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Child of resident/client
4.0
Overall great place, although some response time issues.
Overall Sunrise of Rochester was a great place, and the staff is very kind and friendly. The only issues we had were with them responding to my mom in an appropriate amount of time. Especially when she needed assistance using the restroom. I'm sure that was staffing issues.
About the facility Care Cardinal River Oaks
Care Cardinal River Oaks affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Care Cardinal River Oaks provides residents with the help they need. Residents maintain the same privacy in their new home as they enjoyed in their own home.We encourage residents to challenge themselves while offering the assistance they need. We encourage family and friends to be involved, to visit frequently, and to invite residents on outings to community events. This innovative approach to senior care is designed to maintain independence and dignity, yet is balanced with the comfort and security that comes from knowing experienced help is close at hand.
Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Pricing for Care Cardinal River Oaks
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Studio
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Pet friendly
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Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Amenities at Care Cardinal River Oaks
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Incontinence Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Room Service
- Professional Chef
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Guest Meals
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Low / No Sodium
- Organic
- Special Dining Programs
- International Cuisine
- Pureed Meals
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
Room Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Ground Floor Units
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
Transportation & parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Uncovered Parking
Pets
- Pet Care Available
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
Common areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Beauty Salon
- Barber Shop
- Meeting Room
- Private Bath
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- TV Lounge
Recreational areas
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Piano or Organ
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
Services
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
- Polish
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Romanian
Activities
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Trivia Games
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Sensory-based Programs
- Pet-focused Programs
- Bible Study Group
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Choir / Singing Club
- Dances
- Men's Club
- Cooking Classes
- Walking Club
- Karaoke
- Current Events Club
- Light Therapy Programs
- Qi Gong
- Community Service Organizations
- Activities Off-site
- Wii Bowling
- Community Service Programs
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Reminiscence Programs
- Forever Fit
- Christian Services
- Tai Chi
- Live Musical Performances
- Wine Tasting
- Birthday Parties
- Live Well Programs
- Art Classes
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- BBQs or Picnics
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities On-site
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Bridge Club
- Stretching Classes
- Gardening Club
- Cooking Club
- Catholic Services
- Happy Hour
- Holiday Parties
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
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A Place for Mom has scored Care Cardinal River Oaks with 7.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Care Cardinal River Oaks has 38 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Care Services
3.8
Staff
3.4
Meals & Dining
3.3
Activities
4.0
Value for Cost
3.8
A Place for Mom has scored Care Cardinal River Oaks with 7.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Care Cardinal River Oaks has 38 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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Aidan H - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 12, 2024
Poor care
Owners are not up to the task of providing safe and caring environment. Moved mom out to a better and safer place in summer 2024. This used to be a [community removed] but care went down in 2024 with new owners.
Loving Daughter - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 13, 2024
Terrible Place for Mom
The Exec Director ("Exec Dir") left in [date removed], following many others who have left after private equity bought it in [date removed]. New management (the interim Exec Dir and now the new Exec Dir, have compromised safety and take no ownership when residents are hurt. Although there is some incredible staff still there, there aren't enough of them left to make this a safe place for mom.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 30, 2024
Improvements Needed
Very average to below average- would not recommend. Care staff not very friendly or responsive. Assistance wait time is unacceptable. Consistently waiting for >1-2 hrs for assistance when calling for help. Think about the fact that many of the residents are 100% dependent on the staff to assist to the bathroom or getting them to dining room. Not patient with people. They are way understaffed. Staff Refuse to wake up a resident after they have called and waited for assistance- wake them up they needed something.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
June 3, 2024
We are sorry to hear about the negative experience you had at Sunrise of Rochester. For over 40 years, Sunrise Senior Living has taken great pride in serving thousands of residents and families during such a critical time in their lives. We would like to learn more about your experience and how we can correct the issue. Please contact us at info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team
JS - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 27, 2023
Overall great place, although some response time issues.
Overall Sunrise of Rochester was a great place, and the staff is very kind and friendly. The only issues we had were with them responding to my mom in an appropriate amount of time. Especially when she needed assistance using the restroom. I'm sure that was staffing issues.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
June 28, 2023
Hi JS, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com to discuss your concern. Thank you! - The Sunrise Team
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 5, 2023
Welcoming Community
I find Sunrise of Rochester to be a very welcoming community. The staff there really go out of their way to make my dad feel like he's at home.
AC - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 22, 2023
Some things were great, others not so much
I would be cautious about going there due to the care staff. They should really train the care givers better. There is too many activities, to list but my loved one never participated in many of them.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 28, 2023
My tour of Sunrise of Rochester
I toured this facility and it was a very nice tour. I absolutely loved our tour guide, he was very thorough and personable. The facility itself is a little bit outdated, but it's clean and we liked it overall!
