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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden

Updated 2026-09-20 · 3,996 reviewed · 51 listed · Scored from 34 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(34) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
Location
Hamden
Services
Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing with Memory Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Reviews
34
Ranking
#13 in Memory Care Assisted Living
Best for
Families seeking independent or memory care with strong activity programs and compassionate staff coordination.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-20. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-20.

What do recent reviews say?

Families consistently report warm, attentive staff who help residents thrive in activities and outings. Skilled at easing difficult transitions from hospitals, they coordinate medical care thoughtfully. Housekeeping lapses recur in complaints, particularly in memory care bathrooms and common areas; some residents waited too long for bathroom assistance.

Praised for
  • attentive and compassionate staff
  • engaging activities and social programs
  • good food and dining
  • family involvement and coordination
  • personalized care transitions
Watch-outs
  • housekeeping and cleanliness issues
  • slow response times to resident requests
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Best for: Families seeking independent or memory care with strong activity programs and compassionate staff coordination.
Think twice if: Cleanliness and housekeeping maintenance matter greatly to you, or you need guaranteed quick response to resident assistance requests.

What are they good at?

  • skilled transition support from hospital to independent living
  • rich daily activity calendar
  • restaurant-quality dining
  • coordination of medical appointments and care providers

Worth knowing

  • Staff member Jerry leads popular afternoon van outings for residents
  • Memory care unit offers personalized accommodations (e.g., empowering residents as decision-makers)
  • Coordinates wound care, cancer treatment, and scheduled medical visits
  • Restaurant-quality food with daily happy hours
  • Activities include exercise, art, trivia, music, movies, and van excursions

What reviews say by service

Memory Care Assisted Living
Staff adapt environments to residents' personalities; families praise compassionate care and recovery outcomes.
Skilled Nursing with Memory Care
Coordinate complex medical needs, including wound care and cancer treatment, with nurses and specialists.
Adult Day Programs
Extensive activity calendar and van outings are frequently highlighted by families as engaging and well-organized.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Long-term memory care residents report happiness; staff accommodate behavioral and emotional needs creatively.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.29 average across the 48 memory care assisted living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 57
Review volume 67
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

What activities are offered?
Daily programs include exercise, art, trivia, music, movies, and scheduled van outings to local areas. A calendar of events is published daily.
Does Benchmark coordinate medical care?
Yes. Staff schedule and coordinate residents' doctor appointments, specialist visits, and home nurses for treatments like wound care.
What are the starting monthly costs?
Studio Assisted Living starts at $6,235/mo; One Bedroom at $6,085/mo; Two Bedroom at $10,340/mo.

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Last updated 2026-09-20