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Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings
640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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5
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May 12, 2020
Regarding Ridgefield Crossings, Ridgefield, CT - Our family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for all the dedication, sacrifices, caring, and answering a call above and beyond duty. We have had assistance from every corner of their staff. From plant services to reception to nursing, aides, activity directors, and many more - and via phone calls, texting, emails, video calling, and, I think, smoke signals! We get responsiveness, ingenuity and much patience. If we singled out one person we would miss a hundred. We could never express all our love and unending thankfulness to all staff at Ridgefield Crossings. Mom has lived on the Traditional Living side for several years. The staff has become like family to both Mom and us. Now, she has been moved to the Memory Care side – and again – she very quickly was welcomed and made to feel at home. We are quite sure that all the appropriate socialization and activities have kept her in a better form than we could have done by ourselves at home. Dementia is progressive. But its tide is definitely stemmed by the daily involvement she has had in Ridgefield. Recently, Mom survived the COVID outbreak, her infection having been caught early due to the staff’s constant vigilance in twice daily taking temps and oxygenation levels. Though no fever and no cough, Mom was sent to the hospital because her oxygenation showed a drop from morning to night. It was the quick reaction of RC combined with Mom’s strong general physical health, that allowed her to be treated early, and recuperation was completed on the isolation side of RC (something RC set up right away). It hasn’t been a picnic for anyone, particularly being kept apart. But we will get through it, and due in large part to the staff of Ridgefield Crossings, we will be lucky enough to enjoy Mom’s company again, and she ours. I give 5 out of 5 stars rating.
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About Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
In addition to assisted living and The Harbor Program, Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings in Ridgefield, Connecticut, has launched an innovative program for those facing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. The Lighthouse Club serves as a beacon for seniors who are beginning to experience mild memory impairment. As a highly personalized program, The Lighthouse Club helps residents remain active, engaged and stimulated. Developed in collaboration with memory impairment specialists, The Lighthouse Club starts every morning after breakfast and concludes at dinnertime. Residents enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day and they receive the personal attention they need to live well and with dignity at Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of Connecticut License Lookup
Services and Amenities of Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
Aquatic Amenities
- Hot Tub Spa
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
- 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
- Golf
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Pets
- Pets
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
- General Store
Financing & Payment Options
- Financial Aid
- Rent And Care Fees
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
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
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Therapies
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Personal Care
- Cooking services
Additional Amenity Information
- Fee Structure: We offer a month-to-month rental
- Features: Library, Fitness room/Gym, Washer/dryer in apt
- Technology: Emergency call system
- Activities: Computer class
- Special Comment: number and variety of activities, with 16 activity managers onsite! three distinct neighborhoods with three levels of memory care, from fully Independent memory residents, to early memory loss residents (on our Lighthouse Community) to a community for more advanced memory loss (on our Harbor Community). Proximity to Founders Hall, a premier senior educational center nationwide - located 2 miles from our door
- Licenses: we are a licensed assisted living facility in the state of CT
Costs for Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
Memory Care
$8,970
Starting Price
Assisted Living
$6,255
Starting Price
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Reviews of Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut
Michele
5
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June 23, 2021
I went to Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. It was very nice walking in. You felt like you were home in a regular setting. It was very nice, and it was comforting going in there. The apartment was very spacious. When we peeked in someone's room, they made it look like their own house. It was very nice and very pleasing. The staff was wonderful. She was great. She took her time and talked about everything. She brought us around to the assisted living. Then we stopped by shortly into the memory care. They had a little choir thing going on and somebody was playing in a room. It was nice to see the whole facility at that point. The dining area was beautiful, and it was nice. The layout was great, and it definitely was very clean. She showed us a room where they had the activities and what they're doing. They had a lot of crafts going on. They had a chorus where you could join in, which was going on at the time. It was nice to see. There were a lot of people there.
