Sunrise of Lower Makefield
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Morrisville, PA

Sunrise of Lower Makefield

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Morrisville, PA

Overview of Sunrise of Lower Makefield

Sunrise of Lower Makefield is a 95-bed assisted living, memory care, and hospice community on Stony Hill Road in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. It sits in a two-story building and offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving families flexibility in choosing an appropriate living space for their loved one’s needs and wants. The community runs at 67 percent occupancy, which can mean more personalized attention for occupants.

The facility spotlights personalized care and support, with registered nurses on-site to oversee medical needs. Services include medication management, continence care, and transportation, helping residents maintain independence while receiving needed support. The community also provides specialized memory care and hospice services, so it’s a place where occupants can receive care across different life phases. To promote an active lifestyle, fitness and recreation programs are integrated into daily life. The dining approach blends comfort with choice, featuring restaurant-style dining and a 24-hour bistro where residents can eat when and what they prefer. Pets are welcome, which matters to families whose loved ones want to keep animal companions during this life chapter. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 36. This means it’s somewhat walkable for errands, but most trips require a car. The location offers good proximity to nearby shops and services, and families will find the surrounding area serene and residential.

Over five years, inspections conducted have identified themes around documentation, sanitation, staffing adequacy, and incident reporting. The facility has submitted and implemented corrective action plans to address flagged concerns, demonstrating responsiveness to oversight findings.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 95 Rank #220 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 522 homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #397 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 626 homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #257 / 464Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th out of 464 homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 464. 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 Pennsylvania 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.
67.4% This home usually has availability
Lower than the New Jersey average: 74.6%
Occupied beds
64 / 95

About this community

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceAugust 13, 2025
CountyBucks
License LevelFULL
License Number138090

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunrise of Lower Makefield is legally operated by Ms Lower Makefield Sh LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Alzheimer's
29 units
Total beds
95 units

State Inspection Report (PA)

January 22, 2025
96 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9 Rank #112 / 356 Total Daily Staff — State benchmarked This home is ranked 112th out of 356 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total daily staff. Shows this facility's total daily staff compared to the Pennsylvania average among 356 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
72 Waking Staff
0 Resident Support Staff
64 Residents Served
10 Hospice Residents

Secured Dementia Care Unit (PA)

Reminiscence
29 Capacity
21 Residents Served

Resident Conditions (PA)

Age 60+ 63 (98%)
Mobility Need 32 (50%)
Physical Disability 32 (50%)
Intellectual Disability 2 (3%)

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. PA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total citations (21% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above)
1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Citations per inspection (11% below)

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

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7663 This facility has 21% more total citations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (76 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 21% worse Rank #366 / 477 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 366th out of 477 homes we track in New Jersey for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the New Jersey average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.55.05 This facility has 11% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (4.5 vs. PA avg 5.05).↓ 11% better Rank #276 / 477 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 276th out of 477 homes we track in New Jersey for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the New Jersey average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

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

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1711 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 138 This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (13 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 76%67% This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (76% vs. PA avg 67%).↑ 9% worse Rank #328 / 477 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 328th out of 477 homes we track in New Jersey for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the New Jersey average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 54 This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #343 / 477 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 477 homes we track in New Jersey for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the New Jersey average among 477 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 10.8 This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse

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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Fitness and Recreation

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of Lower Makefield

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Studio
1 Bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Morrisville's city center to Sunrise of Lower Makefield's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 6.03 miles to nearest hospital (Capital Health Medical Center u2013 Hopewell)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Greenwood House Senior Healthcare
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ewing Township (Fernwood)
137
Facility 137
NJ AVG 121
Rank #125 / 422
No
64
Facility 64
NJ AVG 47
Rank #138 / 484
-Greenwood House Home For The Jewish AgedMr. Richard Goldstein
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #127 / 343
-10
27
Facility 27
NJ AVG 18
Rank #304 / 409
2.7
Facility 2.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #293 / 409
Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel
AL
MC
Mt Laurel Township (Mount Laurel Township)
110
Facility 110
NJ AVG 121
Rank #210 / 422
Yes
22
Facility 22
NJ AVG 47
Rank #386 / 484
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedArbor Terrace Mount LaurelMs. Punam Patel
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #200 / 343
A-2
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 18
Rank #153 / 409
1.5
Facility 1.5
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #209 / 409
Sunrise of Lower Makefield
AL
HOS
MC
Morrisville95Yes 36 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Lower Makefield Sh LLC- 67.4% -17764.5
Masonic Village at Burlington
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Burlington
87
Facility 87
NJ AVG 121
Rank #301 / 422
No
3
Facility 3
NJ AVG 47
Rank #478 / 484
1 Bed / 2 BedMasonic Village At BurlingtonMr. Joel White
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #81 / 343
-3
2
Facility 2
NJ AVG 18
Rank #131 / 409
0.7
Facility 0.7
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #146 / 409
Rose Hill Assisted Living
AL
Robbinsville Twp (Robbinsville Center)
76
Facility 76
NJ AVG 121
Rank #320 / 422
Yes
58
Facility 58
NJ AVG 47
Rank #156 / 484
Private RoomsRose Hill Assisted LivingMs. Pamela Schreiber
53.9%
Facility 53.9%
NJ AVG 74.6%
Rank #298 / 343
-3
0
Facility 0
NJ AVG 18
Rank #1 / 409
0.0
Facility 0.0
NJ AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 409

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Jersey

Sunrise of Lower Makefield is located in Morrisville, 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 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. Car-dependent. 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.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of Lower Makefield?

Sunrise of Lower Makefield's occupancy is 67.4%.

How long has Sunrise of Lower Makefield been in business?

Sunrise of Lower Makefield has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

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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