Sunrise of North Wales

    1419 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Resident praises care, staff, community

    I've lived here for over five years and am very pleased. The staff are consistently kind, attentive and professional, the community feels warm and family-like, and the building is spotless and beautifully maintained. There are plenty of activities, good meals, responsive management and excellent care and therapy support - my quality of life has noticeably improved and I'd recommend this place.

    Current/former 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
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.09·(128)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Knowledgeable physical and rehabilitation therapy
    • Engaging and varied activities program
    • Modern, well-maintained common areas and amenities
    • Spacious, bright resident apartments
    • Smooth, supportive admissions and move-in coordination
    • Strong family–staff communication in many cases
    • Hospitality-style dining ambiance and special events
    • Dedicated memory-care neighborhood and programming
    • Hospice coordination and end-of-life support
    • On-site amenities (theater, gardens, salon, transportation)
    • Staff familiarity with residents and personalized attention

    Cons

    • Inconsistent food quality and limited meal variety
    • High staff turnover and staffing instability
    • Variable nursing oversight and clinical continuity
    • Medication-administration and documentation lapses
    • Inconsistent responsiveness during night shifts and emergencies
    • Housekeeping and laundry-process inconsistencies
    • Sanitation concerns and intermittent odor issues in some areas
    • Management instability following ownership/leadership changes
    • Administrative and billing disorganization
    • Variable dementia/memory-care supervision and safety practices
    • Activity and therapy continuity fluctuates with staffing levels
    • Perceived high cost relative to care-value

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility presents as a modern, well-appointed senior living community with many strengths but also notable variability in operational consistency. Reviewers frequently describe an attractive physical environment, spacious bright apartments, and a hospitality-style dining and amenity offering (movie theater, gardens, salon, scheduled transportation). Admissions and move-in coordination are often described as smooth and supportive, and the community offers a broad activities calendar with frequent social events and therapeutic programming.

    Care and staff: Care quality divides opinion. Numerous accounts praise compassionate, attentive caregivers, strong individualized attention, and knowledgeable physical/rehabilitation therapists who support successful recoveries. At the same time, recurring patterns include high staff turnover, uneven availability of direct-care personnel, and variability in clinical oversight. Several reviewers raise concerns about medication-administration controls, documentation lapses, and delays in clinical responses—especially during night shifts or urgent events. Families typically report better experiences where managers and key clinical staff are engaged and responsive; conversely, leadership changes correlate with perceptions of diminished oversight.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining experiences were inconsistent. Some families and residents commend special events, an initial strong menu, and a pleasant dining ambiance. Other feedback cites recurring issues such as dry or overcooked proteins, limited breakfast or bistro options, and variability after kitchen or chef changes. Meal-service continuity and snack availability have been linked to staffing and supply practices, producing uneven satisfaction across stays.

    Activities and therapy: The activity program is a clear strength where staffing and programming are steady. Many reviewers highlight daily activities, outings, themed events, and a robust social calendar that support resident engagement. Physical therapy and rehabilitation staff are frequently singled out for positive, proactive care when available. However, activity and therapy continuity can drop when staffing is short, reducing the consistency of scheduled offerings.

    Facilities, housekeeping, and operations: The community’s design and common areas receive positive remarks for cleanliness and comfort. That said, housekeeping and laundry processes are inconsistent in some reports, with examples of delayed room upkeep, mismanaged laundry, and occasional sanitation and odor concerns in common or care areas. Where families escalated issues, staff often remedied room cleanliness, but the need for repeated follow-up is a recurring theme.

    Management and administration: A prominent pattern involves administrative and leadership instability, especially following ownership or management transitions. Multiple accounts link perceived declines in care quality and communication to those changes. Administrative issues include billing confusion, contract and refund difficulties, and inconsistent front-desk/phone responsiveness. Where management maintains an open, hands-on posture, families report better outcomes; where leadership is disengaged, operational weaknesses become more pronounced.

    Notable patterns and takeaways: The facility can deliver high-quality, person-centered living and rehabilitation when staffing, clinical oversight, and management engagement are aligned. Conversely, the same physical resources and programming show vulnerability to staffing instability and leadership turnover—resulting in inconsistent meals, housekeeping, medication handling, and nighttime responsiveness. Prospective residents and families would benefit from direct inquiries about current staffing ratios (especially at night), medication-administration protocols, laundry and housekeeping procedures, recent leadership changes, contract and refund terms, and recent inspection/quality reports. A tour that includes meeting the clinical leadership, observing mealtime and an activity, and asking for written policies on billing and clinical escalation can help determine whether the community’s strengths are presently sustained.

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    Location

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    Sunrise of North Wales is located at 1419 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA, 19454.

