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Sunrise at East 56th

139 East 56th St, New York, NY 10022

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9.3
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14 reviews
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Our families experience

It's soo expensive. Feels a bit impersonal, pricey. He loved the food and entertainment. for us it was the perfect place for transitional care because we wanted it to feel like we were moving our loved one into a fancy apartment. But I would not be able to afford it long term

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Sunrise at East 56th

At Sunrise at East 56th we deliver personalized assisted living and memory care with a caring staff trained to the highest standards. We are home to New Yorkers with refined tastes, and offer programs catering to your unique interests and NYC lifestyle. All so you can thrive in the city where you belong—with the care you deserve.

A Lifestyle Curated For You


Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, Sunrise at East 56th is a luxury community designed to bring meaning and purpose to each day. Enjoy best-in-class dining, beautifully appointed amenities, and signature programs to help you remain active and connected to your community, friends, and family.

Personalized Care


With our dedicated Care team and Individualized Services Plans (ISPs), we take a compassionate and personalized approach to your well-being. Allowing you to enjoy each day in a safe, stimulating environment, with the assurance that high-quality care and support are there when needed.

In everything we do, the well-being of our residents is our highest priority. And at Sunrise at East 56th, we’re proud to say that the building itself contributes to this goal. Our building is certified LEED Silver for its leadership in energy and environmental design and has also achieved a WELL Certification at...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Sunrise at East 56th

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9.3 out of 10
Review Score14 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.9
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored Sunrise at East 56th with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Sunrise at East 56th has 14 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/23/25

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 23, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our families experience

It's soo expensive. Feels a bit impersonal, pricey. He loved the food and entertainment. for us it was the perfect place for transitional care because we wanted it to feel like we were moving our loved one into a fancy apartment. But I would not be able to afford it long term

KC

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 15, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great Personal Care

I have to say the people and the personal service at sunrise can't be beat. If you're only looking for the memory care, I would prefer inspire. But if someone just needs assisted living and they want to be in Manhattan, then sunrise is great. And you really can't fault either of them.

Janet

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 20, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Love Sunrise East 56th

I love Sunrise at East 56th. I have only good things to say. It is so expensive $ [fee removed] a month plus a $[fee removed] move in community fee for a studio apartment on memory care but her room is right off the dining room so less walking she gets her meds, food, self care all taken care of around others Home with 24/7 round the clock care in isolation was $[fee removed] more a year and I would have to shop for her I don't worry and I think it offers a lot I see her once a week and take her out to theater a museum etc My only issues is getting a hold of my aunt isn't easy sometimes they have a low staff issue I think. Very glad she is 20 blocks away from me

Linda

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 25, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

I have only been to East 56 once to visit, everyone I met was very friendly. My brother feels cared for and I am grateful for that.

Judith C

Assisted Living

Toured community

December 19, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
5.0

A Trip to the Future

I had a guided tour of Sunrise at East 56 to placate my 2 sons, who wanted me to have a plan for my future, when I might need assisted living. The interior, amenities, activities and Susan, who represented Sunrise and provided all background, financial, and overview information as well as the tour, was an extraordinary guide. She was knowledgeable, an exceptional listener, and very understanding of my situation and needs. She extended an invitation to visit anytime to talk with current residents, which shows her confidence in the experience there.

Leonard L

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 5, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Likely the best of its kind

The freindliness & helpfulness of the admin staff is excellent who listen and try to resolve any complaints or issues that arise All to often in the case of care givers and in house nursing staff they seem either not communicate or ignored The chef often creates superb menus some at fine dining level The sous chefs often fail to execute with excuse that ingredients have run out or lacking prep skills The servers frequently go out of their way to make up with speedy delivery and attentiveness Unfortunately they don't acquaint themselves with the ingredients of dishes and when asked must ask sous chiefs which delays delivery The activities are eithe banal mostly or performed by local staff whose capabilities are insuficient. However when outside activities (not often enough) are brought in from the vast cultural community in NYC they are outstanding The top of my list, being in rehab, is the outpatient physical therapy who's staff of two always available

h m

Assisted Living

December 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great information for my mother's needs.

I've been researching places to help my mother out when the time comes for her to need additional care, and where I know she'll be in good hands. Learned a lot and had a lovely experience with everyone I spoke to.

