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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 2,422 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
91 reviews

Staff was always readily available. Location and appearance of the facility were the main reasons we chose Arbors of Bedford.

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

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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 Atrium At Drum Hill

2 Technology Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01863

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9.6
Review Score
42 reviews

First off, the front office/admin staff was very welcoming and was available to walk us through the whole process. They stepped up to help out when my mom's primary physician was being slow on requested...

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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The Village at Brookfield Common

246A Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
47 reviews

The place is clean and very homey. You feel like you're walking into a hotel. Everyone was super nice and friendly. From the staff to the residents.

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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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
48 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
Review Score
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
Review Score
53 reviews

We loved benchmark. The employees there treated my mother-in-Law with love and respect. [name removed] the director is great to work with and was willing to accommodate our requests. I would recommend bench...

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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Ashland Farm at North Andover

700 Chickering Road, North Andover, MA 01845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
47 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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9.5
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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The Village At Willow Crossings

25 Cobb Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

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9.4
Review Score
56 reviews
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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Cabot Park Village

280 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA 02460

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
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

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

We had some problems with laundry getting done. The food is good. I've had some snacks up there, it was yummy. The staff is all very nice. A lot of them, English is their second language, so its a bit tough...

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
Review Score
42 reviews

I feel like Orchard Valley had a very adaptable process to accommodate Mom's needs as they evolved. Adaptable includes accepting outside services as needed. Orchard Valley also advocated for Mom on intake to...

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

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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 Chelmsford Crossings

199 Chelmsford St, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
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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Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings

311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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9.3
Review Score
40 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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The Branches of Marlboro

421 Bolton Street, Marlboro, MA 01752

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
49 reviews

The intake staff were great and things seem to be going well so far, She did say they serve too much fish but she is super picky. Cleanliness is great. Size of the room to us is what she needs but she is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living at Plymouth Crossings

157 South Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

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9.2
Review Score
35 reviews

If [Name removed] needs help for any reason at any time, assistance arrives right away. It is especially a very friendly environment. People seem very patient and helpful.

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 at Rye

295 Lafayette Rd, Rye, NH 03870

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
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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The Branches of North Attleboro

40 Robert F. Toner Blvd, North Attleborough, MA 02763

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9.2
Review Score
22 reviews

Place is very clean and always smelt fresh. They bent over backwards in the dining room and the meals were fantastic. The ladies that ran the activities were so positive and fun even though a lot of times...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

River Ridge at Avon

101 Bickford Extension, Avon, CT 06001

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9.2
Review Score
63 reviews

The food is good. The room is nice, but cleaning the floors and room took a while to get on schedule. The care is very good. Communication on specific procedures (i.e., transportation, doctor’s visits, etc.)...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

River Ridge at Avon is nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood in the heart of beautiful Farmington Valley. We are conveniently located off Route 44 in the charming town of Avon, minutes from wonderful shops, dining, entertainment, and medical offices. Our superb location complements the...

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The Branches of Framingham

518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701

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9.1
Review Score
32 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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Benchmark Senior Living at Leominster Crossings

1160 Main Street, Leominster, MA 01453

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
41 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 at Nashua Crossings

674 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
39 reviews

Every single staff member were amazing. Some of them even spent some of their own time talking with him. They cared about every aspect of his wellbeing. They offered many activities and tried to engage him,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Benchmark Senior Living at Nashua Crossings in Nashua, NH 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...

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8.7
Review Score
2,487 reviews

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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 533 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Benchmark Senior Living has 2,487 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 15, 2017
Verified Review

I had a tour of this community for my loved one and I have no complaints with how things went during our visit. They had a very clean facility with a lot of great amenities available to all of the residents. The staff where friendly and and made sure to answer any questions that I had for them in great detail. It was just not the right decision for my loved one in the end decision.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 9, 2017
Verified Review
Fantastic Staff!!

