Sunrise of Norwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA
Sunrise of Norwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA
Sunrise of Norwood is a 72-bed assisted living community on Saunders Road in Norwood, Massachusetts. Operating for 29 years, it offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in a three-story building. Occupants can pick from studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans that suit different preferences and care needs.
With a mix of nearby amenities, the community’s walkability score of 60 means some errands can be done on foot in the surrounding residential neighborhood. This moderately walkable location gives residents and visiting families easy access to the area while having a calm residential character of Norwood. Sunrise of Norwood has a memory care program for those needing specialized support with cognitive decline. The set of housing options and service levels lets the community serve people at different stages of independence, from those handling daily living activities with minimal assistance to those needing memory care support.
For families navigating senior living options in Norwood, visiting the community can provide a firsthand sense of the residential setting, room types, and daily environment.
72-bed community Rank #180 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 276 homes we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
29 years in operation Rank #27 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 181 homes we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #213 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 490 homes we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Year Opened1997
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Traditional
45 units
Special Care
27 units
Low Income Rooms
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
72 units
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(781) 255-7493
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norwood's city center to Sunrise of Norwood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.53 miles to nearest hospital (Norwood Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree | AL MC RC | Norwood | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | Yes | 21 |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
53
Rank
#357 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
22
Rank
#156 / 181 | C- | No | No |
| Sunrise of Norwood | AL MC RC | Norwood | 72
Facility
72
MA AVG
94
Rank
#180 / 276 | Yes | 27 |
60
Facility
60
MA AVG
53
Rank
#213 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood | AL MC | Westwood (University Station) | 64
Facility
64
MA AVG
94
Rank
#198 / 276 | No | 64 |
45
Facility
45
MA AVG
53
Rank
#288 / 490 | Private / Companion Suites | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
22
Rank
#140 / 181 | - | No | No |
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Sunrise of Norwood is located in Norwood, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of Norwood
Is Sunrise of Norwood in a walkable area?
Sunrise of Norwood has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Sunrise of Norwood been in business?
Sunrise of Norwood has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Norwood?
Yes, Sunrise of Norwood allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Sunrise of Norwood operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sunrise of Norwood is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Sunrise of Norwood have?
Sunrise of Norwood has 72 beds.
Are there photos of Sunrise of Norwood?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Sunrise of Norwood in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Sunrise of Norwood?
Sunrise of Norwood is located at 86 Saunders Road, Norwood, MA 02062.
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