Lisa
5
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March 7, 2021
I visited Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. The tour was very good and very informative. The staff took me on a tour of the dining room and the common areas. I was also able to see a couple of the model rooms, and that was very helpful. The dining area was very nice, and the facility was very clean. Everybody was extremely friendly and helpful.
Linda
5
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January 3, 2021
I visited Benchmark in person and I was impressed with it. The admissions director was lovely. The woman spent a long time with me. They had a nice library. The place was attractive. The rooms, and I teach interior design, they were very in style. She was afraid that they used a lot of beige and that the color scheme was not in style, but the beige colors are coming back and gray is going away, so I told her they're back in style now. The finish and the wood that they used for the floors, it was chic. The one-bedroom was a little small, but I think that's just the way they are at these retirement homes. It's hard to get bigger rooms. My mom has four dogs and the Benchmark has an area right out front with a bench for dogs and the residents. So if you have dogs you can go out there and I think they have a dog walk through the woods. The facility looked like it was surrounded by woods. The front was manicured pretty well and then they had the area for the dogs. To the left there were some trees and it was up high, which was nice. You get a view of the area. The building was attractive architecturally. Their pricing was less. The admissions director said that the staff has been there for years and my parents liked it.
asdkjh
5
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May 12, 2020
Regarding Ridgefield Crossings, Ridgefield, CT - Our family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for all the dedication, sacrifices, caring, and answering a call above and beyond duty. We have had assistance from every corner of their staff. From plant services to reception to nursing, aides, activity directors, and many more - and via phone calls, texting, emails, video calling, and, I think, smoke signals! We get responsiveness, ingenuity and much patience. If we singled out one person we would miss a hundred. We could never express all our love and unending thankfulness to all staff at Ridgefield Crossings. Mom has lived on the Traditional Living side for several years. The staff has become like family to both Mom and us. Now, she has been moved to the Memory Care side – and again – she very quickly was welcomed and made to feel at home. We are quite sure that all the appropriate socialization and activities have kept her in a better form than we could have done by ourselves at home. Dementia is progressive. But its tide is definitely stemmed by the daily involvement she has had in Ridgefield. Recently, Mom survived the COVID outbreak, her infection having been caught early due to the staff’s constant vigilance in twice daily taking temps and oxygenation levels. Though no fever and no cough, Mom was sent to the hospital because her oxygenation showed a drop from morning to night. It was the quick reaction of RC combined with Mom’s strong general physical health, that allowed her to be treated early, and recuperation was completed on the isolation side of RC (something RC set up right away). It hasn’t been a picnic for anyone, particularly being kept apart. But we will get through it, and due in large part to the staff of Ridgefield Crossings, we will be lucky enough to enjoy Mom’s company again, and she ours. I give 5 out of 5 stars rating.
CherylM2634
5
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March 3, 2020
I cannot say enough good things about Ridgefield Crossings. My loved one is in the memory care area and she does not just live there, she thrives there! I cannot believe all the amazing, stimulating activities that go on every day, seven days a week. There is great diversity in the activities from trivia to crafts, movies, singing, exercise, and the outings off the property are fantastic! My loved one goes to restaurants, scenic rides and even out for coffee and something sweet. This all happens every week! My relative is known, loved, and well cared for. Every department has the most friendly, caring, and competent staff members. Not only does the staff know my loved one, they know me too! The rooms are lovely with plenty of space and windows that let in beautiful, natural light. It's also nice to be able to have lunch or dinner with my relative. There's a different menu every day with plenty of delicious meals to choose from. One of the best things is the app they have that allows me to get updates on the daily activities my loved one attends! I get pictures of her and I can also communicate with the staff through the app. It's wonderful! Ridgefield Crossings is an outstanding facility that I highly recommend!
