Benchmark Senior Living at Chelmsford Crossings sits in the Merrimack Valley, in a spot that's easy to get to off I-495 and Route 110, and it's been serving folks there for over 20 years. The place has a two-story building with private and semi-private options-you can pick studios, one-bedroom, or studio deluxe units. Residents can bring their pets, and choose how much help they want, with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled nursing and respite care for shorter stays or when extra recovery help is needed. The staff, who are called associates here, provide personalized care around the clock, including help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and other daily tasks, and there's a nurse and doctor available on call. Folks who need extra physical, occupational, speech, or homecare services can get it right in the building, and there are podiatrist and dentist visits too.
Meals come from a chef who'll adjust the menu to fit special diets, like low salt or low sugar, and there's restaurant-style dining with private rooms when family or guests visit, plus room service and guest meals when needed. The building includes two roomy living rooms, two country kitchens, and a big activities room for games, crafts, and exercise. There's a beauty salon and barber shop, a computer room with free Wi-Fi, and a library for quiet time, as well as a TV lounge, fireplaces, and a game room. People can gather for devotional services both onsite and out in the community.
Outside, you'll find walking paths, landscaped gardens, patios, courtyards, and a sun porch for warm days, along with seasonal outdoor dining. Parking's free for residents who drive, but there's also complimentary transportation for when folks need rides to appointments, errands, or local events. Housekeeping, laundry, linens, dry cleaning, and trash pickup get taken care of each week so residents can spend time on what matters. Staff offer daily, weekly, or monthly respite care if someone needs support for a short stretch, and there's support for hospice if the need arises.
The activity calendar stays busy, with music programs, crafts, art, exercise classes, movie nights, games, and community events that encourage everyone to build friendships. Fitness, social, educational, and spiritual programs are always on offer. The building and its amenities are all wheelchair accessible. The place is known for its country charm, warm shared spaces, and care that feels like home, and has been recognized as Best Assisted Living of 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. People often say the focus on wellness, independence, and connecting residents to interests and the wider community is what makes Chelmsford Crossings feel welcoming and genuine.
