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Benchmark at Stamford

251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT 06905
8.0
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Marc P - Child of resident/client
5.0
Great service

The staff at the Benchmark at Stamford has been outstanding. They care for their patients and it shows. We are very happy with all staff and how they are taking care of my mother in law. I would highly recommend this facility... Read more

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About the facility Benchmark at Stamford

Benchmark at Stamford is a Victorian-style home in a park like setting with a walking path around the community. It's walking distance to restaurants, shopping and mass transit. Our team is committed to providing dignified care to each of our residents.

Our pet friendly community offers companion living (shared) options, studio, and one bedroom suites, with 24/7 care staff onsite and 3 house-made meals each day!

Benchmark at Stamford has been providing the highest quality senior living experience in North Stamford since 1999!

Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Benchmark at Stamford is a community within Benchmark Senior Living properties. See all Benchmark Senior Living communities.

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Amenities at Benchmark at Stamford

Health Care Services

Memory Care
Diabetic Care
Incontinence Care
High Acuity Care
Medication Management
Non-Ambulatory Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Gluten-free
Low / No Sodium
No Sugar
Vegetarian

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Kitchenette
Ground Floor Units
Handicap Accessible

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro
Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Resident Parking Available

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Private Bath
Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Game Room
Piano or Organ

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Secured Community
Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
Memory Care Only Community
Enclosed Courtyard

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Visiting Chaplain or Priest
Protestant Services

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A Place for Mom has scored Benchmark at Stamford with 8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Benchmark at Stamford has 29 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.8 out of 5.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Friendliness

4.0

Meals & Dining

4.0

Care Services

3.7

Activities

3.8

Staff

4.4

Value for Cost

3.6

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5.0
Marc P - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
December 6, 2024
Great service

The staff at the Benchmark at Stamford has been outstanding. They care for their patients and it shows. We are very happy with all staff and how they are taking care of my mother in law. I would highly recommend this facility

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Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Frank T - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 3, 2024
Adequate

Moving in was easy but I was informed that the manual hoyer lift I had needed to be removed from the premises because it was not the type that the staff had been trained on. There was a concern that “the State” would find a lift that had no one was certified to use. It was removed and donated the next day. What was not disclosed was the electric lifts on site were not working rendering my wife being bedridden until new equipment arrived (approximately 2 weeks). I can’t imagine what would have happened if there was a fire or smoke condition (with no working equipment). On the plus side the staff is friendly and the food is good.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Friend of resident/client
Assisted Living
January 29, 2024
Verified Review

I find the staff at Sunrise of Stamford to be very friendly and helpful to my friend.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

No data collected

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

January 31, 2024

Hi! Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Stamford. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!


4.0
Barbara - Child of resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Sunrise of Stamford

Beautiful environment & building, outdoor space, but most importantly caring staff & real feel of community among residents & staff, everyone looking out for everyone. All of these factors were apparent from the moment we stepped through the front door.Very friendly & caring.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

February 6, 2024

Hi Barbara, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Stamford. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team

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5.0
Hank T - Toured community
Assisted Living
June 16, 2023
A Caring and Supportive Introduction

My family and I have been attempting to get my sister in law into assisted living. She is reluctant as so many people are in making this important life change. However, the people at Sunrise at Stamford were consistently available and caring. They took the time to meet with us repeatedly and handle all of my sister in law's apprehensions. The facility is beautiful. The staff is warm and friendly. And the exterior is pleasing to the eye. Thanks to [name removed] and [name removed] for all their help.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

June 30, 2023

Hi Hank, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Stamford. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team

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5.0
Dara A - Toured community
Assisted Living
April 21, 2023
Tour

We are looking for a place for our Mom. She is not ready to move into assisted living but we are getting a feel for what is out there. We had a visit and the staff was lovely. The residents we met seem very happy and well cared for. The facility was charming. Not updated but everything looked clean and well cared for.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

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Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

June 5, 2023

Hi Dara, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Stamford. We would be pleased to answer any remaining questions you may have. If you have additional questions, you are welcome to contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com. Thank you! – The Sunrise Team

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5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 14, 2023
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Sunrise of Stamford

This was a good community. My loved one wanted a more homey feel to it.