Kelsey E

Assisted Living

November 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Assisted-Living Facility

A very welcoming facility with exceptional staff. Each department provided great communication with the residents and families. The sense of community and family like atmosphere guarantees that each residents needs are met. Overall it was a lovely experience.

Nina

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sunrise E 56th

My family and I can’t say enough good things about Sunrise E 56. We moved my mom there about 6 months ago and we haven’t seen her this happy in a while. She is busy from sun up to sun down. The staff is beyond caring and wonderful. They are very attentive to all the residents and always have a smile on their face. The communication with the families is top notch as well. We know that our mom is safe and well taken care of.

Bruce Wharton

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 3, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Upscale Senior Living

I’m very glad that my elderly and very demanding parents are living at Sunrise on 56th. The reasons are many. The first reasons is their staff. They are friendly, courteous and professional, not matter the situation. A second reason is the dining. The residents dine in a dining room with cloth table cloths and napkins, more importantly, they eat food that is at the level of an upscale restaurant. A third reason deals with the residents’ health and safety. Because Sunrise on 56th has a nursing staff available, plus a system to summon help when needed, they have the ability to attend to a resident’s physical and medical health. With its contemporary, ambiance and decor, Sunrise on 56th is like living in an upscale hotel in midtown Manhattan that also provides assistance the elderly.

Sandy's daughter

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My mother is thriving!

My mother has been a resident of East 56th Street since it opened in December 2021. My mother has dementia, and we had struggled to care for her at home. She has been expertly cared for over the past 18 months and is currently happy and stable at Sunrise. Sunrise at East 56th operates with a very high level of resident care as the norm. My mom receives a ton of attention from the staff, who all seem to know her, her preferences, and her habits. If she so much as has a hangnail, they will call me to give me an update on her condition. All of the healthcare and activity services you could possibly want or need are under one roof. There is a roster of activities available every day, and the staff members make sure that she is invited and encouraged to participate in what she likes, and they do not pressure her to be at the ones she doesn't like. She is happy with the meals and personal attention given throughout the day. Sunrise at East 56th is a blessing for our family!

Bob F

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 28, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great place for seniors

My sister has been a resident of Sunrise East for the last four months and I have visited her frequently. Sunrise East is run like a “Swiss watch”. The staff is well trained, supportive, caring and alert to the needs of the residents. The residence is in the midst of one of the busiest areas in Manhattan but you cannot hear any annoying street notices. Sunrise East is Technically designed for personal health and comfort. Every effort is made maximize comfort, enjoyment. The dining room offers a wide variety of quality food choices served by a wait staff who know each person by name and are eager to please the diners. The furnishings and accessories are first class. All this doesn’t happen by itself. It takes a lot of planning, training, and attention to make it work and Dani Greene is the person who does it. [name removed] is one of the best administrators I have known and she deserves credit for managing this organization to provide a safe and loving experience for the residents

Michael

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 27, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Sunrise at East 56. This is it!

After touring so many communities, SUNRISE at East 56, truly stood out amongst the rest. Straight away, I just knew this must be the place. It has been 18 months and mom is smiling, busy and just happy. Only made possible because of the amazing staff they have assembled at this beautiful property. Attending to the residents ever changing needs this team easily adapts to each situation with a caring, empathetic and professional manner. They have a can-do attitude which transcends their roles. From sales, dining, housekeeping, activities, maintenance and security, they really have it all. Daily activities and NYC-worthy outings year round…and a rooftop penthouse to enjoy! The beautiful property is modern, relaxed and inviting. At its heart is the dining room. If your loved one is like mine, their food is “everything.” Amazingly delicious choices prepared by creative chefs and a dining staff so polite, considerate and welcoming. Absolutely visit this property and put your mind at ease.

HK

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 27, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A very special oasis for loved ones

My mother-in-law moved to Sunrise at East 56th six months ago. We are continually impressed and appreciative of the kindness and diligence of the caregivers and the whole team at large. Everyone is responsive and friendly. The light-filled space is beautiful, tasteful, and exceptionally clean. The full roster of daily programming is varied and engaging. There is something for everyone. Guests are invited and encouraged to join the residents for meals; the quality of the food and diversity of menu options makes the dining experience a genuine pleasure. Costs are competitive with other top tier facilities in the city, but it is undeniable that this level of quality care comes at a premium.

Sunrise at East 56th

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