We went to Benchmark at Shrewsbury Crossings. It was beautiful and very nice. They took us around and showed us all of their different rooms and accommodations. The ones that were available were not furnished, but they were good. I would recommend Benchmark at Shrewsbury Crossings; it just doesn't meet our needs. It is certainly fine for many people. The people seemed very happy there.
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
18 Reviews
311 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
Assisted Living Reviews for Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
March 14, 2018
I visited this facility
January 02, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I was very pleased with Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings. All the personnel was very good to me, so I am very pleased. I liked the arrangement and everything. It was OK and didn't smell bad. The food was excellent. It was very pleasant to be there.
December 29, 2016
I visited this facility
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings is a wonderful place; however, it's beyond my financial reach, but I can see where the expense comes in. The rooms are a little bit bigger than other places, and the facility is lovely. The person who assisted me was a lovely, very attentive, and helpful lady. The food and dining area are excellent.
November 14, 2016
I visited this facility
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings was good. The rooms were good but not as new. The staff was very good and nice. The food and dining area are good, and the security is good. They have a program director who would make programs for the whole day. The location was quite convenient.
October 27, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Benchmark Shrewsbury Crossing is very nice, very clean, and the staff is very engaged. We’re very pleased with what’s happening now with my sister. She’s been there a month, and she’s taking advantage of the nail salon. She had some struggles with the food because of her diet, but they’re really accommodating of her gluten free diet. The dining area is set for table of 4, and it’s very bright and cheery. The layout is easier for my sister to get around in a wheelchair.
February 09, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I thought the people at the Benchmark property we’re very engaging, and excited about their work. You could tell, but I didn’t like the size or the configuration of the facility. What really impressed me at that place was the director that manned the program. The only activity that I witnessed was the residents singing along with a television screen.
Provider Response
Thank you! We are very proud of our team. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you.
December 16, 2015
I visited this facility
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings is nice. The rent is $139 a day for a studio apartment. And then there’s a $5,000 community fee, so it’s kind of steep. They have about 80 patients. The room has a refrigerator, a microwave, nice toilets and bathrooms, walk-in showers. They were worth it. The residents looked happy. The sales manager, Jennifer, seemed to be very friendly with the residents; she knew them by name.
Provider Response
Thank you for your thoughts. Please call our Executive Director (508-845-2100) if there is anything we can ever do for you and your family.
August 16, 2015
I visited this facility
I liked Shrewsbury Crossings quite a lot. The location was great, and the people were really amazing. I liked the hominess of it. It wasn't hospital like in any way, shape, or form. It was more expensive, but it was worth what you pay for it. The rooms were more spacious, and overall that was my favorite place that I visited. They had the beauty salon, laundry room, game room, a library, tons of activities, exercise classes, bingo, cards, and movie nights. They would pick a country, and if it was Italian Day, they would have Italian food. They had singers that would come in and perform. The dining area was really nice. It was small sections, not like a big hotel type dining area, very personal.
Provider Response
One of the many benefits of being a senior living company is the ability to create moments that wow our families. Thanks for your kind words! Please let us know (508-845-2100) if there is anything we can ever do to assist you and your family.
February 03, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Shrewsburg Crossings were able to take care of my mom even if she gets less able to take care of herself. The staff was very good. I like it because the memory unit is a small unit, and it looked good.
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 (508-845-2101) if we can ever be of service to you and your family.
October 06, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My husband was placed at Shrewsbury Crossings last July. I like the size, the care, and the staff, and the food is tremendous there. We have been very pleased. Every after breakfast, they have a kind of community time with sing along and some exercises, memory things, and games, and he goes to that every day. The facility has a modern feel to it, but still you feel very much at home there. The staff were right on top of everything. The staff are very caring. They know all the people by name. I am just so pleased.
Provider Response
We take enormous pride in taking care of seniors throughout the aging experience. Statements such as yours mean everything to us as we take great pride in the trust families place in us. Please let us know if there is anything we can ever do to assist your and your family.
August 27, 2014
I am/was a resident of this facility
Shrewsbury Crossings could meet all his medical needs. It is pretty, bright, airy, and clean. We’re pretty impressed with several of the people that I met and I thought that was good.
There was only one occasion where they didn’t know the answer. They gave me information that ended up being inaccurate and I expressed my dissatisfaction with that. Basically, they called a meeting immediately with me and three other people on the board to talk about the situation. We made a decision to put him there based on the information that they gave us, which ultimately ended not being accurate so we had to come up with plan B. The medical needs were met and the people who cared for him were very dedicated and very conscious in making sure his needs were met. To me, they did a very good job.
Provider Response
Thank you for sharing this feedback. Your opinion, as well as the quality of care our residents receive, is extremely important to us. Please contact the Executive Director regarding any concerns as it is our goal to customize care to the particular needs of each individual resident. Personalized care includes the ability to create positive communications on many levels. We love what we do and are extremely proud of our team. Caring for seniors is not just our purpose, it's our passion.
