Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Norwood, MA
Overview of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
A 90-bed assisted living community at 40 Clapboardtree Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, is Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. Housed in a three-story building, it offers a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, making it a mid-sized option in the Norwood market. Operating for 29 years, the home has a long track record of serving the area’s senior population.
The facility provides three care levels: assisted living for occupants needing help with daily activities like bathing, medication management, and meals while being as independent as possible, memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, and respite care for families seeking short-term stays when needing a momentary break from caregiving duties. This set of services means the home serves residents across different care needs, though all units operate in the same building. Benchmark is located in a residential part of Norwood that scores 30 on the Walk Score scale. It’s then an average walkable neighborhood where some errands can be done on foot, with most trips requiring transportation. The setting is tranquil and residential, not in a busy commercial area, which captivates occupants and families preferring a neighborhood feel. A crucial note for prospective residents: Benchmark is not co-located with a nursing home on its campus.
Families should clarify with Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree whether skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services are offered on-site or if they’d need to arrange such services outdoors. Visitors considering it should arrange a tour to see floor plans, navigate common areas, and learn directly about the amenities, dining options, daily activities, and specialized programming for memory care residents. Conversing with staff will also clarify pricing, accepted payment methods, and staffing levels across three care types.
90-bed community Rank #125 / 276Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 276 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation Rank #156 / 181Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 181 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #357 / 490Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 490 homes 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 cover every community we track in Massachusetts that reports data for that category. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: C- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Year Opened2017
Nonprofit OwnershipNo
Traditional
69 units
Special Care
21 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
90 units
Not co-located with a nursing home
Fax(781) 352-0468
Business HoursMonday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norwood's city center to Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.78 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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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| Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree | AL MC RC | Norwood | 90
Facility
90
MA AVG
94
Rank
#125 / 276 | Yes | 21 |
30
Facility
30
MA AVG
53
Rank
#357 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
MA AVG
22
Rank
#156 / 181 | C- | No | No |
| Sunrise of Norwood | AL MC RC | Norwood | 72
Facility
72
MA AVG
94
Rank
#180 / 276 | Yes | 27 |
60
Facility
60
MA AVG
53
Rank
#213 / 490 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MA AVG
22
Rank
#27 / 181 | - | No | No |
| Bridges® by EPOCH at Westwood | AL MC | Westwood (University Station) | 64
Facility
64
MA AVG
94
Rank
#198 / 276 | No | 64 |
45
Facility
45
MA AVG
53
Rank
#288 / 490 | Private / Companion Suites | 11
Facility
11
MA AVG
22
Rank
#140 / 181 | - | No | No |
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Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree is located in Norwood, Massachusetts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Is Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree in a walkable area?
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree been in business?
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree?
Yes, Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree is registered as a for-profit in MA.
How many beds does Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree have?
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree has 90 beds.
Are there photos of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree?
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree is located at 40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA 02062.
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