Sunrise Senior Living, a “reminiscence neighborhood” that nurtures the active and vital future of seniors, once again earned our readers’ highest praise.
“At Sunrise, we work hard each day to provide seniors with the best possible care in a place that fosters independence, preserves dignity and enhances quality of life in a warm, comfortable and safe environment,” said Andrew Shepphard, director of operations.
“Our person-centered approach to care has stood the test of time in terms of getting to know our residents and celebrating the joy of every day,” he said.
From its enviable setting in sunny Hermosa, Sunrise offers gracious accommodations, chef-crafted meals under the direction of dining services coordinator Armando Fregoso, and activities from bingo and beyond.
Programs for brain fitness and memory include word games and brain teaser exercises, reminiscing and discussion groups, lecture series, journaling and creative writing.
Fitness and wellness programs include low-impact aerobics, strength, flexibility and balance classes, dancing, and Wii Fit bowling and golf.
Sunrise also offers music programs, art classes, and groups and clubs for poetry, drama, culinary arts, theater and books, tai chi, yoga, meditation, community volunteering opportunities, and religious services.
Planned group outings are available as well, taking advantage of Sunrise’s proximity to attractions such as the Hermosa Beach Film Festival, Shakespeare by the Sea, and the Fiesta Hermosa arts and crafts festival.
The grounds feature a fully landscaped, Cape Cod-style beach-town residence with large, light-filled suites, a garden deck, ocean views, gardens, arbors, porches and barbecue areas. Common areas include living rooms, bistros, dining areas, sunrooms, gaming areas and libraries.
Sunrise cares for its residents with a trained staff available 24 hours a day, monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse, weekly housekeeping and personal laundry, and daily trash removal.
Sunrise sits within five miles of two major hospitals – Torrance Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary – and numerous clusters of physician’s offices, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation providers.
Turning to meals, Fregoso has risen to the challenge of cooking without salt for seniors, finding the right combinations of aromatics and herbs as flavorful substitutes.
Pureed meals are available as well. Fregoso says “cheesy and gooey” meals are popular, and he tries to incorporate into the menu some favorite recipes offered by the residents.
Sunrise Senior Living, 1837 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, 310-937-0959,
