friendly and attentive and that residents receive care from aides and doctors. The phrase "very good staff" and mention of "friendly aides" recur across the summaries, indicating that interpersonal care and daily assistance are strong points. The availability of physicians or medical oversight is noted, which suggests clinical needs are being met in addition to hands-on aide support. This combination of competent, personable staff and clinical care contributes strongly to overall satisfaction for residents and family members.

    Facilities and accommodations: The facility is described as neat and clean with notably large private rooms and bathrooms/shower areas that reviewers find comfortably sized. These physical features are a consistent positive: private rooms and sizable bathrooms are highlighted as meaningful benefits for resident comfort and dignity. At the same time, the facility's overall footprint and communal spaces are repeatedly described as "very small," with limited common living space. That indicates that while private living quarters are good, the overall building lacks room for social or recreational areas.

    Dining: Meals are specifically called out in a positive light — one reviewer "loves meals" — which suggests that the dining experience is satisfying for at least some residents. Good food and meal service can be an important contributor to quality of life, and this is a clear area of strength in the reviews.

    Activities and social programming: A prominent concern across summaries is the scarcity of scheduled activities. Multiple reviewers note that there are "not many activities scheduled" and explicitly state a wish for "more activities." This aligns with the reported shortage of common space: limited communal areas and a small facility footprint likely make it difficult to run robust group programming. The lack of activities is one of the most frequently mentioned shortcomings and appears to be an actionable area for improvement.

    Amenities, size, and overall trade-offs: The facility is repeatedly described as having "no amenities" or "limited amenities," which, together with its small size, suggests a trade-off that prospective residents should consider: you may get affordable private rooms, attentive staff, and good meals, but you may not have access to the recreational, social, or wellness amenities found in larger communities. The "price good" comment indicates that reviewers perceive value for the cost, but that value comes with limits on space and programming.

    Management and respite option: The availability of a "temporary caregiver break option" (respite care) is mentioned as a positive feature. That indicates management offers some flexibility to support family caregivers. There are no explicit comments about administrative responsiveness or management quality beyond this, so conclusions about leadership are limited to the existence of respite services.

    Notable patterns and implications: The dominant, consistent themes are strong, personable caregiving and comfortable private accommodations versus constrained communal resources and limited activities. For prospective residents or family decision-makers, the facility appears well suited for someone who prioritizes affordable private rooms, cleanliness, good food, and attentive aides/medical care, and who does not require an extensive activity schedule or many on-site amenities. Conversely, for those seeking a socially active environment with frequent organized programming and larger communal spaces, this facility may feel too small and under-resourced in that regard.

    Recommendations based on reviews: If management wants to improve resident satisfaction further, adding or increasing scheduled activities (even small-group or in-room options), maximizing use of existing common spaces, or partnering with local organizations for off-site or in-house programs could address the most frequently cited negatives without altering the strong positives of staff and private accommodations. Maintaining the current strengths—cleanliness, staff quality, meal service, and respite availability—while targeting activity and amenity gaps would most directly respond to the patterns reflected in these reviews.

    Location

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    About Sunrise Care Home

    Sunrise Care Home sits in Dahlonega, GA, as a small care home licensed to support up to six seniors who need help with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and medication management, and the staff know to help with things like two-person transfers and non-medical supportive services as well. The home features large private rooms with big bathrooms and showers that're wheelchair accessible, and the staff help folks who need incontinence care, diabetic care, or non-ambulatory care, so no one feels left out. Residents can bring their pets, use Wi-Fi for staying connected, and relax in shared entertainment rooms, the salon, and even the pool or hot sauna when they want, and there's also regular transportation and parking for outings and appointments. Meal services provide healthy options, including vegetarian meals, in private dining rooms if that's someone's preference, making sure everyone gets something they like that's good for their health.

    There are different types of care at Sunrise Care Home, with independent living for active seniors, assisted living for those needing extra help, and skilled nursing when more medical attention's needed, plus the home focuses on keeping a safe, supportive community that helps everyone feel comfortable. Specialized memory care, like the Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club, aims to keep seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's safe, with spaces designed to lower confusion and prevent wandering, and mental wellness programs support everyone's well-being. Rooms and common areas stay handicap accessible, and the home's structured programs, social life, and activities keep folks engaged with the community, while health staff manage medicine and offer help with grooming or day-to-day challenges. Residents can try respite or short-term care for a temporary stay, so families know someone can help their loved one when needed. Sunrise Care Home uses names like Sunrise Healthcare and keeps a focus on comfort, safety, health, and the feeling that residents and their pets belong, so people can enjoy their days with dignity and the right kind of help.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise Care Home 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.

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