Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Shelton, CT

Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Shelton, CT

Overview of Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Settled in the beautiful community of Shelton, CT, the Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can select from an array of accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. Those with cognitive conditions are given diverse memory care programs including personalized 24/7 needs-based care as determined by a nursing assessment and therapeutic experiences like research-based sensory programs.

As an award-winning senior living community, residents can enjoy a wide range of high-quality amenities and services. These include concierge services like weekly housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, and transportation assistance. Experience inspired dining with delectable and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories within the shared spaces of this beautiful community like the walking paths and landscaped gardens. Engage in diverse activities and community events such as exercise classes and outings to further enhance wellness and engagement. With Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

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 #7 / 84Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 7th out of 84 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Connecticut 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 Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
29 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #53 / 121Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 53rd out of 121 assisted living communities we track in Connecticut for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Connecticut 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 Connecticut that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
45 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
C- Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Studio
$5,930/Month

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Mind & Memory Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Walking Paths
Salon
Spa
Fitness Center
Scheduled Transportation
Pet Friendly
Bistro
Community Kitchen
Dining
Recreation Area
Library
Internet Access
ActivitiesActivities and programming for groups or individuals including music, crafts, arts, and exercise classes

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Transportation Services

Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Studio Apartment
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, assisted living in Shelton, CT — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living apartment
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, assisted living in Shelton, CT — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, assisted living in Shelton, CT — Floor plan of a one-bedroom senior living unit
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock, assisted living in Shelton, CT — Floor plan of a two-bedroom senior living apartment

Places of interest near Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Shelton's city center to Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CT Dept. of Public Health (DPH), 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Brightview Shelton
AL
IL
MC
Shelton
270
Facility 270
CT AVG 91
Rank #2 / 64
Yes
33
Facility 33
CT AVG 39
Rank #71 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
CT AVG 16
Rank #58 / 84
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #36 / 57
-6
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 19
Rank #23 / 76
0.3
Facility 0.3
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #16 / 76
Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Heights
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Shelton (Pine Rock Park)
120
Facility 120
CT AVG 91
Rank #15 / 64
Yes
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 39
Rank #118 / 121
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93.2%
Facility 93.2%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #20 / 57
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Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull
AL
MC
RC
Trumbull (Trumbull Center)
114
Facility 114
CT AVG 91
Rank #17 / 64
Yes
14
Facility 14
CT AVG 39
Rank #100 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
CT AVG 16
Rank #27 / 84
85.1%
Facility 85.1%
CT AVG 82.1%
Rank #35 / 57
A+7
8
Facility 8
CT AVG 19
Rank #43 / 76
1.1
Facility 1.1
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #41 / 76
Just Like Home Residential Care Homes LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Shelton
6
Facility 6
CT AVG 91
Rank #64 / 64
No
4
Facility 4
CT AVG 39
Rank #118 / 121
Private Rooms
2
Facility 2
CT AVG 16
Rank #77 / 84
--1
0
Facility 0
CT AVG 19
Rank #1 / 76
0.0
Facility 0.0
CT AVG 1.5
Rank #1 / 76
Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock
AL
MC
RC
Shelton-Yes
45
Facility 45
CT AVG 39
Rank #53 / 121
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
CT AVG 16
Rank #7 / 84
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CT assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut

Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock is located in Shelton, Connecticut.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders

CHCPE

Age 65+
General Connecticut resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits State-funded: ~$1,600/month; Medicaid: ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $1,600 (state), $2,000 (Medicaid, individual).
CT

Two tiers (state and Medicaid); waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Meals Respite (up to 14 days/year)

Statewide Respite Care Program

CT Respite Care

Age
General Caregiver of senior with dementia, Connecticut resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
CT

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day)

Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)

Connecticut Congregate Housing Services Program

Age 62+
General Connecticut resident, frail but not needing 24/7 care, resides in CHSP-eligible housing.
Income Limits (2025) ~$41,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not specified; focus is income-based.
CT

Limited to 14 state-subsidized sites; participants pay 10% of service costs.

Benefits
Personal care (3-5 hours/day) Meals ($5-$7/meal) Housekeeping Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Connecticut Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Connecticut resident, enrolled in Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual, QMB); ~$3,380/month (SLMB); ~$3,598/month (ALMB)—adjusted annually.
Asset Limits None since 2023 policy change.
CT

Three tiers (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Specified Low-Income, Additional Low-Income); no asset test.

Benefits
Covers Medicare Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20% of services)

Frequently Asked Questions about Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock

Is Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock in a walkable area?

Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock been in business?

Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock on this page.

Are pets allowed at Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock?

Yes, Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock cost per month?

Pricing at Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock starts at $5,930 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock provide?

Benchmark Senior Living at Split Rock offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.

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