Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, a Shelton-based assisted living and memory care community, has been selected as one of the best in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
Contributed photoSHELTON — Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, an assisted living and memory care community, has been selected as one of the best in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock earned “Best” status by achieving the highest possible rating for assisted living in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural Best Senior Living ratings following a comprehensive consumer satisfaction survey.
Split Rock’s residents and family members gave the community high marks in critical areas, such as overall value, management and staff, resident enrichment, dining and food, safety, transportation, maintenance, housekeeping and location.
“For 25 years, Benchmark communities have set the standard for senior care excellence in the Northeast. The U.S. News & World Report designation is special because — once again — it’s our residents and their families who are validating the important and successful role Benchmark associates play in their lives,” said Tom Grape, founder, chairman and CEO of Benchmark, New England’s largest senior living provider with 64 communities throughout the Northeast.
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock offers traditional senior assisted living and independent assisted living for those who would benefit from a safer, engaging environment, chef-prepared meals, supportive living services, transportation, underground parking and assistance with daily activities, such as getting dressed and medication management.
Residents can also access programs and amenities offered in many common spaces including a bistro, demonstration kitchen, recreation room, library, fitness center, hair salon and outdoor courtyards with walking paths.
The community also offers an award-winning Mind & Memory Care program featuring carefully created living environments and unique opportunities for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia to find joy in each new day.
Memory care assisted living residents are supported by 24/7 care providers who have been hired for heart and educated in memory loss, communication and empathy.
“Whether it’s connecting our residents to their passions, providing meals just the way they like or making sure they get to doctor’s appointments, our associates constantly strive for excellence in all they do,” said David Fife, executive director of Split Rock. “Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock is truly an extraordinary community committed to supporting one another, and we are thrilled to now be among an elite group in Connecticut.”