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Sunrise of East Meadow

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight exceptional, compassionate memory care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1555 Glenn Curtiss Blvd., East Meadow, NY 11554107 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NY DOH — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Sunrise of East Meadow is highly regarded for its specialized memory care and compassionate, hands-on leadership. However, families should be prepared for significant annual cost increases and are strongly advised to ask specific questions about nighttime staffing ratios and response protocols during the admissions process.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

39 reviews on Google
Sunrise of East Meadow receives high praise for its compassionate, dedicated staff and strong leadership in the memory care unit, with many families describing the facility as an extended family. However, some families have reported serious concerns regarding nighttime staffing, responsiveness to resident needs, and significant, rapid increases in monthly costs.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds9.0Memory9.0Comms8.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Exceptional, compassionate memory care staff
  • Strong, hands-on leadership in Reminiscence unit
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective communication with family members

Concerns

  • Slow response times and neglect during night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Significant and rapid increases in monthly fees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

80%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that open communication style translate to how you keep families updated on their loved one's daily well-being?
  • 2With your strong focus on the Reminiscence unit, what specific daily activities or programs are currently the most popular among residents there?
  • 3How do you ensure that the level of care and responsiveness during the quieter night shifts matches the high standard of attention provided during the day?
  • 4When planning for long-term care, how do you approach transparency regarding future monthly fee adjustments so families can plan their finances effectively?
  • 5Given the facility's size of 107 residents, how does your leadership team ensure that each resident receives personalized attention and that no one feels lost in the shuffle?
  • 6What protocols are in place for medical emergencies during the night, and how are family members typically notified if an urgent situation arises?

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Key Review Excerpts

The leadership here is exceptional. Mary V., the Reminiscence Care Director, is wonderful and leads with a hands-on approach that filters down to the e

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

The Sunrise of East Meadow became an extended family to us. The care provided to my father was excellent and they also notified me of any changes in his condition, or medication needed.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

If something should happen at night like a fall they leave you on the floor for an hour and a half waiting for someone to come and put you back in bed.

Resident's daughter · 2022☆☆☆☆
Source: 39 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NY Dept. of Health

5total
6deficiencies

Key Findings

6 violations from 5 inspections

Mar 20, 2025Complaint
487.7 (g) (1) (ii-xiv)

Resident services

May 2, 2024Routine
487.7 (f) (1-4)

Resident services

Feb 9, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Mar 8, 2022Complaint
487.11 (f) (8)

Environmental standards

487.5 (a) (3) (ix)

Resident protections

1001.7 (k) (3)

Admission and retention standards.

487.7 (f) (1-4)

Resident services

Jan 28, 2022Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Gwc - East Meadow, INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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