Sunrise Senior Living
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Senior living, healthcare |
| Founded | January 1, 1981 in Oakton, Virginia, United States |
| Founder | Paul Klaassen, Terry Klaassen |
| Headquarters | McLean, Virginia , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
Key people | Jack R. Callison, Jr. (CEO) |
| Products | Independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, short-term stays |
Number of employees | 22000 (2024) |
| Website | www |
Sunrise Senior Living stands as a prominent American provider of senior living communities. By 2024, it oversees more than 270 facilities offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services throughout the United States and Canada, positioning it as the sixth-largest senior living operator within the U.S.
Overview
Based in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise employs approximately 22,000 individuals. The organization delivers diverse senior care options, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory care for Alzheimer's and similar conditions, respite care, as well as short-term accommodations.
In May 2020, Sunrise attracted scrutiny for its decision not to implement COVID-19 testing at its Scottsdale, Arizona location despite confirmed infections.
Typically, Sunrise communities in the U.S. permit residents to have pet cats or dogs and frequently maintain communal pets to support residents' emotional health.
History
The inaugural Sunrise community was established in 1981 in Oakton, Virginia by founders Paul and Terry Klaassen. In February 2021, Jack R. Callison, Jr. assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of Sunrise.
December 2021 marked the opening of Sunrise on East 56th, a luxury residential community comprising 151 units in New York City. This facility earned LEED Silver certification for sustainability, WELL Silver Certification for environmental quality, and the WELL Health-Safety Rating Seal recognizing excellence in cleanliness as well as air and water quality. It remains unique as the sole senior living community to hold all three distinctions.
United Kingdom
Following a strategic evaluation in 2021, Sunrise declared its withdrawal from managing its portfolio within the United Kingdom.