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Quick Facts

Starting price
$5,400/mo

5% above the Wilmington median

Resident pet
A cat named Snowbell roams the common areas
Outside therapy
Outside contractors provide home therapy services to residents

What Families Think

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Families praise the warm, dedicated staff, the memory care team, the cleanliness and the activities. Several others report slow call-button responses, hard-to-find staff and a decline in care once a resident's health worsened. Recent leadership and staffing changes, especially in memory care, and a drop in dinner quality also come up.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as warm, caring, like friends
  • Memory care team repeatedly praised by name
  • Clean facility with well-planned activities and events
  • Director responsive to family concerns in several reviews
  • Director found a creative solution when finances were tight

What reviewers flag

  • Several reviewers report slow call-button response and hard-to-find staff
  • Several reports of care declining as a resident's health worsened
  • Memory care atmosphere reportedly changed after the unit leader left
  • Dinner quality described as declining over recent months
  • One report of billing disputes and a nonrefundable move-in fee
  • Two reports of poor communication after leadership changes, including no contact after a death

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Sunrise of Wilmington is a senior living community in Wilmington, Delaware offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite / Short-Term Care. Amenities include Guest Meals, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Published pricing starts around $5,400 per month. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 31 reviews.

About Sunrise of Wilmington

Sunrise of Wilmington is an assisted living and independent living community in Wilmington, Delaware. The facility has earned a 4-out-of-5 rating across 30 family reviews, reflecting both strong strengths and some persistent operational challenges.

Families consistently praise the warmth and dedication of the staff, with multiple residents describing caregivers as genuine friends rather than employees. The community's physical environment receives compliments for cleanliness and attractive common spaces, and activities programming, including concerts, memory care initiatives, and one-on-one engagement, draws positive mention. However, several families note inconsistencies in staffing responsiveness, citing slow response times to call buttons and occasional difficulty locating staff when needed. Recent staffing changes, particularly in specialized units, have affected the atmosphere for some residents.

Food quality emerged as a notable concern in multiple reviews, with one family observing that dinner quality "has deteriorated in the past 6–8 months" and noting a shift in residents' willingness to participate in communal meals. A few reviews also document sharp declines in care or environmental oversight during periods of health complications, suggesting variable attention depending on resident acuity or circumstances.

For families considering placement, Sunrise appears strongest for residents in stable condition who value community engagement and staff relationship-building. The facility's leadership is generally described as responsive to family concerns, though prospective residents and their families may want to inquire specifically about staffing stability and meal service enhancements.

Types of Care at Sunrise of Wilmington

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Sunrise of Wilmington

3.9overall · 31 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (31)

Wendy Stearrett

Aug 2026

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This facility did not notice our family member had a stroke that significantly changed her mental and physical status. They never followed a doctors order to obtain a urine sample for over 5 weeks twice. We decided it would be irresponsible to return her to sunrise giving the lack of care she received and the consistent decline she experienced. This was our 3rd facility and by far the worst! Promise the world and delivered poorly. Very understaffed. ED is uncaring.

Wendy Stearrett

Apr 2026

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This place is terrible! Don't let them tell you they can handle high aquity residents. Or that they can use Hoyer lifts. It's a sale pitch. They do not take good care of residents. If you are going to spend money to get care for your LO go to a place that truly has staff trained to care for them not this crazy place.

Rick M

Mar 2026

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My mother has been a resident here for many years. She is happy there and from what we see is receiving good care and is treated with respect. Due to finances, we thought we might have to move Mom out to another facility which accepted Medicaid, however the director at Sunrise was able to offer a creative solution for us and Mom was able to stay! We are very grateful and appreciative about how the situation was handled by Sunrise.

Debra Cimorosi

Dec 2025

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Caregivers in REM neighborhood are permitted to treat residents with compassion and patience!

D. Heinbach

Sep 2025

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When mom moved in three years ago everything was great. She met friends, and even created new fun activities such as Show and Tell, and a poetry club for residents. However when mom's health started to decline (she had Parkinson's) everything changed. I would arrive unannounced to find her sitting in the dark with her call button missing often. Things got really bad about a year ago when some leadership changes at the Wilmington site occurred. No communication, and it was hard to find anyone to speak with during visits. Mom passed away Aug 2 while I was on vacation and no one from Sunrise reached out to me, or my sister to express their condolences, or to help us understand next steps. This survey (over a month later) is the first communication I have received. I wish I could give a better rating but for a private pay facility the care and communication was greatly lacking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Sunrise of Wilmington offer?

Sunrise of Wilmington offers Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite / Short-Term Care.

How much does Sunrise of Wilmington cost?

Published pricing at Sunrise of Wilmington starts around $5,400 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Does Sunrise of Wilmington offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. Sunrise of Wilmington lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is Sunrise of Wilmington located?

Sunrise of Wilmington is located at 2215 Shipley Road in Wilmington, Delaware.

What do families say about Sunrise of Wilmington?

Sunrise of Wilmington carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 31 Google reviews. Families praise the warm, dedicated staff, the memory care team, the cleanliness and the activities. Several others report slow call-button responses, hard-to-find staff and a decline in care once a resident's health worsened. Recent leadership and staffing changes, especially in memory care, and a drop in dinner quality also come up. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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