Sunnymere

Sherry

My parents are moving into Sunnymere, and I was very happy with it. The people working there are very nice and smiling, informative, and caring. The building was kinda old, but it was well kept up. The rooms were a little small, however, I can live with that. I like the activities with them every day, they're always able to go into the general activity room. They have two coordinators, one that gives the exercise to do, and another one that goes around to assist them when needed, and they have a lot of different activities as far as playing games and so forth, and just so many different things that I was very impressed with.

Lorrie

Sunnymere was great. The lady I was supposed to see wasn't there, and the other lady that helped me didn't know I was coming. She was very nice, caring, informative, and was still able to accommodate me. All of the questions I had were answered in a booklet that they gave me. The single was about an average size. It had a sink with a mirror where you could wash up and a bathroom with a toilet (that was shared between two rooms). It was clean and easily accessible. They had a baby grand piano, and there were two young ladies that were watching the residents as they ate (while keeping a safe distance away without being an intrusion to the them). They were very nice. One of them said that she'd been there for seven years and the other one was there for four years. I like the fact that they have an experienced staff, and I appreciated that. They also had some two room suites. You bring your own furniture and decorate it however you want. The room that they showed me would be vacant, and somehow they would totally redo the room and put in new carpet. They make it new for the residents when they move in. They had a beautiful outside area with a screened in porch. There weren't a lot of activities that my mom would really do, like the happy hour because my mom doesn't drink, and bingo which I don't think my mom would play. They do offer different activities. Their chef is the guy that used to be the cook over at Bill's Diner too. The thing that I really liked the most was that the lady that I talked to told me that she would like to meet my mom before we make a decision, to make sure that my mom would be able to move in. The only drawback of that place was it's multi-level. They had elevators, but I prefer one level. Then if they had COVID restrictions, you could go around and see them through the window.

Ruth

Sunnymere was very nice and clean, but it was more like a nursing home. The rooms weren't big. They put two bedrooms together to make it like a suite, so you could have a sofa in one room and your bed in the other. They had a stool and a sink to wash your hands and go to the bathroom, but you would have to go down into a main shower to take a shower. I only saw one shower stall in there. The residents seemed to be having a good time. They were having wine and hors d'oeuvres when we were there. The property was beautiful, and it backed up to a golf course. The staff was very nice. The dining area was nice, and they had a little bar setup. Everybody was very friendly and accommodating. We saw people with needs and some people hopping in their car and going shopping. They offered a full package with all your meals, laundry, and dining. They had movies, activities, and housekeeping.

Heather

Sunnymere was a little bit too small in their accommodations, and the food wasn't as varied as some of the other locations. The staff was very nice. The suites were like two rooms that had been put together. The dining area wasn't as bright and airy as the other places, and they didn't have as many areas to sit and have activities in.

Joan

I was impressed with Sunnymere. It was very nice and clean, and the people were very gracious. Our only objection was you had to share a bath and the showers were down the hall. The person during the tour was very nice. She did everything she could to make us feel that it was a good place. I have nothing absolutely bad to say about it. The whole experience was very good. The dining area was very nice. We had a lunch with them that was fine.

Anonymous

We went to Sunnymere and it's dark in there. The manager and the head nurse are really the only ones that I met and I really liked them. They're very nice people, but it just made me very sad when I was walking around in there. It's really old, and they were just getting Wi-Fi, and it wasn't even installed yet. I was there on two different occasions within two weeks and when I first went there they said it was being installed. Two weeks later, it was still being installed. They're kind of behind the times there. I do not like that the shower is in the hallway and I do not like that the residents have to share a toilet. Two rooms have to share a toilet and the doors don't lock. If somebody's in there, the only way to know that is to knock. If somebody can't hear well because they're elderly, you just end up walking in. There was a staff member leaning up against the wall looking like she was going to throw up and did not hide it when I was being given the tour, which kind of disturbed me a little bit. I know that they're kind of short-staffed, so maybe they didn't have an option to send her home, but she just looked terrible. The grounds were very nice, but the rooms were so small and there's barely any closet space. The menu looked OK. They were having an exercise class while I was walking through and it didn't look like a very vigorous exercise class. These people are elderly, so you really can't do much with them, but advertising exercise classes was not something that they should be doing because it's not really vigorous enough.

Provider Response

Picky_RN

I'm picky (I'm a nurse) and I have to say, Sunnymere is great. The DON was kind, helpful, and very patient. My Mom moved in pretty quickly, and she really loved the homey atmosphere. Everyone was kind to her there. The food smelled good too. The facility has a lovely dining room, reading area and terrace. The building backs up to Phillips Park Golf Course. We ended up having to move my Mom due to her increasing confusion associated with dementia. Nice place. Quiet. Golf course grounds. Professional DON.

