Sunrise of Wilmington
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Wilmington, DE
Sunrise of Wilmington
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Wilmington, DE
Sunrise of Wilmington is the city’s premier senior assisted living and memory care facility. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Wilmington offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.
Residential living includes services and amenities, such as recreational assisted living activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, respite stays, and specialized memory care therapy services.
90-bed community Rank #44 / 71Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 71 homes in Delaware for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Delaware 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 Delaware 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
45 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #78 / 108Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 108 homes in Delaware for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Delaware 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 Delaware 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2025
ExpirationAugust 1, 2026 Expires in 5 days
License Number1683
Sunrise of Wilmington is administered by Marquiest Ponzo -Interim.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingChrystal Johnston - Interim
ContactMr. Paul Klaassen, Founder (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Director of Nursing Emailwilmington.rcd@sunriseseniorliving.com
Administrator Emailwilmington.rcd@sunriseseniorliving.com
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
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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.
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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.
When does Sunrise of Wilmington's license expire?
According to DE state health department records, Sunrise of Wilmington's license expires on August 1, 2026.
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.
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