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Benchmark Senior Living sets the standard for senior living throughout the Northeast. Explore among 67 Benchmark Senior Living locations offering independent living, assisted living, mind and memory care, and respite care, as well as 2,379 reviews and an average review rating of 4.3 out of 5. Benchmark Senior Living’s mission is to provide world-class amenities in a homelike environment, offer wellness support through innovative programming, and deliver personalized compassionate care services to residents. Serving as a leader in senior living throughout New England, Benchmark Senior Living seeks to transform lives through human connection and create meaningful moments that tie and bind people together.

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Arbors of Bedford

70 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford, NH 03110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
89 reviews

Staff who know the residents and genuinely care. Good communication. Programs that engage the residents. Especially live music a few times a month. My husband sang every song. Staff has ability to calmly...

Provides: Memory Care

The Arbors of Bedford is a dedicated memory care assisted living residence. Unlike other senior living communities, we are exclusively dedicated to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory impairment.We offer an innovative and award-winning memory care program, Live...

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Benchmark at Hanover

1143 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339

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9.7
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12 reviews

Very friendly environment. Not too big so doesn't feel overwhelming. Staff are super nice and do a great job being super attentive to residents needs. Many activities scheduled throughout the day and nice...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Village at Brookfield Common

246A Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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47 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Village at Brookfield Common is a haven of tradition and elegance nestled within a community of shops, services, and amenities available to meet your every need, with exceptional convenience. The hillside setting affords a panoramic view from the cathedral-ceilinged dining room, English tea...

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The Atrium At Drum Hill

2 Technology Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01863

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9.6
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42 reviews
Provides: Memory Care

The Atrium at Drum Hill is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling.Each detail of our unique, single story residence...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

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9.5
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47 reviews

Most important: communication was excellent, transparent and timely. As caregiver I was always informed well and in advance or in the moment (a fall, for example) so that decisions could be made that were...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is Franklin's first senior living community. Located on Forge Hill Road less than a mile from routes 140 and 495, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is a state of the art community that offers a full complement of amenities and supportive services designed...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings

20 Charnstaffe Lane, Billerica, MA 01821

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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42 reviews

We moved my father into the work, crossing at the end of June. He has been very happy with the service and the staff there. He calls me almost daily to rave about the food. It’s a clean friendly environment...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsAssisted Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica CrossingsBenchmark Senior Living at Benchmark Senior Living at Billerica Crossings in Billerica, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden

35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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52 reviews

Food's better than institutional food, the cleaning people, aids, nurses, and memory loss supervisor are gracious. My wife's first answer when asked to do something is NO, but she is thankful to them after....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Maple Woods at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park on a hilltop overlooking the town center of Hamden, CT. This community boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of Long Island Sound. We are convenient to shops, cultural, and business attractions. Our superb...

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The Village At Willow Crossings

25 Cobb Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

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9.5
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52 reviews

The staff have been extremely kind, take the time with residents to insure they are safe and well cared for, they know residents by name and what their care needs are, this includes the housekeeping staff to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Village at Willow Crossings is an active Senior community situated on a 20-acre woodland campus in the heart of Mansfield, MA. Manicured gardens grace the winding drives that travel through the picturesque campus, accented by the white picket fences of the charming cottage neighborhood. The...

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Ashland Farm at North Andover

700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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46 reviews

Overall it has been a very good experience especially coming from 6 months of rehab facilities. The staff is great. There are all kinds of activities. The residents are amazingly outgoing and friendly which...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Ashland Farm is the premier assisted living community in the Merrimack Valley offering traditional assisted living as well as the Harbor Program for the memory impaired. Ashland Farm provides residents with personalized service plans tailored to meet their unique needs. If you need help with...

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Evans Park At Newton Corner

430 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
56 reviews

It's a fortune but nothing to compare it to. Thank god for long term care. Notes: food really is awful Staff: too much mgmt turnover. Most are very pleasant, dedicated and helpful. Right now there is one...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Evans Park at Newton Corner in Newton, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from doctor’s...

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Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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15 reviews

The staff are all super caring and friendly. They all remember you and your name, where you sit for dinner, your preferences for meals, and go out of their way helping.

Provides: Independent Living

Cabot Park Village offers Seniors an opportunity to live independently, while enjoying a truly carefree lifestyle. Just a short walk from Newtonville Center, Cabot Park Village's location offers residents a wide array of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy pursuing their interests...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings

640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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9.4
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90 reviews

Everyone is courteous & helpful. And the food isn't too bad as my late Aunt would say. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Residents of Ridgefield Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided for by a caring...

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The Atrium at Faxon Woods

2003 Falls Boulevard, Quincy, MA 02169

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
44 reviews

The staff is attentive and very professional, from staff to nurses aids. My dad is very happy there. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one. One reason we chose the...

