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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden

35 Hamden Hills Drive, Hamden, CT 06518

(855) 638-0838

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4.5

(14 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

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Reviews of Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden in Hamden, Connecticut

4.5

(14 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.8

  • Staff

    4.6

  • Food

    5.0

  • Activities

    4.5

  • Value

    4.5

Judith

4

August 14, 2024

I visited this facility

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden was doing some renovations so it was not ready to move into and have all the facilities that they're going to have, but the layout was very nice. They introduced us to a couple of people there and took us through a lot of the rooms, showed us the studios and the one-bedroom and the two-bedroom. They were very helpful.

Bill413

4

April 30, 2024

I visited this facility

I liked Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. I can't say I didn't like anything about it that I saw. The staff was very friendly and outgoing. They seemed to know a lot of the residents. It was all good. It's clean. The room that she showed us was a two-bedroom and it's fine. It's got a good amount of room. The bedrooms are big enough. Everybody was going out of their way to be friendly.

Rodney

5

December 9, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My sister is at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. They all seem to be very caring people and want to help and do the best they can for her. I've enjoyed all of their staff. Every time they greet me and my sister they're very friendly, very caring, and happy. The facility can be confusing at times, but once you get used to it it seems to have everything neatly in place. I've seen several activities and they seem to always try to have something going for each one of their different care units. They're taking good care of her.

Phyllis

4

November 18, 2022

I visited this facility

I like my tour at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden, and I like everything about it. I like the fact that when I walked in there, I didn't see anybody sitting around, which was one of the things I was hesitant about. The lady was very thorough. I love that place, but it just costs too much money. It was just too much and they would nickel-and-dime you to death, while at the other place I toured everything is included. So it would have cost way more than what they said it was going to be monthly. Everything was exactly what I wanted, but it was just too much money, that was the bottom line. And that was just at level one, my cousin has Alzheimer's so it's going to get worse. So it was expensive at level one, I would hate to see what is level three. They had exercises, cooking classes, and they go out now and then supervised. They have a place to go out in the back, they have cookouts, they have a courtyard and a salon. The rooms were a pretty good size. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the facility, and my nose is keen.

Debbie

5

May 4, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother has been in Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden for 9 days now. We chose it for her because she can be on her own there and still have lots of help and 24-hour care. It's very easily accessible for wheelchairs and walkers. There are lots of wonderful activities every day. There's also wonderful food. She's only been there nine days and she talks about how great the meals are. She's in their assisted living. They have guests that play music with piano and a trumpet. They have arts and crafts. They have rides when you want to go shopping. They have a bus and take them on outings.

David

5

November 21, 2021

I visited this facility

I toured Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden for my mom. It has a dining room on each floor, and I remember it's four stories. They have snack rooms and a wet bar for wine and beer. They run that once in a while. There is a separate section for memory care on the third floor. And it was really beautiful. I looked at both sections here. The staff was very professional, informative, helpful, and very pleasant. They sit and listen to your concerns. You can ask them any question, and they'll answer happily. They do everything they can to set your mind at ease. The head chef had brought down an apple pie for us when we were leaving, so we brought home an apple pie. They have everything you can think of. They have exercise rooms, a library, and entertainment rooms. They have small diners where you can go and get coffee. A drink is available any time with a snack, and you just help yourself. They gave me an apple pie, and I like a lot of cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger in it. It was a little bit bland and undercooked, but it was good enough. It's still a good dessert.

ReviewerAT1020B

5

November 7, 2020

I visited this facility

We went to Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. That one seemed absolutely wonderful. I actually had started a contract with them, and gave them a deposit. But the next day they called me, they did a little evaluation, and they didn't tell me that day, but they waited 'til the next day to tell me that the level of care that they felt my dad needed, and they upped the price $1,400, and I couldn't afford it. They said that when he first went in, that first two weeks (even though he was quarantined), that there's somebody who was going to take him and make sure he was doing things, and even take him outside and get him outside. That place was more willing to take care of him those first few weeks when nobody could be around.

Carol

5

August 21, 2018

I visited this facility

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden was lovely. The staff was awesome and the people seemed very happy. It was shiny, new, and it had interesting things to do and look at. I would have loved it if my mother could have gone there, but we couldn't afford it. The rooms were very nice and the dining area was beautiful. They have a pub where they do happy hour, play games, and they have a wall of heroes. They have a lot of veterans that live there. They also have off-site outings to movies and museums, and things at the beach.

Caring daughter119224650

4

January 31, 2016

I visited this facility

I went to Benchmark, and they were extremely helpful. They told me right up-front that they weren’t going to be able to meet my mother’s needs. Then they spent another hour helping me understand Medicaid, funding sources, and VA assistance; which I wouldn’t have looked into if they hadn’t mentioned it. It looked very clean, and I would definitely have considered them if they could have met my mother’s needs; but they couldn’t. It makes a difference to me that they were upfront about it. They were very good with the residents, and seemed to know the people in the area that they were in. They knew a lot about the activities.

