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Sunrise of Wilmington
Sunrise of Wilmington offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Wilmington, DE. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support for a person with a life-limiting illness.
The combination of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from help with daily tasks to secured memory supervision, with hospice care available when comfort-focused support is needed. Sunrise of Wilmington has 90 beds.
Housing options include studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet, and Marquiest Ponzo serves as interim administrator.
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Sunrise of Wilmington is administered by Marquiest Ponzo -Interim.
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5.1 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the DE Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS), 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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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| Rockland Place | AL MC | Wilmington | 104
Facility
104
DE AVG
83
Rank
#11 / 40 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
DE AVG
40
Rank
#33 / 48 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms | - | Paul C Taylor | Kimberly Luces |
| The Lorelton | AL HOS MC RC | Wilmington (The Flats) | 99
Facility
99
DE AVG
83
Rank
#13 / 40 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
DE AVG
40
Rank
#1 / 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | David Parkinson - Ed | Jocelyn Dill |
| Gilpin Hall Nursing Home | AL ADC NH PC SNF | Wilmington (Highlands) | 96
Facility
96
DE AVG
83
Rank
#16 / 40 | No |
76
Facility
76
DE AVG
40
Rank
#5 / 48 | - | - | Jessica Bannan | Rochelle Wilson |
| Sunrise of Wilmington | AL HOS MC | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
83
Rank
#19 / 40 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
DE AVG
40
Rank
#35 / 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- | Marquiest Ponzo -Interim | Chrystal Johnston - Interim |
| Kutz Senior Living Campus | AL MC NH RC SNF | Wilmington | 90
Facility
90
DE AVG
83
Rank
#19 / 40 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
DE AVG
40
Rank
#21 / 48 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Felisha Marcus Alderson- Ed | Tylena Kelly |
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Sunrise of Wilmington is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise of Wilmington
Who is the Director of Nursing at Sunrise of Wilmington?
Chrystal Johnston - Interim is the Director of Nursing at Sunrise of Wilmington.
Is Sunrise of Wilmington in a walkable area?
Sunrise of Wilmington has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Sunrise of Wilmington?
According to DE state health department records, Sunrise of Wilmington's license number is 1683.
How long has Sunrise of Wilmington been in business?
Sunrise of Wilmington has been operating for approximately 45 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Wilmington?
Yes, Sunrise of Wilmington allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Sunrise of Wilmington?
Marquiest Ponzo -Interim is the administrator of Sunrise of Wilmington.
How many beds does Sunrise of Wilmington have?
Sunrise of Wilmington has 90 beds.
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