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

February 15, 2023

Thank you for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise of Stamford. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!


1.0
Unhappy C - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
February 10, 2023
Memory Care Prison

During Covid spikes, 3rd floor Memory Care patients were confined to their rooms for weeks. Completely isolated. Dining room is closed; they eat alone in their rooms. Engagement is coloring pages & TV, most aren’t capable of coloring. Their isolation continues for weeks, mental & physical skills further decline. Visitation during this time is either not allowed or severely time restricted to the first-floor library. Residents become depressed & put on higher doses of psychiatric meds. Staff is unresponsive, act defensively, and make arranging for contact such as FaceTime seem like a huge burden for them. Many times they forget the scheduled FaceTime & will not answer the phone. High staff turnover in 2022: Overall, regional & sales directors, head memory care nurse, billing. Staff seems perpetually put out & burdened by visitors, even with simple tasks like letting people in/out of the building or memory floor. Dusty, worn furnishings, smelly. Noisy dining room. Unattended residents fall.

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Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

1

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Staff

1

Value for Cost

1

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

February 13, 2023

Hi Unhappy, We take your experience at Sunrise of Stamford seriously and would like to review this matter closer. Please contact info@sunriseseniorliving.com so we can promptly review and address these concerns. – The Sunrise Team


3.0
Eileen S - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
December 9, 2022
Verified Review
Sunrise Review

It is a place for someone who was not in the condition of our loved one. She was not properly assessed and died there. She needed more care than we were aware of for bed sores and Sunrise did not assess properly before she was admitted that she needed more care than she received.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

2

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

December 12, 2022

Hello Eileen, Allow us to take a closer look at this for you. Please contact us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com with your information so we're able to best assist you. Thank you.- The Sunrise Team


4.0
anonymous - Child of resident/client
Memory Care
September 30, 2021
Verified Review
Caring staff. Facility needs some updates.

Overall the facility seems a little understaffed, and I know so many places are right now. The nurses are very sweet with the people. But I don't think they have enough of them to really go around. We have to kind of bother them to makes sure our loved one regularly showers. The staff themselves I really do like. They are very caring individuals. I don't see as many activities going on as I would like to see, but they do singing and dancing, which is a lot of fun for the residents. I've seen trivia type of questions and polishing their nails. Cleanliness could use some work. The carpets have little stains and are well worn, and we've had to call their attention to some things that need cleaning. We see a lot of dust. And that's hard to see when I have a different family member at another community that's kept really clean.

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Cleanliness

3

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3

Response from Benchmark at Stamford

October 5, 2021

We are sorry that you are disappointed but greatly appreciate your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and encourage you to contact us at information@sunriseseniorliving.com so that we can learn more. –The Sunrise Team


1.0
Anne - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
February 11, 2017
Bad experience.

Our father was placed in this facility by our youngest brother. It was an awful experience for our Dad, and for our entire family. We were told by staff when we came to visit that we were not allowed to i see or speak with our Father. The few times I was able to speak with him he was fearful and agitated. Since then he moved to a different facility where the staff is kind and forthcoming...and Dad is relaxed and happy.

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Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

1

Care Services

1

Activities

2

Value for Cost

1


1.0
Linda Longman - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
February 9, 2017
Indiffent staff!

Bad experience for our lived one and the entire family. Indiffent staff...not at all caring. Terribly unhappy about our loved ones care!

Cleanliness

1

Friendliness

2.5

Care Services

1

Activities

1

Value for Cost

1


0.5
Anne o connor - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
February 9, 2017
Verified Review
Lack of conscience. Breach of trust!