May 29, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I was very happy with Shrewsbury Crossings. They have a wonderful staff, very kind and caring. They are very attentive, too. It's a very nice facility, neat, smells fresh and clean. My dad is getting wonderful care since he has been there, so I am very happy with it overall. The quality of the food is very good. They have nice variety, and they bring around sample foods for the residents to choose from for their meals.
April 11, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad is in Shrewsbury Crossings. We selected it because we like the cleanliness, the price, and the friendly atmosphere. The place is just beautiful. We just know by looking at it that it is the place we want my dad in. The rooms are beautiful, perfect, and completely adequate. They have activities like exercise classes, art classes, and movie nights. They have puzzle rooms, and they have newspapers to read.
January 30, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Shrewsbury Crossings is very nice, it's a very manageable size. I don't know exactly the number of people in the regular wing which is the assisted living for people who require some assistance but can pretty much get themselves where they need to go. A lot of nice activities, very good staff, good training, very pretty facility and nice garden area.
They also have a memory unit which is called the Harbor Unit. It's a good unit if you need something like that. It wasn't perfect for my mother but it's hard to find what's perfect for an individual who has those kinds of needs. They're really good people. They work hard, they try to do everything right. Everybody makes mistakes now and again because they are human which is part of the good thing. They really did the best that they could to make her feel at home.
The individual apartments are small but very nice. Everybody has a nice view of the garden and nice activity spaces. It's very simple so that even people who have some level of memory loss don't get lost. They find their way around the unit very easily. I had placed my aunt there in the regular assisted living side which is why I knew of it and had a good feeling about it.
June 22, 2013
I visited this facility
We visited Shrewsbury Crossings and it was fine. Their surrounding environment was fine. There was a theater there. They also have activities there. I have no negative concern about it all. The staff we met were pleasant and very informative. Unfortunately, we couldn't afford this facility so we decided to stay put in the house.
June 11, 2013
I visited this facility
We found Shrewsbury for my in laws. It's around 7 to 12 miles from our house so it's an easy commute. It had a lot of different floral arrangement and floral pictures and my mom in-law loved flowers. Peter, the one who toured us was very nice. We loved the place but the Elder Care services group, the one in charge of my in laws, feel they don't have to go yet.
June 29, 2012
I visited this facility
My coworkers father was living here for a few years, and on his birthday we all went after work so he could meet all the girls she always spoke about. The inside was nicer than others I have been too, but it still has that 'hospital' feel to it in some rooms. The apartments are decent sized and fairly well maintained. They are allowed pets if they want, which I think is a nice touch for the fact that for some, that is their only companion. The staff was nice, but nothing extraordinary. They seemed to do their jobs compitently and the residents didn't seem too bothered by them. The dining area was decent, but the food looked a bit sub par. But, that is probably typical 'dining hall/ hospital' type food. Assisted living facilities in general can seem a little lonely at times, but no one seemed too unhappy to be living there.
Memory Care Reviews for Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
March 08, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
The reason I chose Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury was because they have 2-bedrooms. I needed 2 rooms for my parents to separate them. We like the staff. We saw the food presented in the hallway, right in front of the dining hall, and we actually ate some. We like everything about it. They have a gentleman that comes in twice a week and sing songs for the residents, and they like that. They paint my mother's fingernails, they interact with her to make her feel good. They took her on a trip to one of the bakeries, and we actually met my parents there when they got off the bus. They enjoyed that. They have trivia, and since they're in the memory care unit, they try to engage them. And they also read to the residents out loud. I saw them having exercise in the morning. It just felt like home.
Costs for Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
Services and Amenities of Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4709/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $7014/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- General Store
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Aid
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
General
- Staff Patient Ratio: Based On Acuity
- Minimum Age: None
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
About Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings
Independence, personalized care and companionship. Assisted living at Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings in Shrewsbury, MA means helping seniors stay independent by providing 24-hour personal care in a socially active, dignified residential setting.
Residents enjoy attractive apartments, comfortable community rooms, a lovely outdoor patio and garden, and an ever-changing program of social and fitness activities. Assistance with activities of daily living -- such as bathing and dressing, along with medication monitoring -- is personally tailored to each resident's changing needs and is provided by a caring professional staff.
Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings provides the best of both worlds -- the ability for seniors to remain independent in their own apartment, knowing that help is available 24 hours a day.
We are proud to offer a professionally-trained, licensed and caring staff who work with each resident, their family and their personal physician to develop a personal care plan.
What Makes Us Special
The Gallery at Shrewsbury Crossings has changing art exhibits. Each quarter we open a new show with an Artist Opening reception and residents enjoy the work for three months. We feature a Student art exhibit in the winter, the Shrewsbury Artist Guild does their annual juried exhibition in conjunction with the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival and we have invitational exhibits in the Spring and Summer. Saint John's High School athletic field is our "front yard" we enjoy watching sporting activities including baseball and football. Our good neighbors also join in our community events with student musical performances and art exhibits.
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