Sunrise at East Cobb

Sunrise at East Cobb sits about 20 miles north of Atlanta, in a building with welcoming Victorian style, stone fireplaces, and a big wrap-around porch where folks can sit and watch the world go by. This community takes in adults aged 55 and up and lets people bring along their pets. You'll find a senior rescue house dog and cat right in the building for even more company. Sunrise at East Cobb offers both assisted living and memory care, along with respite and hospice services, so people can stay even if their needs change. There's independent living, skilled nursing, and adult day care, and staff can help with almost anything, from bathing and dressing to providing medication reminders or giving insulin shots. They can gently help with one or two-person transfers, handle lifts, and care for folks with incontinence, including helping them get to the bathroom. Nursing care comes 12-16 hours a day, and nurses or care staff are always awake and close by. The staff follows individualized care plans, keeps records using Sunrise CareConnect, and the community's nurses check in on every resident each month. Visiting doctors, podiatrists, and a dentist stop by on a regular schedule, and there's a geriatric psychiatrist available too.

The memory care at Sunrise at East Cobb is in its own secure building, with bracelets and alarms to keep residents safe if they're prone to wander. Safety is a big focus, with wander alert technology and bathroom setups to support wheelchairs and walkers. Staff members get special training to work with people who have behavioral problems or dementia symptoms, and they support both residents and their families. The Reminiscence Memory Care Program and Terrace Club help residents feel calm and engaged, with music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and outings.

Rooms come in different sizes, with private baths, walk-in showers, thermostats, and sometimes a kitchenette, patio, or balcony. Folks get three meals a day, plus snacks anytime, all made from scratch using fresh, seasonal foods in a restaurant-style dining room or private dining area. Table service is included, and the kitchen caters to high blood pressure, diabetes, low sodium, no sugar, or pureed diets if needed, with favorite comfort foods like braised beef brisket served often.

Devotional and religious services take place right on site or can be arranged offsite, and staff help with transportation to appointments, errands, and church services. No one is allowed to smoke indoors, which helps the air stay clean. Residents can use common rooms indoors, spend time in reading nooks, relax in the sunroom or living room, or get their hair done in the beauty shop or barber. Laundry and housekeeping services are part of life here.

Amenities include activity rooms, a fitness center, libraries, garden paths with benches, sunrooms, and courtyards, plus things like walking trails, card games, elevators, and internet access. Residents have planned programs every day with live music, movie nights, art and craft classes, physiotainment, and group exercise. The activities director keeps a packed calendar, and the Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming provides outings, scenic drives, and even community service projects. Family members can use the SMILE application to keep track of what loved ones are doing, see pictures, or watch videos of events.

The community connects with local churches like Johnson Ferry Baptist and St. Anne Catholic, and helps residents get to outside services or events if they want. With around 25 residents at a time, Sunrise at East Cobb tries to feel homelike, so everyone gets to know the staff and each other, and people can age in place without having to move when they need more help. There's always a focus on keeping everybody as safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible.

Sunrise at East Cobb 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.