Mike

Sunnymere was nice, but it wasn't as nice compared to the other place I saw. It's smaller and the prices were lower. One of the things that kind of got me was that it didn't seem as brightly lit. It seemed a little dreary to me. The staff member highlighted everything that she could highlight and did a really good job. The staff and the people there said the food was the best thing about the place. They were eating lunch the day I was there and everyone said the food was the best. They were playing a card game. They didn't have quite as many activities during the day. The lady explained things and it made sense the way they had it laid out.

Craig725

Sunnymere is like a warm, friendly, family home. The management and staff are dedicated to providing the residents with excellent, flexible, accommodating care. There is a great ratio of staff to residents to provide watchful, compassionate, personal attention. The food is delicious and Mom has a beautiful view of trees, birds, and flowers. Our family is very thankful to Sunnymere for the great care they give Mom. Rest assured you will be confident in trusting Sunnymere with your parent’s well being and happiness.

Lori305680

I did not like Sunnymere from the minute I walked through the door. The people were very cold, weren’t helpful, and were not forthcoming with the information.

Provider Response

Judy725458

Sunnymere was homey and nice. The staff was very nice. They had inside activities, like hands-on arts and crafts and physical activities.

BarbiDoll425474

I liked this place very much - it was homey and inexpensive. However, we realized right away that this would not work for my father as he is wheelchair-bound. This facility, being an old home, was not built with wheelchairs in mind. The doorways are simply not wide enough. But if someone is mobile and/or using a walker, it would be a great place to live. Nice people and, as I said, feels like home & not an institution.

Darleen4

Sunnymere was an excellent place with only 27 residents. The food was too starchy for me, but Mom loved it. I decorated her room, so she has the fanciest room there with an office setup and a computer. Ruth is a registered nurse that runs the place, and she is the most caring, most wonderful, educated, workaholic person you could ask for. Judy, the marketing person, together with their board, are all wonderful people. I was impressed with their activities and would like to support and help them. The staff is just as sweet and humble as can be, and their attitude is phenomenal.

Emily20

We visited Sunnymere, which is a non-profit community. The staff seemed nice and dedicated. The community is nice and cost effective with good age diversity. The place looked good and had nice, old-fashioned feel. The only thing I didn’t particularly like about it, from what I saw, was that they don’t really have individual bathrooms in the rooms because it is an older place. The rooms were nice, though.

ChrisandTim

We visited several facilities for my mom before choosing Sunnymere, many of which exceeded a $4000 monthly cost. We also found that with the high hoity-toidy prices came more residents and fewer workers. At Sunnymere, the ratio of staff to residents is unbelievable, so many caring people who have at Sunnymere forever... ( a good testament to wonderful work environment and dedication to the elderly). My mom loves the quaint antique decor and the wonderful staff. As for me and my family, we are so happy and never worry about my mom's care. Renae, who in my opinion, is an amazing administrator, caring, energetic and beyond anyone that I could have hoped for. We thank God everyday for her.

visitoften

I visited a few other locations and liked them, until I saw Sunnymere. I love the setting with the views of the golf course, the "home" feeling and even the screen porches with wicker rockers. I was impressed by the staff, from director to the aides and was impressed by the ratio of staff to client. The food is wonderful, there are numerous daily activities and I trust the staff with my mother-in-law. That feeling of confidence is so important to my family. I visit a few times a week and have always been greeted with friendly smiles. My mother-in-law is happy and well taken care of here, which is my bottom line.

mydad'shappy

When the day to day chores of life became overwhelming for my Dad we found Sunnymere. Sunnymere is a lovely old Victorian home that sits at the edge of Phillips Park Golf Course serving good food. There is nothing institutional about Sunnymere. The staff is very respectful to all the residents and my Dad is receiving great care. When we were looking for a home for my Dad, several places looked like upscale hotels, but Sunnymere felt like a home, and at the end of the day you want your love one to feel at home. My Dad has been a happy resident of Sunnymere for a little over 2 years.

mleej

My mother moved into Sunnymere last year. My Aunt has lived there for 10 years, so we were familiar with the dedicated staff and quality of the facility. The grounds are beautiful with mature trees and a view of the Phillips Golf Course. My mother enjoys the view of the golf course and the flowers on Smith Boulevard on her daily walks. And, the food is great!

Love my soup

My father was a resident and was shown love and respect by all the staff and those in authority. He enjoyed the food and company around him. The facility is very homey and affordable.

Caring88390450

I knew immediately this is a no when I saw the rooms. The shower is in the hallway. The actual toilet is between living room and bedroom in a little hallway. It's horrible. How can you have the shower in the hallway? It's definitely an older building, very quaint and cute on the outside, but when you get in the inside you can tell it's a very old building which has not been updated. I think they had kitchens where they showed me. But it was just the layout of the rooms. I was so disappointed I didn't stay there very long. I went in and out. When they showed me the unit, and that the shower was in the hallway and the way the toilet was, I knew my mother would never want to be there. So it kind of wrapped things up. I didn’t spend a lot of time asking questions because I knew it was a no. The location is right off behind a park in Aurora, so it's a cute location. But as far as wanting to be there, as far as comparison of places, it just seem a little bit lower class.