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
March 1, 2023
Hi, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Rochester!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 23, 2023
Review for Sunrise of Rochester
No one came to welcome, my loved one the day we moved in. The care is ok but they don't seem willing to work on alternative ways to deliver care that is needed. It's fair - they talk good talk but but not a good walk.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
March 1, 2023
Hi, We are sorry that you are disappointed but appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com so that we can learn more. –The Sunrise Team
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 22, 2023
My review of Sunrise of Rochester
I would recommend this facility and I have.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
March 1, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience and recommending Sunrise of Rochester. We are pleased to hear that our team has made your experience pleasant!
Nichole - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 21, 2022
disappointing experience
The biggest concern that we had while our loved one was at Sunrise of Rochester, was that they were giving our loved one 5 times the amount of medication dosage for months and months. Our loved one had lost multiple items and clothing that they were never able to find. When our loved one had covid they kept her sedated to keep her in her room. The staff were amazing but the upper management was just atrocious .
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
October 24, 2022
Hi Nichole, We take your experience at Sunrise of Rochester very seriously and would like to review this matter closer. Please contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com so we can promptly review and address these concerns. – The Sunrise Team
Diane - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 12, 2022
Would Recommend
They've been very receptive to our family and have tried to meet our needs. I think they could use more staff than they have currently. But overall, It's a lovely facility, and the people are very friendly.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
September 13, 2022
Hi Diane, Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Rochester and the dedicated care givers and team members. Our residents are part of the Sunrise family and we take enormous pride in having the privilege to take care of them.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 3, 2022
Tour experience
Sunrise of Shelby Rochester was in our top 3, I really liked this facility. The reason we did not go with them was because of the way their pricing was set up. It was "al a carte" so they had a base fee and then things like medication, showers, etc. were all an add on fee which would end up being too expensive. The staff were great with following up with us after the tour.
Response from Care Cardinal River Oaks
May 17, 2022
Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Rochester. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
October 25, 2021
Tour of Sunrise
We had a great tour with Sunrise. The guy who gave us the tour was super friendly and really knew his stuff. The living space was too small for my parents and there was also a large staircase in the lobby that we were nervous was going to be a hazard for my dad.
anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 22, 2021
My tour review
This community was okay to me I just did not like the fact that the memory care unit was on the fourth floor. I wanted my loved one to be on the ground floor.
Kathleen F - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 24, 2021
The best place for mom cost wise
They keep my loved one very busy. She is eating more there than she did living by herself. This community is very inviting and clean great place if you are looking for somewhere for your loved one.
They have a lot of activities like crosswords, exercises and arts and crafts.
JS - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 24, 2021
Positive experience
We chose Sunrise based on everything I gave a 5 too, the cleanliness, friendliness of staff, and at the time they were offering a promotional price that fit our budget. They are very visitor friendly and we appreciate that. Our only complaint is that they do have a lot of turnover in staff, so the meals are taking longer to get to the residents, sometimes they are waiting 45 minutes to an hour to get to their meals. Overall I would recommend to others.
Dorothy - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 28, 2021
Our Tour Experience
Our tour here was great. The facility was great, just out of our price range. I liked the location. I liked that they had different care options at different price points. From what I could see on the virtual tour, the room would have been perfect. It seemed like an easy flow, and it also kind of felt like a home instead of a hotel room or a room in a hospital. We really liked it there. It was just out of our price range when you added on level of care to the rent.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 18, 2020
Helpful information from staff; in-house health staff; many services for aging in place; well maintained facility; big community for care of people.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
June 5, 2019
Parking not good for guests, set back off Crooks with a calm entry, people all very cheerful and positive, have pets roaming, visited at lunch time and very busy but positive energy everywhere. Currently 18 residents in memory care, 1/2 in wheelchairs 1/2 not. Ability to go outside and secured. 6:1 ratio care and supervision. Nurses on site for med administration and emergencies. In the middle of a remodel. Should be done in a couple months. Day - Prepare for day, dress, breakfast, exercise, activity, lunch, down time, crafting, snack. Routine helps with Sleep/wake cycle. Move in fee $2000, special to $1,000 during renovation. 3 room sizes available, approx $6,400 +/- depending on room
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 23, 2018
This facility was run down and weirdly designed. The operation looked sloppy and poorly managed. On the memory care floor, people were stacked up shoulder to shoulder in front of the community TV. Not for us.
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