Provides: Memory Care

The Atrium at Faxon Woods is an assisted living residence designed exclusively to serving the needs of individuals with memory loss. Our goal, in everything we do, is to create an environment that feels safe and familiar, empowering and fulfilling. Each detail of our unique, single story...

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Orchard Valley At Wilbraham

2387 Boston Rd, Wilbraham, MA 01095

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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41 reviews

Benchmark at Orchard Valley was a truly special place for my mom, and I am deeply grateful for the care she received there. From the start, the strong sense of community and genuine compassion made a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Orchard Valley at Wilbraham blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere. Known for its working farms and annual peach festival, our community embodies close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Just a short drive from Main Street in Wilbraham, MA, Orchard Valley...

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Benchmark at Stamford

251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT 06905

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9.3
Review Score
34 reviews

I think they did a great job with mom. They just need more activities to keep them more occupied. The staff were very kind. Food needs to be better

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Conveniently located off Merritt Parkway next to the High Ridge Shopping Center, just minutes from the Stamford JCC, downtown and the beach, Benchmark at Stamford – formerly Sunrise of Stamford – offers nationally award-winning assisted living and memory care. Easy access to downtown Stamford’s...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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9.3
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39 reviews

The staff is very nice and friendly and helpful--the facility is nice and clean--the location is really nice--easy to get onto major routes and to hospitals--my major concern is that it takes too long for...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Residents of Shrewsbury Crossings enjoy the pleasure of a close-knit community, the privacy of a spacious apartment home, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is always available to cater to their individual needs. Our spacious assisted living apartments have room for favorite...

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Benchmark at Rye

295 Lafayette Rd, Rye, NH 03870

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9.3
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55 reviews

It was exceptional. The staff was absolutely amazing. The head staff, chef, nursing, LNA, down to housekeeping and volunteers were amazing. Staff would always come in to say hi to [name removed] and help her...

Provides: Memory Care

Benchmark at Rye ~ only one mile from the ocean, is the Seacoast’s only community devoted exclusively to memory care. Residents live their lives here with dignity in a secure and peaceful setting where they can connect to the people, passions and things that matter most to them.Coastal...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings

199 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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9.3
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32 reviews

Genuinely friendly and caring staff, tremendous meals (especially breakfast ??!). Full interesting activities schedule all day long. I was there for 2 months while recovering from surgery, but the longer...

Provides: Assisted Living

Chelmsford Crossings is an award winning community located in the Merrimack Valley with easy access to both Rte. 495 and Rte. 3. We are a full service assisted living residence designed with quality services as well as affordability in mind. We offer a full array of services in a home-like...

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The Branches of Marlboro

421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA 01752

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9.2
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47 reviews

Staff are excellent. Room is good size but limit what you can have. Activity Director engaged with residents all day. She is excellent . Could use more activities directed for the men. Food on Memory side...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Branches of Framingham

518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701

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9.2
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31 reviews

The staff was fantastic with my mother. From the time she got there to the time of her passing. Staff individually knew her and cared for her well. She always looked presentable. When she passed caregivers,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Branches of Framingham in Framingham, MA is an assisted living community choice for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities. If you or your loved one needs help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or transportation to and from...

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Whisper Woods of Smithtown

71 St. Johnland Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787

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9.2
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27 reviews

Positive: Facility appearance out and inside is a 5 Employees 5 Cleanliness 5 Moms room /apartment 5 I have not been to many other places but price seemed high I was told at the beginning (close to 3 years...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings

157 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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9.1
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34 reviews

They are wonderful- can't recommend this place enough! The staff from management to daily care personnel went out if their way to assist me with issues with my Aunt. Facilitated arranging outside care as...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Plymouth Crossings is a lively suburban hideaway, convenient to shops and amenities, and just minutes from historic, artistic, cultural and retail centers. Our community is a place people love to call home whether their favorite activity is catching up with friends, watching a performance or...

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Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

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9.0
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40 reviews

For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Residents of Leominster Crossings enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. 24- Hour assistance is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring...

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Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree

40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA 02062

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9.0
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25 reviews

Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

At Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree, we are committed to ensuring that our every service and amenity will help create the enriched, active life you deserve. It starts with our surroundings. Our community beautifully balances privacy, safety and security, with well-appointed dining rooms...

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Greenwich Farms at Warwick

75 Minnesota Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888

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9.0
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59 reviews

The staff here has been great. My mom has been in the memory care unit since just before Christmas. She is very happy and feels safe. It’s so nice to finally spend my time with her as a daughter and not a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Greenwich Farms at Warwick located in Warwick, RI is a Benchmark Senior Living independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle?...

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8.7
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2,438 reviews

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2,438 reviews
8.7

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A Place for Mom has scored Benchmark Senior Living with 8.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 527 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Benchmark Senior Living has 2,438 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 17, 2026
Verified Review
Perfect fit

There are many activities. The facility is very clean. All the staff go out of their way. My dad really likes the food too.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jamie M - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 17, 2026
Verified Review
I highly recommend!

