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Sunrise of Wayne, nestled just 40 minutes from Manhattan in Wayne, NJ, is more than an assisted living facility; it’s a community where one feels like part of a family cherishing a shared sense of belonging. The Sunrise experience offers tailored days in accordance with each resident’s preferences. Here, free from mundane chores, residents can dabble in fitness, art classes, social gatherings, and much more, providing them with enormous leisure and recreational options.
This facility allows residents to select from a variety of floor plans, even offering companion living. Trained team members are accessible 24/7 to cater to residents’ needs, complemented by monthly wellness visits by a licensed, on-staff nurse. The cherry atop this rich Sunrise experience is the maintenance-free lifestyle offering services like laundry, housekeeping, and trash removal, allowing residents to make the most of each day at this unique assisted living facility.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%Sunrise of Wayne is legally operated by Sunrise Assisted Living Of Wayne, and administrated by Ms. Lisa Onnembo.
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In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 18 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (2 vs. NJ avg 18).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 0.3 | 3 | This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.3 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 90% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.7 | 2 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (0.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 65% better |
Per-category split of the 2 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (3 vs. NJ avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey assisted living residence (1 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 67% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies and focused on informing individuals about privacy practices. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related to infection control during the COVID-19 outbreak, including inconsistent resident screening and inadequate use of personal protective equipment by staff. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted compliance with infection control regulations before the outbreak-related issues. The inspection history suggests improvement in compliance since the earlier infection control deficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
5.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wayne's city center to Sunrise of Wayne's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.67 miles to nearest hospital (Chilton Medical Center)
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Sunrise of Wayne is located in Wayne, New Jersey.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| The Bristal at Wayne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike) | 170 | Yes | 52 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | The Bristal At Wayne | Shannon Cord |
70.6%
Facility
70.6%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#307 / 461 | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#254 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Mira Vie at Montville |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Montville (Montville Township) | 152 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Mira Vie At Montville | Erio Rosario |
82.2%
Facility
82.2%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#206 / 461 | - | 9 | 8
Facility
8
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#460 / 519 | 7
Facility
7
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#234 / 519 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#185 / 519 |
| Sunrise of Wayne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wayne (Berdan Avenue) | 108 | Yes | 57 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sunrise Assisted Living Of Wayne | Ms. Lisa Onnembo |
52.8%
Facility
52.8%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#411 / 461 | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#82 / 519 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#157 / 519 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#172 / 519 |
| Brightview Wayne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wayne (Preakness) | 108 | No | 39 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brightview Wayne | Emily Vassoler | - | - | 2 | 1
Facility
1
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#82 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 519 |
| Brookdale Wayne |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wayne (Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike) | 105 | Yes | 47 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Brookdale Wayne | Ms. Ashley Mastroianni |
43.8%
Facility
43.8%
NJ AVG
75.1%
Rank
#433 / 461 | A+ | 4 | 2
Facility
2
NJ AVG
3.5
Rank
#169 / 519 | 0
Facility
0
NJ AVG
21.5
Rank
#1 / 519 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NJ AVG
2.1
Rank
#1 / 519 |
Sunrise of Wayne is in the Berdan Avenue neighborhood of Wayne.
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of Wayne is Sunrise Assisted Living Of Wayne.
Sunrise of Wayne has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NJ state health department records, Sunrise of Wayne's license number is 70a001.
According to NJ state health department records, Sunrise of Wayne's license expires on April 30, 2027.
Sunrise of Wayne's occupancy is 53%.
Ms. Lisa Onnembo is the administrator of Sunrise of Wayne.
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