Provider Response

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us as we value your feedback. We are happy to help all visitors to Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.

Jonnie

5

September 22, 2015

I visited this facility

I liked the staff at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden. The rooms were nice. It was so inviting. They had trips to different places. You can tell that the residents like being there.

Provider Response

Thank you! Your opinion means a great deal to us.

Peter26

5

November 22, 2014

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The employees at Benchmark are very great and helpful. The community is very good. It is clean and presentable. The food seems to be good. The rooms are very good. My mom doesn't take advantage of the activities just yet, but they have a lot of good variety, and from what I have seen, they are good. We chose it because mom seems to like it more than any other.

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. Your opinion is extremely important to us. What makes our communities so special is the people, the care we provide, and the programming we offer. Please feel free to contact the Executive Director (203.248.1864) at any time if there is ever anything we can do to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and your family.

Paula31

5

September 21, 2014

I visited this facility

This was my top pick - The memory care unit was awesome, right from the staff, to the rooms and to the programs that they offered there. I visited 4 over a 2-day span and this was it; however, they did not accept Medicaid after the money was spent and I didn't want to move my relative after a short time. If I had the money - then YES - hands down - no one else that I visited compared!!!

Provider Response

Thank you for sharing! We love what we do and are extremely proud of our team. Individualized care is one of our hallmarks as we strive to meet the distinct needs of each resident. We take enormous pride in taking care of seniors throughout the aging experience. Please feel free to contact us at 203-248-1864 if we can ever be of service to your or your family.

Robert29

4

June 13, 2013

I am a friend or relative of a resident

I chose Maple Woods for my father because it had a Dementia Unit. They have a whole lot of programs going on. They have certain activities that they do in different orders to help maintain their minds as much as they can. They also have different kinds of activities during the day. I just noticed that the management has a high turnover rate although the Director of the Dementia Care Unit is still the same person. He has been there for seven years and that was one of the things that I looked at; stability. The rest of the staff has been the same people ever since we visited the place and we also like their food.

John28

4

March 8, 2013

I am a friend or relative of a resident

My mom is doing much, much better at Maple Woods. She has adapted very well. The staff is very friendly. However, the food could be improved.

Provider Response

Thank you for your kind words. Your feedback is important to us, so please note that your comments have been forwarded on to the Executive Director as well as the Dining Services Director. Please do not hesitate to contact the community with any further concerns. We love what we do and are extremely proud of our team and of their dedication to the individual needs of every resident.

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Costs for Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden in Hamden, Connecticut

Assisted Living

This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.

$5,800

Starting Price

Memory Care

Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.

$8,055

Starting Price

Services and Amenities of Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden in Hamden, Connecticut

Campus/Building Details

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Financing & Payment Options

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  • Rent And Care Fees

Guests

  • Guest Parking
  • Overnight Guests

Inside Amenities

  • Computer Room
  • Entertainment Venues
  • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area

Outside Amenities

  • Garden

Transportation & Shopping

  • General Transportation Services

Diet & Nutrition

  • Diabetic
  • Low Fat
  • Low Salt

Fitness & Wellness Programs

  • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
  • Tai Chi
  • Salon Services
  • Yoga/Stretching opportunities

Health Services

  • Hospice Care
  • Medication Reminders

Languages

  • English spoken

Pets

  • Pets

Kitchen Types

  • Kitchenette

Dining

  • Communal Dining
  • Guest Meals

Games Hobbies & Recreation

  • Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
  • Literary Activities/Programs
  • Educational Activities/Programs
  • Music Activities/Programs
  • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
  • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
  • Horticultural Activities

Housekeeping & Maintenance

  • Housekeeping Services
  • Linen Services
  • Private Housekeeping Services

On-Site Services

  • Religious Services
  • Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance

Room Amenities

  • Wifi/Internet In Unit
  • Cable/Satellite In Unit

Personal Care

  • Cooking services

Additional Amenity Information

  • Features: Library, Fitness room/Gym
  • Technology: Emergency call system
  • Special Comment: Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is a charming "country inn" setting, conveniently located to the Merritt Parkway and the hub of New Haven.
  • State Licenses: 133

About Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden in Hamden, Connecticut

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden is located south of Sleeping Giant State Park, on a hilltop overlooking Hamden Center. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, Maple Woods at Hamden boasts skyline views of New Haven and picturesque views of the Long Island Sound. We're conveniently located near shops, as well as cultural and business attractions. Our superb location complements the quality of life found within our retirement community. Residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle where they feel secure and comfortable. They relish in the quiet of our library, take strolls along our beautiful walking paths, and enjoy refreshments in our very own ice cream parlor. With all this, plus a wide variety of health and wellness amenities, our residents are active, social, and fulfilled at Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden


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