My father resided in the memory care unit of this facility for seven months, during which time his glaases were lost or [Removed] and we were not informed. Since we live out of state, he apparently could not see for over two months. Additionally, four teeth were missing in his right upper arch,that were perfectly healthy when he left home a few months before. We were unable to determine what had transpired. Dad also deteriorated emotinally. On one occasion we visited him on a Saturday and they could not locate him. Every time we spoke...and the staff made contact difficult...he was frightened and agitated. Dad was recently relocated to another facility. He is happy and relaxed...such a relief! We are easily able to communicate with him, check with staff regarding his physical and emotional health. Sunrise has a lovely facade...and facade is the appropriate description.

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Cleanliness

0.5

Friendliness

0.5

Care Services

0.5

Activities

0.5

Value for Cost

0.5


0.5
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
January 1, 2017
My review of Sunrise of Stamford

If you are looking for a loving, caring facility that promotes and encourages close connections between the immediate family and residents then DON'T SEND THEM TO SUNRISE OF STAMFORD. Two weeks before my mother died, I called their staff to inquire as to how she was doing (I live out of state so could not easily visit my Mom), since I sensed the end was near, and got an e-mail -- not a return call -- informing me that they could not provide me with any information since I, as my Mom's only son, could not receive any information because I was not on the "responsible party list." Even worse, a year ago they imposed a visitation ban on my Mom at the insistence of her health proxy. Those are the facts. You decide if you think that is acceptable.

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Cleanliness

3.5

Friendliness

0.5

Care Services

0.5

Activities

0.5

Value for Cost

0.5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 2, 2016
Verified Review
Very nice!

The tour went good and they have a nice community. They answered all of my questions and they were very helpful with us. I did see some people out and doing things. We just did not think that it was a good fit.

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Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
September 27, 2016
Verified Review
Very Helpful Staff, My Brother In Law Is Well Here

My brother in law really likes it here. He is doing well, and I'am satisfied with all they have done for us. It was a big move for him, but he is in good hands here. The community looks great, they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff have been more than helpful. There are activities offered. He says the meals are decent. I know he is being cared for well here, they are always checking up on him. It has been a lovely experience, and I would recommend this community.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 23, 2016
Verified Review
Great Tour!

The community at Sunrise of Stamford is very nice. It is a newer community and offers various amenities. The community was very high quality. The staff were very well trained and helpful with our search.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


4.5
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
September 20, 2016
Verified Review
We had a good tour of Sunrise!!

This community looked really nice. The staff I met were really nice. This community has a homey feel to it. The community is in good condition and looked clean. This community was a little farther away than the one we chose.

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Cleanliness

4.5

Friendliness

4.5

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.5

Value for Cost

4.5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
April 19, 2016
Verified Review
Surprised My Mother Adjusted So Well

This is a wonderful community and everything is working out very well for my mother. I was surprised with how well she adjusted to the community. The community is very good looking. I had only one issue with the cleaning and they fixed the problem right away. The staff is great, they are completely open to your suggestions. We are very pleased with everyone here. It has a homey atmosphere with kind people. She is happy and safe, and that provides me with a peace of mind. They are caring for her very well and I would recommend this community.

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Memory Care
January 30, 2016
Verified Review
a country inn that cares

Sunrise staff are open and friendly - very willing to help and / or answer questions. The physical atmosphere is like a small country inn. The individual apartments vary in size although even the largest is not really large - I feel that the thinking behind that is to encourage people to leave their rooms and mingle. There are a variety of activities available and they are posted daily. The dining room offers 3 good meals - with choices - each day. All that being said everyone at Sunrise does realize that not everyone is eager to move in and they do offer respite months so an individual can try it out. There are some there independent enough to have and drive their own car. Others need varying degrees of help (4 levels of care are offered). There is also a 'memory' section. The cost is not inexpensive but is considerably less then trying to maintain a private home yet needing to pay for 24/7 help. If you are on one of their 'care' levels then you are given a pendant which when pressed results in an aide arriving within minutes - then as my sister says 'they disappear' - that does make her happy!

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Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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Benchmark at Stamford offers Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms and Semi-Private. Learn more.

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