    About Sunrise of North Wales

    Sunrise of North Wales provides a place where seniors can get the care and support they need in a safe and welcoming setting, and folks living there can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, many of them bright with big windows and views of grassy lawns and gardens, and they've got plenty of space for walking outside or just sitting in a garden with friends or family. Residents can have help as they need it with daily tasks like getting dressed, bathing, or remembering to take medicine, and the staff is trained to help both people who just need a little assistance and folks who need more care because of problems with memory or getting around, so if someone has Alzheimer's or dementia, there's a special secured building with trained caregivers, special technology to help residents stay safe, and daily activities for memory support, like brain games and reminiscence therapy.

    Meals come from a chef who cooks most things in the community's own kitchen, using fresh ingredients for restaurant-style dining, a bistro for snacks and light meals all day, and special menus for folks who need diets like low salt, vegetarian, or vegan, and guests can join for a meal too if they want. Housekeeping staff tidies every day, changes sheets every week, and helps with laundry, while someone's always around to help with transportation, whether that's to the doctor, local shops, or just for a day trip with a group. There's a beauty salon and barbershop on-site, as well as libraries, computer rooms, and places for games, movies, gardening, karaoke, singalongs, and things like religious services for different faiths, and there's Wi-Fi throughout the building, even out on the porches and patios.

    In addition to independent living, residents can get assisted living, hospice, respite care, nursing care, and memory care with individualized service plans, so as people's needs change, Sunrise of North Wales adjusts the care and support provided, and this includes staff and nurses on site 24 hours, care coordination with visiting doctors, dentists, and therapists, regular wellness checks by a nurse, and special help for those prone to wandering or needing extra supervision. For those who have pets, dogs and cats are welcome, and parking's available for residents too. Activities fill the days, with fitness classes, educational programs, trips, community service, movies, Wii bowling, and more, all coordinated by an activities director who works to keep everyone involved and busy. Sunrise of North Wales offers long-term and short-term stays, supportive services, and a steady routine, all in a community set up to provide comfort, safety, and a taste of home for older adults as their needs change over time.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise of North Wales 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 of North Wales offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,275 per month.

    Sunrise of North Wales offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 47 photos of Sunrise of North Wales on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1419 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454.

