The Village at Brookfield Common
Part of the Benchmark Senior Living group, The Village at Brookfield Common is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut, a short drive from Danbury. The community has served residents for 29 years. It is housed in a two-story building with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents must be at least 55 years old to live in the community.
Residents have access to transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, fitness programs, and recreation activities. A dedicated memory care program provides additional support for residents living with memory-related conditions. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.
Chef-prepared meals are served using seasonal menus that take residents’ dietary needs into account. Landscaped gardens, outdoor patios, and raised garden beds provide space to relax outdoors. Inside, residents can enjoy a billiards room and other shared gathering areas. Regular outings and community events help them stay active and connected.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 14, making it a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle. Danbury Hospital is about 1.5 miles away, so residents and families can conveniently access nearby hospital care.
State inspections by the Connecticut Department of Public Health have generally found the community meeting licensing requirements. Some complaint investigations have identified gaps in documentation, including how certain resident incidents were recorded and reviewed. Families touring The Village at Brookfield Common may want to ask how these documentation practices are managed today.
Community insights.
Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)
About This Community
- Private dining room for family events.
Inspection History
In Connecticut, the Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section conducts mandatory inspections and unannounced surveys to monitor the quality of care in long-term facilities.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 1 deficiency 4 inspections
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Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Connecticut state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Connecticut state average• Total deficiencies (94% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 18.0 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (1 vs. CT avg 18).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.3 | 1.6 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Connecticut assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CT avg 1.6).↓ 81% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CT Average | vs. CT Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 13.0 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Connecticut average (4 vs. CT avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
Type of Rooms Available
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brookfield's city center to The Village at Brookfield Common's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.32 miles to nearest hospital (WHCN-DANBURY Hospital)
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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.
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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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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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| The Village at Brookfield Common | AL MC RC | Brookfield | - | Yes |
14
Facility
14
CT AVG
40
Rank
#99 / 120 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
17
Rank
#7 / 84 | A | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
18
Rank
#15 / 76 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#16 / 76 |
| Charter Senior Living of Brookfield | AL MC RC | Brookfield | - | Yes |
54
Facility
54
CT AVG
40
Rank
#28 / 120 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
CT AVG
17
Rank
#67 / 84 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CT AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 76 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Connecticut
The Village at Brookfield Common is located in Brookfield, Connecticut.
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