Sunrise at West Essex
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Fairfield, NJ

Sunrise at West Essex

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Fairfield, NJ

Overview of Sunrise at West Essex

Located conveniently in Fairfield, NJ, Sunrise at West Essex offers exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care services along with Short Term stays and Hospice Coordination. Residents here enjoy a vibrant community where their wellness is a top priority. Whether you prefer engaging activities or moments of peaceful reflection, Sunrise at West Essex caters to your preferences. With an award-winning team dedicated to enriching experiences, you can savor delicious meals and participate in clubs and interest groups tailored to your passions. The community’s proximity to New York City provides easy access to world-class attractions, adding to the enriching lifestyle offered.

Sunrise at West Essex is committed to providing a fulfilling life for its residents. With a mission focused on excellence, the community offers diverse amenities and programs such as themed dinners, happy hours, religious services, and signature programs like Live With Artistry and Live With Learning. Recognized for its outstanding performance with multiple Sunrise awards and a Bronze National Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL, Sunrise at West Essex ensures that every resident enjoys a fun, engaging, and fulfilling senior living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 98 Rank #390 / 560Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 390th out of 560 homes we track in New Jersey for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #367 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 367th out of 628 homes we track in New Jersey for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #375 / 463Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 375th out of 463 homes we track in New Jersey for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 463. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New Jersey 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.
63% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
62 / 98

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
License Number30a003

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise at West Essex is legally operated by Sunrise Assisted Living At West Essex, and administered by Ms. Maryssa Seminerio.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Msh Operating, LLC, Welltower INC, Holdco LLC Welltower Trs

Type Of Units

Assisted Living
98 units
Total beds
98 units

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. NJ average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (43% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 321 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3 vs. NJ avg 21).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.76 This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 1.76).↓ 43% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNJ Averagevs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New Jersey average (3 vs. NJ avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Routine inspections Info Scheduled licensing inspections conducted on a regular cycle, separate from visits triggered by a complaint. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer routine inspections than the New Jersey average (2 vs. NJ avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 13 This facility has had 67% fewer complaint investigations than the New Jersey average (1 vs. NJ avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Type of Rooms Available

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at West Essex

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fairfield's city center to Sunrise at West Essex's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6 miles to nearest hospital (St. Joseph's University Medical Center)

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Info below is compiled from the NJ Dept. of Health (NJDOH), 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brighton Gardens of Saddle River
AL
MC
Saddle River
132
Facility 132
NJ AVG 125
Rank #187 / 560
Yes
20
Facility 20
NJ AVG 48
Rank #520 / 628
Studio / 1 BedBrighton Gardens Of Saddle RiverMs. Victoria Priore
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #409 / 463
-5
7
Facility 7
NJ AVG 18
Rank #203 / 412
1.4
Facility 1.4
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #203 / 412
Brookdale Emerson
AL
MC
Emerson
105
Facility 105
NJ AVG 125
Rank #355 / 560
Yes
37
Facility 37
NJ AVG 48
Rank #387 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBrookdale EmersonMs. Adele Lazzarino
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #372 / 463
A+3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Sunrise at West Essex
AL
HOS
MC
Fairfield
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 125
Rank #390 / 560
Yes
39
Facility 39
NJ AVG 48
Rank #367 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Assisted Living At West EssexMs. Maryssa Seminerio
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #375 / 463
-3
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #156 / 412
1.0
Facility 1.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #167 / 412
Sunrise of Paramus
AL
MC
RC
Paramus
98
Facility 98
NJ AVG 125
Rank #390 / 560
Yes
32
Facility 32
NJ AVG 48
Rank #433 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSunrise Assisted Living Of ParamusSuzanne Gramuglia
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #437 / 463
-2
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 412
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 412
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Wayne
AL
IL
MC
RC
Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike)
56
Facility 56
NJ AVG 125
Rank #499 / 560
No
68
Facility 68
NJ AVG 48
Rank #170 / 628
-Arden Courts At WayneMs. Katherine Harrison
60.7%
Facility 60.7%
NJ AVG 76.6%
Rank #389 / 463
-4
1
Facility 1
NJ AVG 18
Rank #112 / 412
0.3
Facility 0.3
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #115 / 412

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Sunrise at West Essex is located in Fairfield, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at West Essex

Who is the owner of Sunrise at West Essex?

Sunrise at West Essex is legally operated by Sunrise Assisted Living At West Essex, and administered by Ms. Maryssa Seminerio.

Is Sunrise at West Essex in a walkable area?

Sunrise at West Essex has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sunrise at West Essex?

According to NJ state health department records, Sunrise at West Essex's license number is 30a003.

When does Sunrise at West Essex's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Sunrise at West Essex's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at West Essex?

Sunrise at West Essex's occupancy is 63%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise at West Essex?

Yes, Sunrise at West Essex allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at West Essex?

Ms. Maryssa Seminerio is the administrator of Sunrise at West Essex.

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