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Assisted Living · New York, NY
139 East 56th Street, Manhattan · New York, NY 10022
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Catalog updated Aug 4, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 182 residents. This is not the number of openings.
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Usually offers housing and help with everyday tasks, such as bathing and dressing.
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Public Google reviewers rate Sunrise at East 56th highly. Reviewers highlight: warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff, beautiful, modern, and well-maintained facility. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Sunrise at East 56th is widely praised for its upscale, hotel-like environment and compassionate, professional staff who provide high-quality care for both assisted living and memory care residents. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a few families have raised concerns regarding staffing levels and responsiveness during off-hours, noting that the facility can feel understaffed at times.
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The overwhelming majority of reviews highlight the staff as kind, compassionate, and professional.
Most reviewers find the leadership and staff to be excellent communicators, though one reviewer noted a negative experience with reception.
Reviewers consistently describe the facility as stunning, modern, and extremely clean.
Multiple reviewers describe the food as phenomenal, delicious, and comparable to high-end dining.
Residents and families praise the variety of activities, including theater trips and musical performances.
Families of memory care residents frequently report significant improvements in their loved ones' well-being and mood.
Reviewers often mention 'you get what you pay for,' acknowledging the high cost but justifying it with the quality of care.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is highly trained, professional, and very kind. Angelic people! The programs are varied and cover a wide scope of interests and abilities.”
“The entire staff works tirelessly to make sure the residents are well cared for. Even when they were short staffed (which happens), everyone pitched in to help.”
“The facilities at Sunrise are modern and extremely clean, the staff are patient and kind and the food is great too!”
Source: NY Dept. of Health
Key Findings
13 violations from 3 inspections
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No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
Gwc-East 56th Street INC.
for profit
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