For me the staff and nursing staff in the memory care unit is what made it such a positive experience. My mom had a couple incidents they were right on top of. They take good care of people in memory care. I wish my mother could have experienced the other section with the dining hall. The community of residents was very nice there.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 13, 2026
Verified Review
Personal Care in an Engaging Community

Staff who know the residents and genuinely care. Good communication. Programs that engage the residents. Especially live music a few times a month. My husband sang every song. Staff has ability to calmly redirect residents. Beautiful clean facility, with courtyards for outside enjoyment. Several open comfortable living areas. Good food. Extra hydration offered at end of a group activity. Very clean facility.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 13, 2026
Verified Review
Very satisfied

Don't expect resolution to problems or questions quickly, have had to ask multiple times. This problem seems to lie with maintenance, appears understaffed. Overall we are very satisfied with Benchmark

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Ed K - Toured community
Not Sure
February 13, 2026

Good experience, very professional and kind staff. Facilities were clean and neat, residents were also supportive of their living conditions

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
michael roberge - Toured community
Memory Care
February 10, 2026

The tour was great. The facility manager was very knowledgeable about the facility activities and staff functions provided.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

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5.0
Paula Lilly - Toured community
Not Sure
February 10, 2026

[name removed] was fabulous and very thorough. She answered all our questions and then showed us the facility we were interested in for my sister in law. We are waiting to see how she progresses after being in the hospital and if she does well, this facility is on the top of our list

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Ken B - Toured community
Not Sure
February 10, 2026

We met many of the staff and were very impressed by their attitudes and dedication. A far improvement over where we are now. The proximity of it to our children. Is a major bonus, I asked them to hold the two units for us.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 9, 2026
Verified Review
Highly recommended

Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jackie S - Toured community
Not Sure
February 5, 2026

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the facility is absolutely beautiful. Pricing above [removed] à la carte just doesn’t work for me.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
February 3, 2026
Verified Review
Review for The Village at Buckland Court

Great care and nurses. Communication with me could be better though. Very nice modern apartment. She likes the food. I would recommend


5.0
James G - Toured community
Not Sure
February 3, 2026

Great experience, people were very friendly, and the residents truly loved the place. My mother left the tour feeling like this may be a place where she would like to live.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Elfriede Anne Armeno - Toured community
Not Sure
February 3, 2026

From start to finish, our tour guide was fabulous, professional, clean, and really had that human touch. Can't get much better.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
January 30, 2026
Verified Review
Our experience

All 5. I like everything about it she is in memory care and they are wonderful. Yes, I would recommend The Village at Brookfield to other families based on the experience

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Cindi - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 30, 2026
Verified Review
Benchmark offers a safe, caring, respectful environment to your loved one

It was exceptional. The staff was absolutely amazing. The head staff, chef, nursing, LNA, down to housekeeping and volunteers were amazing. Staff would always come in to say hi to [name removed] and help her when she got terribly confused and the staff cried right along side of us when she passed away at benchmark. We were all surrounding her. She felt the love and compassion benchmark gave her each and every day. And I was there almost daily so I feel I had a good look at everything going on daily.


5.0
Rosie S - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 29, 2026
Verified Review
Amazing Memory Care Facility

The staff has been amazing. They made it possible for us to bring her there when she was not willing. Totally scared us to have to do this. She was living alone and in dangerous situations when her home care left for the day. They took the time and patience to transition her , about 2 months before we could visit. Now she is very happy there thriving , socializing and safe


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
January 27, 2026
Verified Review
Review for River Ridge at Avon

Overall - great. Activities are good. Apartment is great. Cleanliness is good (sometimes things are forgotten, i.e. laundry misplaced). Negative would've communicating between various staff doesn't always happen, i.e. new meds, changes in routine aren't handled smoothly through shift changes or communicated from Dr. to staff or back again. Also their are times that staff will ask my Mom with out including us and if my Mom is confused she'll give a wrong answer relative to her care

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3

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5.0
Michele Babineau - Toured community
Memory Care
January 27, 2026

I was professionally and enthusiastically greeted by the receptionist. Overall the facility was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and appear to genuinely love their jobs the residents, and I connected easily with the staff I encountered. I am just starting my journey of researching facilities so I don't have a comparison of the value for cost, however, this facility is in line with my thoughts and what I do know about the cost for memory care facilities. I was impressed with the studio apartment and private bathrooms in the units, although was a little concerned with the size of the studio, and wonder what it would feel like with furniture. Overall I definitely give this facility a 5-star.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Lisa G - Toured community
Memory Care
January 27, 2026

The Atrium is beautiful and [name removed] was amazing. She connected with us quickly and was very supportive and helpful.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
January 26, 2026
Verified Review
Benchmark at North Andover

What we like the most about the community are the nurses, the faculty and all of that work their has been great! I would recommend Benchmark at North Andover to other families based on the experience.


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