Benchmark Senior
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
For decades, Benchmark Senior Living has been servicing the older adult community by providing quality care and housing options. The company states on its website, “We, at Benchmark Senior Living, have a heartfelt desire to get to know you and are innately curious about the fabric of your stories. We engage as a trusted friend, seeking to deeply know you and meet you where you are so we can help connect you to what and who matters to you at every stage of life.” The company has over 30 locations near the East Coast and offers various types of living options, such as assisted living, independent living, and memory care.
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The Good
- Multiple Care Options
- Bistro Available 24/7
- Industry Recognition
- No Contract
Multiple Care Options
To appeal to more people’s needs, Benchmark offers more than assisted living, including independent living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and respite care. Below is a brief list of features Benchmark offers with each living option. Amenities may vary by location, and not all locations offer all living options. You will have to look up a specific location to see which care and living options are available.
Assisted living
- Assistance with daily living, including physical and mobility needs
- Life Now, Live Well wellness program for enhancing health and quality of life
- Personal Care Plans based on needs
- Parallel Programming, the option to choose from personal and group activities every hour
- Leadership Presence Model, with management onsite seven days a week
- Family and Community Support Groups, forums, events, and education
- Medication assistance
Independent living
- Interior and exterior building maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal
- Housekeeping once a week
- Chef-prepared meals with healthy choices and snacks in between
- Transportation
- Concierge services
- Exercise and wellness programs
- Educational programs
Memory care
- Sensory dining
- Aromatherapy
- Tactile stimulation
- Contrasting colors and special lighting to reduce effects of sundowning in common areas
- Electronic door security inside and outside to protect residents
- Regular housekeeping, linen, laundry, and trash removal service
- Emergency response systems
- Medication management
Skilled nursing care
- Extensive staff of registered nurses, physical, speech, and occupational therapists to cater to residents’ needs
- Medicare-certified and 5-star related care
- Concierge services
- Chef-prepared meals
- Laundry services
- Engaging activities
- Family events
- Wellness programs
Respite care
- Housekeeping, linen, laundry, and trash removal services
- Emergency response systems
- Engaging activities to promote physical, social, intellectual, emotional, purposeful, and spiritual wellness
Bistro Available 24/7
In addition to the three main meals per day, there is a bistro at each Benchmark community that is always open, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents can get snacks or beverages here at any time.
Industry Recognition
Benchmark Senior Living has numerous awards for its services and overall community environment. A couple of awards that acknowledge the company are “Best Nursing Homes of 2018-19” by U.S. News and “Top Places to Work 2018” by The Boston Globe.
Industry recognition tells consumers that Benchmark is a trustworthy company that sets itself apart from competition through quality care and service.
No Contract
You do not have to sign a long-term contract with Benchmark. The senior living community only requests that residents give a written 30-day notice before moving out of their apartment. There is, however, a move-in fee/deposit required upon signing the initial agreement, which is common within the industry.
The Bad
- Only Available Near the East Coast
Only Available Near the East Coast
Benchmark Senior Living has limited locations, and they are only located near the East Coast. Unfortunately, if you aren’t located near the East coast, Benchmark may be too far away from you to consider choosing them as your senior living facility.
There are over 30 locations across seven states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
The Bottom Line
Unless you are willing to relocate, Benchmark Senior Living is best for people living near the East Coast, as the company only has locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Benchmark offers various types of care and living options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and respite care. Each care option has numerous amenities and features but will ultimately vary by location. Pricing is unavailable online, so you will have to contact a specific Benchmark community for more information.
