Sunrise of Lower Makefield
Sunrise of Lower Makefield prides itself on its excellent service for personalized assisted living and memory care for its residents. They boast an excellent team of well-trained professionals that deliver wonderful care to seniors. Focusing on the individual memory care specialty of the Sunrise home, seniors are guaranteed to thrive and be better versions of themselves because of the comprehensive care and support they receive.
Sunrise of Lower Makefield is an upscale senior living community that offers inclusive amenities such as restaurant-style dining, a 24-hour bistro, continence care services, medication management, and a wellness center. Registered nurses are on-site to help residents. They boast its best-in-class programs, activities, and amenities that are in the community that all promote an active lifestyle for the residents.
About this community
Occupancy
Sunrise of Lower Makefield is legally operated by Ms Lower Makefield Sh LLC.
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Waivers
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
1vs 0.9 avg↑ 11% higher than PA avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average• Total citations (21% above)
• Citations per year (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (4% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 76 | 63 | This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (76 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 21% worse Rank #367 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 367th out of 478 homes in New Jersey for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the New Jersey average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
| 15.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 21% more citations per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (15.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 21% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.5 | 5.7 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 21% better Rank #282 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 282nd out of 478 homes in New Jersey for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the New Jersey average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 17 | 11 | This facility has had 55% more total inspections than the New Jersey average (17 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 55% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 13 | 8 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (13 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 76% | 73% | This facility has 3 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (76% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 3% worse Rank #337 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 337th out of 478 homes in New Jersey for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the New Jersey average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #343 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 478 homes in New Jersey for Complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the New Jersey average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 0.8 | This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 22, 2025 renewal inspection found 10 deficiencies including sanitary, medication, and documentation issues, all corrected by March 17, 2025 with accepted plans of correction.
- January 17, 2024 renewal inspection identified 15 deficiencies including delayed incident reporting, inadequate staff training, unsecured poisonous materials, and missed fire drills.
- May 2, 2024 complaint inspection found 4 deficiencies related to delayed call bell response, insufficient staffing hours, and incomplete medical evaluations; plans of correction were accepted and implemented.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey
Sunrise of Lower Makefield is located in Morrisville, New Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of Lower Makefield
Who is the owner of Sunrise of Lower Makefield?
Sunrise of Lower Makefield is legally operated by Ms Lower Makefield Sh LLC.
Is Sunrise of Lower Makefield in a walkable area?
Sunrise of Lower Makefield has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Sunrise of Lower Makefield?
According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of Lower Makefield's license number is 138090.
When does Sunrise of Lower Makefield's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, Sunrise of Lower Makefield's license expires on August 13, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of Lower Makefield?
Sunrise of Lower Makefield's occupancy is 67%.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Lower Makefield?
Yes, Sunrise of Lower Makefield allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Sunrise of Lower Makefield operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sunrise of Lower Makefield is registered as a for-profit in PA.
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