Liz F
5
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February 9, 2020
My mom's been at Ridgefield Harbor for 4 months and she couldn't be happier: the staff are incredibly caring and attentive - they engage her in activities throughout the day every day, and give her a regular dose of warm hugs that make her feel valued and loved. The events for family are wonderful too - they give us a chance to get to know the staff and mom's friends, as well as meet other families whose parents are in a similar stage. It's a truly remarkable place; cannot recommend it more highly!
art4faith
5
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February 8, 2020
My mom has been at Ridgefield Crossings for a little over 5 years. I do not have even one complaint! The staff is wonderful, caring and responsible. Whenever we had a request, we were quickly heard and accommodated. Ridgefield Crossings has activities for all interests, all day and evening which helps with socialization and helps the residents continue hobbies and their interests. Mom loves the food and is able to request substitutes when needed. I feel completely at rest, knowing that she is well taken care of in beautiful surroundings.
Mike Picinelli
5
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January 18, 2020
We are very pleased with our mother's care. Her room is very nice. She enjoys all of the activities such as Bingo, jeopardy, happy hour, movies and outings. The resteraunt style dining and the food is delicious and the staff is terrific!
DSHatRidgefield
5
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January 18, 2020
My father has been a resident of the Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings for over a year and we are very happy with the facility, the staff and the opportunities that it has provided Dad in the form of community, friendships, activities and safety. After being diagnosed with dementia, we needed to find him a place with social interaction, thoughtful service and little cause for worry. Ridgefield Crossing has succeeded in being that place for him and we cannot say enough about the staff that their helpfulness and caring. I would certainly recommend that anyone with a need for assisted living consider Ridgefield Crossings!
Lynn C.
5
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January 14, 2020
Ridgefield Crossings has been a home away from home for my mother in law. Coming from NYC and moving to the country was an enormous change and the folks at RC went over and above to see she was comfortable, happy and secure. She has made many good friends and now considers it her home. The food is fabulous and the nurse aids compassionate. Five stars!
DMcDevitt
5
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January 13, 2020
Ridgefield Crossings has been home for my Mom for the last 2 years. She has been extremely satisfied with everything that the Crossings offer. . The best part of Ridgefield Crossing is the caring staff. The resident caregivers and nurses have been incredible. The one thing that I notice about the staff here is that they treat my Mom like family. This is always a very comforting feeling, knowing the staff cares so much about the residents. They are very attentive and check in with her all the time. They provide the perfect balance of assistance and encourage independence to her comfort level. Ridgefield Crossings also does an amazing job providing fun activities for the residents. The have an entire staff dedicated to offer an array of on-site activities like exercise classes, arts and crafts, music and games. They also have different occasions when musicians come in and entertain the residents. In addition, they provide all the transportation needs for their residents, whether it is getting to church, going to the store or even getting to a doctor’s appointment. Overall, I am very thankful to the great staff of Ridgefield Crossings. They have given my Mom a wonderful, safe and healthy home. Keep up the fantastic work!!
mikek
5
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August 12, 2019
Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings was very nice and the people were super nice to everyone. When you walk in you can tell it is a clean place. The staff was very helpful and always ready to help. Ridgefield is one of the best towns in the Connecticut and this place has to be one of the best in order to service this great town.
Anonymous556004
4
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November 17, 2016
Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings was very nice but very expensive. The staff was very helpful and informative. Everything was very nice and topnotch. The person who gave me the tour had coffee for me. The rooms were good, nicely appointed, comfortable, and adequate. People are well taken care of.
Eva K.
4
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August 22, 2016
It was very nice and gave us an idea of what a facility is like. The staff was very friendly, answered our questions, showed us the different parts of the community, and were very helpful. We saw the dining room. We had lunch there and saw the different areas where they have recreations. The facility is three stories high, and we saw the common areas and several of the different apartments.
Ellen204057
4
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July 8, 2016
My mom is here, and it’s really an excellent place. It’s a little bit pricey, but the reason we picked it for my mom is because as your health deteriorates, they don’t kick you out. We saw their dining room, but we were not able to sample the meal that they were serving. They did have a nice spread for us, though, of cookies, fruits, and cheeses.