My parents have been here for about five weeks and so far everything has been going wonderful for them . I could have never picked a better fit. The staff are fantastic and provide them with with nothing but the best of care. They both have improved immensely in every day life skills. They get three healthy meals a day and are outside often throughout the day doing different activities and getting some fresh air. We are very happy costumers and thrilled with the results we are seeing. I owe a big thank you to this place.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
May 4, 2017
Verified Review
Benefiting From Their Cooperation

For the most part the care is good. There were a few bumps in the beginning with my mom moving in but they are working with us, that is a plus for us. The environment and the physical layout is fine and clean. The community has staff that are friendly.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
May 4, 2017
Verified Review

Out tour of Tatnuck Park at Worchester went pretty well. the facility was nice and so was the staff, but it was not what we were looking for at the moment.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
April 19, 2017
Verified Review
All is Well for My Mother at This Community

Everything is working out very well since my mother's move to this community. She is safe, and good hands here, and I'am pleased with everything they have done for us. The staff is great, they have been very helpful. They do a good job with the cleanliness, everything is very well-kept. This community is working out well for us, and i would recommend it.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 13, 2017
Verified Review

The person that took us on tour was knowledgeable and helpful. This is an older building and they do try to keep it clean. This seems like more of a medical community than a social community.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 10, 2017
Verified Review
Care for dad

I like the care here for my father. They have a nice staff that is usually very good. We had an issue with him getting the correct medication at the right time. This is a clean community. The meals are very good with a nice variety of choices. They offer him a nice variety of activities to join with the other residents . I recommend the good care and value for other families.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 9, 2017
Verified Review
A nice community.

The staff at this community are hands on. The community is clean and well maintained. There are a few things we are working with them on to improve.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
March 2, 2017
Verified Review
All parties happy!

This is a good community. The staff are really doing a good job with mom. Mom has gotten into a few activities and is transitioning well. She said that the food is okay for the most part. The community is clean and mom and me are happy.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 21, 2017
Verified Review

The people I met were nice and knowledgable. The community seemed clean. This community offers activities and they have a game room.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
February 21, 2017
Verified Review
Very responsive!

At first, we were off to a rocky start, but things have gotten a lot better now, The place has been a good fit for my loved one. The executive director is in contact with us and they are very responsive to any situations. I recommend this place to anyone.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 13, 2017
Verified Review

We liked this community. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The community wa clean and neat as far as I could tell. The residents looked happy enough. I did not like that they had such a small outdoor space for the residents.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 9, 2017
Verified Review

I had a pretty nice tour of this community. It is a nice community. Everything I saw looked well maintained, and clean. The staff was kind, they answered all my questions, and was informative. It was a good experience. Everyone was very kind to my family, and myself.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
February 6, 2017

Nashua Crossings is a very nice facility that can offer a family a lot that is looking to place a loved one in a retirement home, greate staff, nicely located in South nashua, well maintained facility, lots of programs and activities for the resident to take part in. I would recommend this place for a loved one to live.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 30, 2017

We toured the Memory Care facility and found it to be a really nice space. The rooms were above average. However, given my mother's relatively high physical functionality, the limited outdoor space and less active activity calendar were less attractive than other alternatives.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 26, 2017
Verified Review

This is a friendly community, and our tour of it went very well. The staff we came across was very kind, and welcoming. The community looked nice, everything was nice, and clean. Everyone was very kind to my family and myself.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
January 26, 2017
Verified Review

We had a good tour of this facility.From what I saw the community appeared to be well-kept, and clean. The staff was friendly, and nice. It was a good experience, but there were many factors that played into where to place my mother. Unfortunately this wasn't the community for us.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 29, 2016
Verified Review

This is a pleasant community, and my tour of it went very well. The tour guide we had was kind and knowledgeable. From what we saw the community looked nice. Everything appeared to be very well-kept. They were very kind to family and myself.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
December 28, 2016
Verified Review
Caring Wonderful Community

This is a nice community with caring people. I'am comfortable with the care they are providing my mother with. She is safe and in good hands here a this community. The staff is wonderful, they are caring for her well. Overall I'am comfortable with her move to this community, and I would recommend it.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 14, 2016
Verified Review

The tour was good and the person that took me around was helpful and knew what they were talking about. I did not see any of the residents out doing anything though. The staffed seemed to be friendly though.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Value for Cost

4


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