Sunrise of Basking Ridge sits on a quiet, landscaped campus with a big covered entrance, a front porch lined with white rocking chairs, and big windows that let in a lot of light, and if you walk inside you'll see a large two-story foyer with a wide staircase, a cozy fireplace, and plenty of art on the walls, and then you keep going and you'll find a library with comfy chairs and lots of books, a bistro area for snacks and drinks, a dining room with soft lighting, and a sunroom with wicker furniture where you can watch the world go by. The building has three floors and residents can pick from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or companion apartments, all with their own bathrooms-these have walk-in showers with grab bars and plenty of space for wheelchairs if someone needs them-as well as kitchens with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot, and lots of cabinet space for snacks or tea. Residents can bring their own pets, too-dogs and cats are welcome, and Winnie the dog along with a community cat live there as well, which seems to keep everybody happy especially on days when it rains and nobody can go out in the garden beds or on the nice patios.
The staff at Sunrise of Basking Ridge are there all day and all night, with a nurse onsite 24/7 and people awake round the clock to help, offering everything from light assistance with getting dressed to full help with moving and transfers using mechanical lifts if needed, so people who can't walk independently or need a lot of help aren't left out, and as folks get older and their needs change, they can stay in the same building instead of moving somewhere else, which helps everyone feel settled. There's memory care in a special secured area with alarms and bracelets for residents who might wander, using technology to keep people safe and avoid anyone getting lost, and the memory care area has its own building and programs like Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club, with activities made to keep minds active and reduce confusion, so people with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia can stay engaged.
Meals get prepared restaurant-style by a chef, with private dining rooms for families or special occasions, and the staff works with different diets like low salt or low sugar so everyone can eat safely, and meals tend to be fresh and varied, which is good for those who tire of the same old thing. Residents at Sunrise of Basking Ridge get help with medicines, whether it's reminders, giving insulin shots for people with diabetes, or tracking blood sugar, and there's personal incontinence care with regular bathroom reminders when needed, plus regular housekeeping and laundry to keep things neat. There's support for folks who need behavioral care or tend to wander or act out, and the building has a secure, protected memory care wing for peace of mind.
For residents who need respite care for a short recovery after a hospital stay or for families who need a break, Sunrise of Basking Ridge can help, and when the time comes, the staff coordinates with hospice to provide end-of-life care right in the building. Residents can stay as long as they need the care because the community supports "aging in place" for as long as possible. For seniors looking for things to do, there's always something going on with a full-time activities director-anything from art classes, gardening, fitness activities like stretching and yoga, to games, music with a jukebox, community service, and monthly celebrations including Shabbat and High Holy Days for Jewish residents, with Protestant and Catholic services held too in case spiritual care's needed.
Sunrise of Basking Ridge is part of the Sunrise Senior Living network, known for offering different care levels-independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term stay-and several residents have professional backgrounds as doctors or attorneys, which brings interesting conversations to the shared spaces whether that's in the bistro, on the patio under the pergola, or in a cozy armchair by the fire. Families get encouraged to visit often and stay involved, and the whole campus tries to make everyone feel part of a community that's both private and homelike, where neighbors know each other and the doors stay open to visitors.
There's plenty of parking for residents, transportation for errands or appointments, Wi-Fi for staying in touch, and a full library and arts and crafts area. Overall, Sunrise of Basking Ridge aims to help people keep their independence for as long as possible, offering care matched to every resident's needs, whether someone needs a little help or full-time support, in a setting that tries to feel like home as much as it can.
