Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock sits at 708A Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton, CT, in a brand new community that blends old-fashioned traditions with newer ideas, and you'll find this place offers several levels of care all on one campus so residents can stay as their needs change, with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities. The staff is always there, 24/7, with nurses and licensed caregivers ready to help, so residents who need a little bit of help with their day-to-day activities like bathing, dressing, or managing medications, or maybe more supervision and medical care, can get support when they need it, and folks with memory loss are looked after in a special secure setting just for them, with custom care plans, special programs, and a building and outdoor areas designed for those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Residents live in apartments that sometimes have private baths and wheel-in showers if that's needed, and the place allows dogs and cats, which isn't always easy to find, while the grounds are landscaped and have patios and courtyards where people can sit or walk safely, which is good because sometimes getting outside and having a pet around is what people want most, and everything is looked after by the maintenance and grounds crew so nobody has to worry about mowing the yard or shoveling snow. People who need a lot of help, even two-person or mechanical lift transfers, get support, and residents with diabetes, incontinence, or behavior issues can stay here since the staff is trained and the building uses technology like secure bracelets to help keep folks safe.
Inside, you'll see open spaces like a community theater, a pub for happy hours, and rooms for art classes, cooking, wine tasting, and more, and there's always a full calendar of social events, bus outings, trivia nights, or gardening, plus devotional services both onsite and offsite for those who want them, and an activity director keeps things going, making it easy for people to make friends or try new things. Meals are served restaurant-style with options for room service, vegetarian dishes, and modified diets, and there's always time for meals with friends or private dining rooms for family get-togethers, while the community helps with housekeeping, laundry, and linens once a week so residents can relax, and concierge services can help with anything from booking appointments to arranging trips out.
The memory care building is set up for safety and comfort, and they tailor activities and care for each person, and those needing skilled nursing get therapy from visiting professionals like podiatrists, dentists, and physical, occupational, or speech therapists, while the respite care options give families a break when needed, whether for a night, a week, or longer, and hospice services are available too. The facility's pet programs, recreation, outings, and Wii Bowling keep everybody busy, and you'll see seniors who want to keep doing things on their own have the privacy and freedom to do so, while anyone who needs extra help gets it from a well-trained and friendly staff that always seems ready to listen, and with the Welcome Center and brochures, people thinking about moving in can come look around, learn what fits their needs, and talk about floor plans and what to expect, and everyone, even those with the highest care needs, can stay as long as needed as their health changes, all in one place.
