Sunrise at West Essex

Sunrise at West Essex is a senior living community located in Fairfield, New Jersey. Our community  offers a full daily schedule of activities and a variety of services for our residents. Our tenured, award-winning team members are dedicated to providing an enriching and fun environment where senior living can be enjoyed to its fullest.

At Sunrise, we recognize that diet is one of the most important aspects of a senior's life. We focus on from-scratch cooking using fine ingredients that favor natural herbs and spices, as well as many local and fresh ingredients to serve our residents delicious and well-balanced meals each day. Our highly trained chefs talk regularly with our residents to learn what menu items they would like featured in the community as we strive to create a restaurant-style dining experience for all to enjoy.

Residents enjoy monthly themed dinners, Friday happy hour, an array of dining options , interesting activities programming, support groups and so much more. In addition, we are close to New York City and attractions throughout Essex County, NJ. Families enjoy peace of mind knowing our team can readily respond to each residents’ personal preferences and needs. Offering assisted living, short-term stays, memory care and coordination of hospice care services, Sunrise at West Essex works with residents and their family members to provide the right care so that each resident can stay at Sunrise, even if their care needs change over time. 

Although services and amenities vary slightly by location and care level, they typically include:

• Trained staff available 24-hours a day
• Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities , scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests
• Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
• Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
• Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal
• Weekly personal laundry
• Social and educational programs for families
• Scheduled resident and family meetings
• Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
• Maintenance of building and grounds

Community & Location Highlights:

• Located in Fairfield, NJ
• Offering assisted living , short-term stays , memory care and coordination of hospice care services
• Near Mountainside Hospital, Barnabas Hospital, Chilton Hospital and Wayne Behavioral Health Center
• Local amenities include major malls, shopping in New York City, local theaters and many Zagat-rated restaurants
• Fun local activities include Pennsylvania casinos, Hudson River cruises, and trips to the Jersey Shore
• Diverse in-house religious services
• Close relationships with Sunrise Designated Care Managers, local volunteers and physicians
• Winner of multiple Sunrise awards for performance excellence