Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings sits in a Colonial-style building near the Berkshire Mountains on the Connecticut and New York border, just outside Ridgefield with its Main Street and nearby state parks, and it feels tucked into green hills even though restaurants, art spots, and nature are close for outings when people want to get out. The community offers many services on one campus, with assisted living, independent living, mind and memory care, respite stays, and skilled nursing for rehabilitation or long-term care after hospital visits or surgery, and there's a dedicated team on duty 24/7, making it easier for seniors to age in the same place as their needs change. Residents can pick from 86 apartments, including cozy rooms with pattern bedding and bedside tables, and shared spaces have natural light, comfortable seats, wide hallways, an elevator, and homelike décor with a covered portico and American flag at the entrance, plus warm lighting and inviting sitting areas inside. For those who want to stay active, there's a fitness center, art classes, gardens with walking paths, raised beds, and a heated Memory Garden outside with water features and seating, and the on-site dog park gives dog owners another way to meet others. Memory care uses the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® and Mind & Memory Care program, which gives residents with memory loss a secure and structured space with research-backed activities, a dedicated team trained in safety and empathy, and special programs to help people feel they belong, plus a tranquil garden to visit.
Dining is a big part of community life, with chef-prepared meals, seasonal menus, demonstrations, private dining rooms for families and events, and staff who can adjust diets if needed, and you can even eat outside beside a brook. Activities fill the day, including baking classes, luau lunches, movie screenings, art walks, and live music from known performers, and a daily calendar shaped by resident input, which means the events really reflect what people like to do. The community is also proud of its Wall of Honor recognizing the people who've lived or worked there. There are computer stations for those who want to stay online, a library, activity rooms, patios, and modern kitchen spaces. Residents get regular rides for appointments and off-site trips, and the grounds crew takes care of all maintenance, laundry, and housekeeping so people can focus on enjoying daily routines. Staff are well-trained in infection control and help with whatever residents need, whether that's nursing help, a hand with daily living, or just friendly company. Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings has earned many workplace awards over the years, including from The Boston Globe, which reflects the community's commitment to supporting both residents and the folks who work there. Services are managed by Benchmark Senior Living, which supports a caring environment and tries to give everyone a sense of belonging, purpose, and connection as they grow older, making sure there's dignity and real options for any stage of aging.
