Assisted living / New York / New York
Sunrise at East 56th
139 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022 · New York County · (212) 479-1200
Enriched housing program · licensed for 182 residents · Licensed since 2021 · Operator: GWC-East 56th Street Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 420-S-399 · See the state record
The record in brief
Sunrise at East 56th is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 182 beds on its operating certificate, including 182 ALR, 182 EALR, 112 SNALR.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 13 violations from 3 inspections; the latest report was issued on January 10, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 2 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 67 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 13 violations resulted from 3 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 2 inspections resulting in no violations."
January 10, 2026Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 13 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Under Review
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December 26, 2024Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
October 19, 2023Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 182 | December 2021 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 182 | December 2021 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 112 | December 2021 |
Sunrise at East 56th is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Sunrise at East 56th's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available)
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $4,300. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/sunrise-at-east-56/welcome.aspx
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: GWC-East 56th Street Inc..
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Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care CenterRoosevelt Island, under 1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Co IncNew York, under 1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterNew York, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- The RiversideNew York, 2.2 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- New York Center for Rehabilitation & NursingAstoria, 2.5 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Sunrise at East 56th licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, licence 420-S-399, enriched housing program, since December 2, 2021 (state file as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Sunrise at East 56th care for?
- Its licence is for 182 residents.
- Has Sunrise at East 56th had violations?
- 13 violations from 3 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Sunrise at East 56th cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $4,300 a month: ALR $5,000 per month private, $4300 Semi-private SNALR $10,000 per month private, $9000 Semi-private EALR $15,000 per month, private (no Semi-private available) Care level charges are extra.
- Does Sunrise at East 56th offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 112 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence, capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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