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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
An assisted living community on Forge Hill Road in Franklin, Massachusetts, is Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill. Set in a three-story building, it has offered residential care for the past 29 years and currently operates 97 beds across a mix of floor plans: studio units and one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Some errands are walkable, while most trips require a car in the neighborhood that scores 39 on the Walk Score scale. The surrounding area has a more residential character than a heavily commercial setting, which fits residents and families preferring a calmer community environment. As an assisted living provider, the home offers support with daily activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals, while encouraging residents to stay independent when possible. This balance of help and autonomy is the core of assisted living as a care model.
For families wanting to learn more about room options, daily programming, pricing, and how Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill can meet their loved one’s needs, personally touring is the best way to get a clear sense of what it offers. Speaking directly with staff members can clarify specific services, staffing availability, and the look of daily life for occupants.
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About This Community
- Private dining room for family events.
Inspection History
In Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) are the agencies authorized to inspect and report on facility safety.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 citations 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Massachusetts state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Massachusetts state average• Total citations (56% below)
• Citations per inspection (37% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 4 | 9.0 | This facility has 56% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 56% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4.0 | 6.3 | This facility has 37% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 37% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MA Average | vs. MA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 21.0 | This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the Massachusetts average (1 vs. MA avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer |
Type of Rooms Available
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2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Franklin's city center to Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 13.56 miles to nearest hospital (Norwood Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
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Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
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| Goddard House Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brookline | 115
Facility
115
MA AVG
81
Rank
#16 / 175 | Yes | 40 |
56
Facility
56
MA AVG
45
Rank
#80 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | - | Yes | No |
| Evans Park at Newton Corner | AL MC RC | Newton (Newton Corner) | 112
Facility
112
MA AVG
81
Rank
#20 / 175 | Yes | 17 |
82
Facility
82
MA AVG
45
Rank
#32 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
MA AVG
22
Rank
#9 / 152 | A | No | No |
| Heights Crossing Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Brockton | 100
Facility
100
MA AVG
81
Rank
#35 / 175 | Yes | 21 |
67
Facility
67
MA AVG
45
Rank
#56 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#21 / 152 | A | Yes | No |
| Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill | AL MC RC | Franklin | 97
Facility
97
MA AVG
81
Rank
#43 / 175 | Yes | 16 |
39
Facility
39
MA AVG
45
Rank
#128 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 152 | A | No | No |
| Brookdale Cape Cod | AL MC | Hyannis | 80
Facility
80
MA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 175 | Yes | 20 |
32
Facility
32
MA AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 243 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MA AVG
22
Rank
#54 / 152 | A+ | Yes | No |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
Is Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in a walkable area?
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill been in business?
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill?
Yes, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill have?
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill has 97 beds.
Has Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill had any citations?
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill has had 4 reported citations according to records from Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE).
Are there photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in the photo gallery on this page.
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