Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Franklin, MA

Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Franklin, MA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 97 Rank #43 / 175Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 43rd out of 175 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #54 / 152Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 54th out of 152 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Massachusetts facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #128 / 243Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 128th out of 243 assisted living communities we track in Massachusetts for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Massachusetts facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Year Opened1999

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Traditional
81 units
Special Care
16 units
Low Income Rooms Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
No
Total beds
97 units

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: Maintenance and groundskeeping

Contact Information

Fax(508) 541-6591
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Wellness Center
Recreation Area
Library
Internet Access
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Hair Salon and Barber Shop
Spacious Patios with Grills and Fire Features
Private Dining Room
Activities
Music Classes
Crafts Classes
Arts Classes
Exercise Classes
Outings
Movies
Parties and Events
Cooking Classes
Art Experiences

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 citations 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. MA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Massachusetts average:
• Total citations (56% below)
• Citations per inspection (37% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 49.0 This facility has 56% fewer total citations than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 9).↓ 56% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 4.06.3 This facility has 37% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Massachusetts assisted living residence (4 vs. MA avg 6.3).↓ 37% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMA Averagevs. MA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 121.0 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

1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1

Places of interest near Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Licensed beds designated for special-care services (e.g. memory or other specialized units), as reported in state licensing data.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Yes/No from payment or funding tags indicating low-income accessibility options in state disclosures—not a determination of personal eligibility.
Whether the community is disclosed as co-located or on the same campus as a nursing home in state records.
Goddard House Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brookline
115
Facility 115
MA AVG 81
Rank #16 / 175
Yes40
56
Facility 56
MA AVG 45
Rank #80 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 152
-YesNo
Evans Park at Newton Corner
AL
MC
RC
Newton (Newton Corner)
112
Facility 112
MA AVG 81
Rank #20 / 175
Yes17
82
Facility 82
MA AVG 45
Rank #32 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
30
Facility 30
MA AVG 22
Rank #9 / 152
ANoNo
Heights Crossing Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Brockton
100
Facility 100
MA AVG 81
Rank #35 / 175
Yes21
67
Facility 67
MA AVG 45
Rank #56 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / Companion Suite
29
Facility 29
MA AVG 22
Rank #21 / 152
AYesNo
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
AL
MC
RC
Franklin
97
Facility 97
MA AVG 81
Rank #43 / 175
Yes16
39
Facility 39
MA AVG 45
Rank #128 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 152
ANoNo
Brookdale Cape Cod
AL
MC
Hyannis
80
Facility 80
MA AVG 81
Rank #86 / 175
Yes20
32
Facility 32
MA AVG 45
Rank #149 / 243
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
MA AVG 22
Rank #54 / 152
A+YesNo

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

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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