Sunrise of Norwood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA

Sunrise of Norwood

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA

Overview of Sunrise of Norwood

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.

Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #180 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 276 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Years in operation
29 years in operation Rank #27 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 181 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #215 / 498Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 498 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Massachusetts that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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

License Details

Year Opened1997

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

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

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Not co-located with a nursing home

Contact Information

Fax(781) 255-7493
Business HoursMonday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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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: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Norwood

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.

Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
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MC
RC
Norwood
90
Facility 90
MA AVG 94
Rank #125 / 276
Yes21
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 53
Rank #360 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
MA AVG 22
Rank #156 / 181
C-NoNo
Sunrise of Norwood
AL
MC
RC
Norwood
72
Facility 72
MA AVG 94
Rank #180 / 276
Yes27
60
Facility 60
MA AVG 53
Rank #215 / 498
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #27 / 181
-NoNo
Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood
AL
MC
Westwood (University Station)
64
Facility 64
MA AVG 94
Rank #198 / 276
No64
45
Facility 45
MA AVG 53
Rank #289 / 498
Private / Companion Suites
11
Facility 11
MA AVG 22
Rank #140 / 181
-NoNo

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Massachusetts

Sunrise of Norwood is located in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Massachusetts.

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+
General Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $2,000 individual, excludes home, car
MA

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Homemaker services Respite care (up to 14 days/year) Adult day care (~$75/day)

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+
General Massachusetts 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).
MA

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$75/day) Home health services

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+
General Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
MA

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite (240 hours/year) Adult

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts 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).
MA

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

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

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

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

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

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; copays vary by income ~$24,980-$75,000/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed.
MA

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Benefits
Covers prescription copays ($5-$40/drug) Fills coverage gaps Catastrophic cost protection ($4,000+ covered)

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

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Massachusetts 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
MA

High veteran demand statewide.

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 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 Rd, Norwood, MA 02062.

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