Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings is a senior living community located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The community provides support for older adults seeking assistance with daily living activities, as well as specialized programs tailored for individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residents benefit from renovated common areas and ongoing wellness programs designed to enhance their daily experiences and promote engagement.

The care and medical support at Ridgefield Crossings are structured to address a broad spectrum of needs. Assisted living residents have access to full support with activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring personalized assistance with each activity of daily living. The community delivers comprehensive medication management, diabetes care, ambulatory care, incontinence care, podiatry services, and accepts psychiatric issues, allowing for a holistic health approach. For those needing memory care, dedicated services and a secured, memory care-only community are provided, with the physical environment specifically designed to accommodate memory loss. This includes secure spaces and specialized staff training aimed at supporting the unique challenges of dementia and cognitive decline. Residents and their families can also access hospice services to support individuals facing advanced illness.

An array of amenities supports both the physical and social well-being of residents. On-site offerings include laundry and dry-cleaning services, a barber and beauty salon, and access to clubs and community groups that foster social interaction and daily engagement. The facility hosts regular yoga sessions and promotes a calendar of daily activities, though some reviewers have noted that the activity schedule can be repetitive or may not always align with what was presented during tours. Despite this, many residents find the range of programs to be a significant part of their routine. Dining services at Ridgefield Crossings offer various choices, although some families have suggested there is room for more menu variety and improved meal quality.

Transportation services are available to residents for both medical and non-medical purposes. Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings provides complimentary transportation within predetermined parameters, allowing residents to attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in local recreational outings. Additional transportation can also be accessed at cost for destinations or purposes outside the standard offering.

Community reviews frequently emphasize the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, particularly highlighting the quality of care within the memory care unit. Families and residents alike value the sense of community, frequent communication, and opportunities for family involvement. While the facility is often described as clean, spacious, and attractive, some concerns have been raised regarding the cost, occasional nighttime understaffing, and maintenance of staffing ratios or activity offerings. Overall, Ridgefield Crossings is recognized for providing a supportive environment that fosters strong relationships and helps residents feel at home.

Costs at this community start at $4,080 and range up to $8,412. The average price in the community is $4,705, which is less than the average price in the area of $8,420. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.