RitaBLRIS
5
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May 22, 2016
I went to visit Ridgefield and liked that the people were very nice. The staff was really wonderful, caring, and couldn’t do enough to assist and help. I really liked the place a lot. They had a lot of activities, like chair. The apartments are very small and without views. One room looked out on a wall. They are very expensive for my mother.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Please reach out to our Executive Director if you need anything.
Caring114126250
5
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October 28, 2015
It was lovely. It was very, very nice. It was excellent. The location is not what I'm looking for, though. Also, I looked at one apartment with two bedrooms, and I thought that might be what I would need, but it really isn't, and it was not really appealing to me. The facility was clean. It looked to be well maintained. The activities seemed to be well planned. The dining room was very nice, and there were lot of people in the dining room to take care of the guests. Ridgefield Crossings was just a very nice place. It seemed to be very well run. They showed me list of things that they do for the month, and what was on the list was interesting. It seemed to be activities that I could participate in, but not my husband, so that's another thing. I wouldn't be able to be there with my husband. Other than that, it was fine. As a matter of fact, I met one of the ladies who lives there. She has a lovely apartment. She can come and go if she pleases and partake or not in the activities. For somebody who is alone, it is ideal.
Provider Response
Thank you for your feedback! We take enormous pride in taking care of seniors throughout the aging experience. Please contact us regarding our activities and programming as we have a wide array of options and are always looking for suggestions. Catering to individual needs and preferences is an option we strive for.
Nancy102921950
4
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February 27, 2015
It was beautiful. They had very nice people and a very nice ambience; everything was nice, but they wouldn't take my brother-in-law. However, the staff was very nice, very friendly, and very helpful. The residents were all into their activities and enjoying them. I also saw the dining area. It was very nice. I was so sorry my brother-in-law couldn't go in there.
Provider Response
Thank you so much 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. Please feel free to contact the Executive Director if we can ever be of service to you and your family.
Dan26
4
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August 1, 2014
It was the best facility I saw in terms of activities and the quality of the food and the rooms. The cost, however, was too high for my mother. We looked at the one bedroom apartment. The rooms were very clean and modern. They had over a dozen activities directors. The staff looked to be excellent.
Caring72765450
4
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October 22, 2013
My mother was here 7 years ago and she left and went to another facility and then she came back when I needed her closer to me but she's on the dementia floor now. The facility is 20 years old but they keep it very nice. It's convenient and it's a good community. The rooms are very pretty and very impressive. In the beginning, the staff said all the right things but they don't have a nurse there at night time. They had an on-call nurse at night time which is not good for Alzheimer's and dementia units. I have to hire an aide on top of paying all that money. It's expensive and the food is not great.
filbert92
2
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August 6, 2013
The place is nice but seems significantly understaffed. There is little initiative on their part until/unless a family member intervenes.
Provider Response
We are very sorry for the experiences you've had at Ridgefield Crossings. Your opinion, as well as the quality of care our residents receive, is extremely important to us. We take our staffing levels very seriously and are very proud of our variable staffing model which is designed to match our team staffing to our resident population and needs. I encourage you to reach out to the Executive Director regarding your concerns as it is our goal to customize care and services to the particular needs of each individual resident. If you would like to speak to someone at our Corporate Offices regarding staffing please reach out.
Caring3156
3
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May 29, 2013
I've been looking for different facilities not so far from my son's place and this one is about half an hour from him. The place was immaculate clean. The staff were wonderful, very warm, and friendly. The food appeared to be adequate. They had a varied menu and give three meals a day. They said that they had wood working and art classes, but the wood working shop was a joke. Overall, we just felt that it's not the kind of place that we would go. It was also overpriced.
resident's daughter
4
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September 14, 2012
The caregivers are warm, caring and patient. They honestly seem to enjoy their work and like the residents.
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