Benchmark at Stamford
Benchmark at Stamford offers assisted living, memory care and respite care in Stamford, CT. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.
Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Respite care can suit a family seeking a short-term arrangement. Studios, suites and one-bedroom units are available, with a studio providing one private space and a suite or one-bedroom offering a larger living arrangement.
Starting prices are $6,995 per month for a studio, $8,820 per month for a one-bedroom, $4,105 per month for a companion suite and $6,390 per month for a memory care studio. The separate rates show how the starting cost changes by room type and care setting.
Residents have access to a salon and spa, fitness room and wellness center for grooming and exercise on site. The memory care area has a secure outdoor patio, giving residents a protected place to spend time outside. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals and options for special, diabetic-friendly, low-sodium and texture-modified diets, while pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet to the community.
Benchmark at Stamford is in the Turn Of River-Newfield neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 55 out of 100. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently. Julia Petrini is the director, and Benchmark Senior Living is the owner.
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About This Community
Pricing & Financial Information
The below pricing was updated on
- Diabetic-friendly options.
- Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
- Texture-modified diets.
- Bistro / café on site.
Type of Rooms Available
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4.3 miles from city center
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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 Residence at Summer Street | AL IL MC RC | Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head) | 113
Facility
113
CT AVG
85
Rank
#14 / 60 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CT AVG
39
Rank
#5 / 120 | - | 8
Facility
8
CT AVG
17
Rank
#56 / 84 | - | - | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CT AVG
18
Rank
#16 / 76 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#17 / 76 |
| Atria Stamford | AL IL MC RC | Stamford (Ridgeway-Bulls Head) | - | Yes |
76
Facility
76
CT AVG
39
Rank
#9 / 120 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 15
Facility
15
CT AVG
17
Rank
#44 / 84 | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
CT AVG
18
Rank
#1 / 76 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#1 / 76 |
| Edgehill | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Stamford (West Side) | 46
Facility
46
CT AVG
85
Rank
#44 / 60 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
CT AVG
39
Rank
#81 / 120 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
17
Rank
#7 / 84 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
CT AVG
84%
Rank
#24 / 53 | A | - | - | - |
| Brighton Gardens of Stamford | AL MC | Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield) | - | Yes |
17
Facility
17
CT AVG
39
Rank
#92 / 120 | Suite | 17
Facility
17
CT AVG
17
Rank
#38 / 84 | - | - | 8 | 23
Facility
23
CT AVG
18
Rank
#68 / 76 | 2.9
Facility
2.9
CT AVG
1.4
Rank
#69 / 76 |
| Benchmark at Stamford | AL MC RC | Stamford (Turn Of River-Newfield) | - | Yes |
55
Facility
55
CT AVG
39
Rank
#27 / 120 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
CT AVG
17
Rank
#7 / 84 | - | A | - | - | - |
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Connecticut
Benchmark at Stamford is in Stamford, Connecticut. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
State Supplement for the Aged, Blind or Disabled
Connecticut State Supplement Cash Assistance
- Income limit
- DSS compares income with allowable needs. Boarding-home and residential-care-home costs receive separate consideration; do not treat a general income screen as a universal housing cap.
- Asset limit
- Countable assets may not exceed $1,600 for a single person or $2,400 for a married couple.
Eligibility
- General
- Cash assistance for Connecticut residents age 65+ or qualifying blind/disabled adults with income to supplement. It can assist with eligible living expenses, including qualifying boarding homes and residential care homes.
- CT specifics
- DSS determines the award and eligible housing costs.
What it provides
- State-funded cash supplement for eligible living expenses; including qualifying boarding-home or residential-care-home costs. DSS determines the individual award; it is not a blanket payment for all assisted-living facilities.
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders
CHCPE
- Income limit
- 2026 · Medicaid-funded individual limit is $2,982/month. The state-funded program uses different eligibility and applied-income rules.
- Asset limit
- Medicaid-funded individual limit is $1,600. State-funded limits are $48,798 for a single person and $65,064 for a married couple in 2026.
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut residents age 65+ with assessed home-care needs; Medicaid-funded and state-funded CHCPE have different eligibility and cost-sharing rules.
- CT specifics
- Needs assessment determines the pathway. State-funded participants generally contribute 3% of care cost; applied-income rules may add contributions above the applicable allowance.
What it provides
- Assessed home-care services under an approved plan; no automatic daily personal-care or respite-hour entitlement.
Statewide Respite Care Program
CT Respite Care
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut residents with Alzheimer disease or a related dementia whose caregivers need respite and who meet program screening rules.
- CT specifics
- A care plan determines agency-based or self-directed respite; availability depends on assessment and funds.
What it provides
- Respite assistance up to $7,500/year based on assessed need and funding; not an automatic payment of the maximum.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Connecticut Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · Effective March 1 2026, monthly gross limits (single/couple): QMB $2,807/$3,806; SLMB $3,073/$4,166; ALMB $3,272/$4,437.
- Asset limit
- Connecticut does not apply an MSP asset test.
Eligibility
- General
- Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries who meet the applicable QMB, SLMB or ALMB eligibility conditions.
- CT specifics
- ALMB is funding-limited and is not available with Medicaid; category eligibility is determined by DSS.
What it provides
- QMB pays covered Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and ALMB pay the Part B premium.



