    No, Sunrise of North Wales 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 Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number148060
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity92 residents
    LicenseeWELLTOWER OPCO GROUP LLC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveJuly 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJuly 1st, 2027
    Special certificationSpecial Care Unit (capacity 58)
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    19 Aug 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    12 Jun 2025Inspection
    Investigated allegations of resident abuse and resident-on-resident violence, found failures to report suspected abuse and to supervise residents during activities, and identified need for additional assessments.
    • Type A2600.15.aResident Abuse Reporting
    • Type B2600.42.bAbuse
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    21 Apr 2025Inspection
    Cited multiple deficiencies in sanitation, pest control, equipment maintenance, lighting, and medication storage.
    • Pa.Code § 2600.85aSanitary conditions
    • Pa.Code § 2600.85bInfestation
    • Pa.Code § 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • Pa.Code § 2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • Pa.Code § 2600.105gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • Pa.Code § 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • Pa.Code § 2600.184cSample Prescription Meds.
    20 Mar 2025Inspection
    Observed a TV leaning on a dresser, not mounted and creating a hazard.
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    19 Feb 2025Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to sanitation, pest control, surfaces, elevator availability, fire drill scheduling, and medication management.
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.85bInfestation
    • 2600.88aSurfaces
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • 2600.132gFire Drills
    • 2600.181fRecord of Medication
    • 2600.183eStoring Medications
    • 2600.184aResident's Meds Labeled
    03 Jan 2025Inspection
    Found deficiencies involving resident abuse/neglect and medication management, including wandering-related safety risks and incomplete reassessment after incidents. Also noted inconsistencies in medication administration records and monitoring.
    • Type B2600.42bAbuse
    • Type A2600.185(a)Storage Procedures
    • Type B2600.187(b)Date/Time of Medication Admin.
    • c2600.225(c)Additional Assessment
    02 Dec 2024Inspection
    Investigated and found a lapse in supervision in the memory care unit that allowed a resident to access an unsecured elevator without proper monitoring. Staff did not promptly recognize the resident as memory care or return them to the secured area.
    • Type A2600.23.aActivities of Daily Living Assistance
    14 Nov 2024Inspection
    Investigated found numerous deficiencies in incident reporting, resident safety, medication management, staffing qualifications, and sanitary conditions, leading to revocation of the prior certificate and issuance of a first provisional license.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.42.bAbuse
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54.aDirect Care Staff
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.51Criminal Background Check
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.82.cLocking Poisonous Materials
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101.iAccess to Bedroom
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101.j7Lighting/Operable Lamp
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.102.hToilet Paper
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.103.gStoring Food
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.125.aCombustible Storage
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183.bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.184.bLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.85.aSanitary Conditions
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.85.dTrash Receptacles
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101.oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
    19 Aug 2024Inspection
    Investigated multiple deficiencies in resident care, safety, and recordkeeping, leading to a provisional license. Numerous areas cited include treatment of residents, incident reporting, confidentiality, medication controls, and facility housekeeping.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.16cWritten Incident Report
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.42bAbuse
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.42cTreatment of Residents
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.51Criminal Background Check
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.82cLocking Poisonous Materials
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101iAccess to Bedroom
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.102hToilet Paper
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.103gStoring Food
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.125aCombustible Storage
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183bMeds and Syringes Locked
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183dPrescription Current
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.184bLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.227gSupport Plan Signatures
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.54aDirect Care Staff
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.101oWalls, Floors, Ceilings
    03 Jun 2024Inspection
    Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained. Violations related to abuse and the use of positive interventions were cited.
    • Type B2600.42.b.Abuse
    • 2600.201.Positive Interventions
    11 Mar 2024Inspection
    Determined that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented and ongoing compliance must be maintained.
    • 121.a.Unobstructed egress
    31 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found multiple health and safety deficiencies across boiler certification, training, hazardous materials security, signage, egress, and fire drill documentation.
    • 34 Pa.Code Chapter 3Boilers and Unfired Pressure Vessels
    • 2600. 65.eAnnual training for direct care staff
    • 2600. 82.cLocking poisonous materials
    • 2600. 87Lighting
    • 2600. 102.hToilet Paper
    • 2600. 102.iSoap Dispenser
    • 2600. 103.gStoring Food
    • 2600. 121.aUnobstructed Egress
    • 2600. 121.bLocking Device Approval
    • 2600. 132.hDesignated Meeting Place
    29 Jun 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The findings indicate compliance with applicable licensing standards.
    01 May 2023Inspection
    Found a privacy-related deficiency due to recording an incident with a resident and using inappropriate language in the resident area.
    • 2600.42sPrivacy
    09 Mar 2023Inspection
    Found deficiencies in a resident's support plan regarding documentation of medical needs and signing status, and confirmed that the required updates were fully implemented.
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.227.hSupport Plan Refuse Sign
    15 Nov 2022Inspection
    The investigation identified multiple deficiencies across staff qualifications, orientation and training, fire safety, resident comfort and safety, food storage, pet vaccination, and resident medical evaluations.
    • Direct Care Staff Qualifications
    • FS Orientation 1st Day
    • Rights/Abuse Orientation (40 Hours)
    • Initial Direct Care Training
    • Indoor Temperature
    • Bed/Linens/Pillows/Blankets
    • Lighting/Operable Lamp
    • Storing Food
    • Outdated Food
    • Rabies Vaccination for Pets
    • Fire Drill Records
    • Annual Medical Evaluation
    23 Aug 2022Inspection
    Investigated found multiple deficiencies related to failure to report abuse promptly, delays in supervising staff, and gaps in staff training and qualifications.
    • Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§ 10225.701—10225.707) and 6 Pa. Code §§ 15.21—15.27Resident Abuse Report
    • 2600.15.bSupervisor Plan
    • 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.42.bAbuse
    • 2600.42.cTreatment of Residents
    • 2600.54.aDirect Care Staff
    • 2600.65.dInitial Direct Care Training
    • 2600.65.aFS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.65.bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
    06 Jun 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in signing and notation on residents' support plans; one resident did not sign the plan, and refusals to sign were not documented.
    • 2600.227.gSupport Plan Sign
    • 2600.227.hSupport Plan Refuse Sign
    25 Feb 2022Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to hazardous materials, labeling, and medication administration during the inspection.
    • 2600.82.cPoisonous materials
    • 2600.85.aSanitary conditions
    • 2600.102.iLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.184.aLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    10 Dec 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in staff orientation, medication administration, storage, and safety practices. Violations were cited and require corrective actions.
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.65bRights/Abuse 40 Hours
    • 2600.65cAncillary Staff Orientation
    • 2600.82cLocking Poisons
    • 2600.95Furniture and Equipment
    • 2600.182cMedication Administration
    • 2600.183eStoring Medications
    • 2600.184aLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    10 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found deficiencies in sanitary conditions, first aid kit contents, and original-container medication handling, with corrective actions documented.
    • 2600Sanitary conditions shall be maintained
    • 2600First aid kit contents
    • 2600Original containers and injections

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