[6] In May 2020, Sunrise came under fire for not providing testing for COVID-19 at their Scottsdale, Arizona location, despite the fact that at least one person at the facility was confirmed positive for the virus.
[7] At Sunrise locations in the United States, residents can bring a pet cat or dog with them.
[8] The first Sunrise community was opened in 1981 in Oakton, Virginia, by founders Paul and Terry Klaassen.
[9][10] In February 2021, Jack R. Callison, Jr. was named Sunrise’s chief executive officer (CEO).
[12] The building earned LEED Silver for sustainability and leadership, WELL Certification (silver) for quality building air, water, light, nourishment, fitness, comfort, and mind and WELL Health-Safety Rating Seal for clearing practices and air and water quality.