Benchmark Senior Living

I found it to be a very nice place and the staff is wonderful. I think that she is overly fussy and can sometimes be mean. They are a very nice place.

I liked this place and my brother liked it a lot but he just felt so welcomed at their sister community. We went here twice. It was a very nice place and the staff certainly were warm but their sister community in Ridgefield just appealed to us right away.

it wasn't anywhere near as fancy as Maplewood but you got the sense that there were more activities and it seemed like they catered more to the residents. We didn't choose primarily because it was in Trumbull, so the location wasn't as convenient. Also, the size, it was a little large and we thought that mom could get lost.

My mother-in-law is no longer there but The Village at Mariners Point was wonderful. It was close to her home, she knew a lot of people there and the staff was wonderful to her. Her son decided that he wanted her near him in Florida so he moved her down there. There was nothing wrong with The Village. She was very happy there.

Nice, but I thought a lot of it was unnecessary. It is like a lot of linen table clothes and chandeliers. It comes across as being higher tier as far as aesthetics and everything. It's rather expensive. But I don't know if crystal decor is really necessary to take care of my mom. It was nice, I will have to say that.

The staff at Haverhill Crossings was so friendly and it is obvious that they all are very attentive to the needs of the residents. The building is showing its age a little; the carpeting is showing some wear, but overall it is a pleasant place for my mom. They offer many activities during the week for the residents, and we just enjoyed a Halloween party for the families and residents, complete with trick or treating for the grandchildren! She loves the food, and there are always options to choose from when she would prefer something different. They plan trips, have a hair salon, laundry rooms, and plenty of "living room" areas for residents and families to use. The location is awesome- just off Rt 495.

I have been extremely pleased with Coachman Square at Woodbridge. This is my mom's second placement in assisted living --- she previously lived at Atria Crossroads in Waterford, and I am way more pleased with this Benchmark community she lives in now than I was with Atria. At Coachman Square they actually act like they care and the staff members, for the most part, seem to enjoy their jobs. (At Artria, I felt like money was the biggest motivator and they did not follow through with their promises). I understand that these are businesses that need to make money to stay profitable, but at Coachman Square, they actually appear to put the residents first. My mom is happy there and hopefully she will remain there the rest of her life.

Brookfield Common is a lovely facility with very nice staff. The food is very good and they really try to include the family of the resident by hosting events like a cocktail hour, ice cream or pizza social, and a fashion show. There are plenty of activities for the residents to get involved with and the staff is very much open to suggestions and will make every effort to accommodate your wishes. We had one or two minor issues but they were resolved very quickly. I would recommend this resident community.

They exceeded my expectations - this was the best fit for my family member. It's well-kept and was the most cost-effective option. They seem to be exceptionally interested in keeping my loved one engaged.

This community is really nice and the staff was really wonderful. They are bigger then what we were looking for but overall it is just a great community. The staff is really friendly and they maintain the community very clean.

The Atrium at Rocky Hill is totally dedicated to memory loss, which is why I chose it. Other places I visited had memory care units that were on a second or third floor. The Atrium is all one floor with a courtyard. There are only 61 residents so it feels more homey. The Atrium is still very new for us so it was hard to rate the Value, Care Services, and Activities. I think I was expecting more, like more outings, but they do have a full schedule of activities posted.

My dad lived at River Ridge for a year. He loved it. A week after he moved in he fell and fractured his wrist. In spite of it being 9:30PM on a Sunday evening, the nurse on duty called me immediately to let me know my father was on the way to the hospital. Dad was cared for at River Ridge and did not have to go to rehab. The doctor on the staff of River Ridge oversaw this care. My dad could sometimes be a handful and during a particularly stressful time the team of care givers, up to and including the administrators, helped resolve the issue with compassion and professionalism. The kitchen staff and all the certified nursing assistants were caring and kind. Even the maintenance staff were diligent and effective. I would not have moved my dad but for a different level of care and a savings of over $1,200.00 per month we moved dad to a facility in another state. My older brother is now dad's caretaker. My only complaint is that there were not enough activities for dad outside of the River Ridge facility itself. My father is fairly able-bodied for an 84-year-old man and sometimes he was bored. That was also a side effect of his failing vision but more activities would have been great. I would recommend River Ridge to anyone who needs the assisted living level of care. Good luck in your search!

Overall 4 stars. No issues other than the food. My sister is a vegetarian and this leaves her very few options since each meal is centered around a protein. I'm told that the food appears premade and does not taste very good. This is unfortunate since meals are a big part of the socialization there. Also, I will not eat there because they charge $[removed] for a something like a hotdog.

Overall, apartment and closet space is huge. Very generous. Overall design and cleanliness is great, activities are varied and multiple options daily. The food is also above average and flexible, generous schedule. Staff is helpful and kind.

Staff are very good so far . Activities are ok . Place is pretty clean . Room is a small one bedroom . There are larger one bedrooms . None were available. I think she is doing pretty well . They are way more helpful than her previous assisted living. So far , very good !A few things with air conditioning and kitchen was being updated but now seems ok . Most staff is friendly and kind

Overall the staff was very good. Especially the leadership team in the memory unit where my mom was. The food was fine and they did some activities but as you know they are limited in memory care.

The place was really nice. We enjoyed our tour. The bedroom was fairly large, and it is someplace that we MIGHT consider in the future.

Only not 5 stars as my 90 year old dad, a former college president would like a few more men to have cultural discussions. He had that at their over 55 condo complex in Holden. My mom is thriving however- she needs PT and help with dressing due to arthritis and some tones weakness due to Lymphoma. Food is high average, not my parents favorite but they recently switched chefs at Tatnuck Park and I think they will be more able to recommend menu items. My parents are mainly pescatarians and more people in their generation eat meat. Staff is very kind and responsive. My parents have their minds and communicate well, which helps. Dad still drives so they don't take advantage of the shuttle service which seems to run only on certain days to their doctors or church etc. Cost is high as is many places but the care they receive is worth it. They have 3 small rooms, bedroom, living room with kitchenette and second bedroom they use as a den. It is a good amount of space but 3 smallish closets are not really enough. Keep on mind they came from a 3,000 square foot condo with a two car garage.

Great experience. Currently filling out the application for my dad. The low income program option has made Putnum Farm the top option so far.

Positive- staff is friendly, the place is clean, food is good, the common areas are nice (both on the memory care floor and regular areas), provide wheelchair transportation to doctors appointments, allow us to reserve rooms to have party or family gatherings. Negatives- I have had to follow up multiple times about getting hair washed or at one point bathing, applying lotion. My mom is supposed to wear hand braces and the staff are often not trained to use them or do not use them. It's expensive