251 Turn of River Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Anonymous
Child of resident/client
Like a hotel stay
My father says he feels like he is living in a hotel. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The other residents are also friendly and some have befriended my father. My wife and I are jealous of the different activities that they have going on that we can't attend them with Dad as we are busy.
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Benchmark at Stamford is a Victorian-style home in a park like setting with a walking path around the community. It's walking distance to restaurants, shopping and mass transit. Our team is committed to providing dignified care to each of our residents.
Our pet friendly community offers companion living (shared) options, studio, and one bedroom suites, with 24/7 care staff onsite and 3 house-made meals each day!
Benchmark at Stamford has been providing the highest quality senior living experience in North Stamford since 1999!
Benchmark at Stamford
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A Place for Mom has scored Benchmark at Stamford with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Benchmark at Stamford has 32 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 15, 2025
My father says he feels like he is living in a hotel. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The other residents are also friendly and some have befriended my father. My wife and I are jealous of the different activities that they have going on that we can't attend them with Dad as we are busy.
Kristen
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 8, 2025
I give each category a 5. I had a wonderful experience there. It was clean, nicely decorated, they had nice furnishings. The staff was always attentive. The doctor on call was excellent. In assisted living the quality of. Are was very good. Value was good. Mom moved there from Atria in NY. They forced her out saying she needed to be in memory care, but in actuality they wanted her one bedroom with a patio that we leased during COVID at a very good price. She tested for assisted living at Benchmark. So, she did NOT need memory care. Also I have learned (maybe they one if your agents) that CT has much better care because that state's law are patient friendly. NY laws are facility friendly (lobbying). So the agent said since I live on the CT border, I should check into CT facilities. I Am very grateful for that info. We lost Mom last year, but her end of life was significantly better since she was at Benchmark. She was 99 1/2!
Patricia I
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 18, 2025
This was a great choice! The facility is awesome. Their one bedroom apartment is nicely laid out. Mom and Dad love the food and have made lots of new friends and are enjoying cards and a lot of social activities.
Marc P
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 6, 2024
The staff at the Benchmark at Stamford has been outstanding. They care for their patients and it shows. We are very happy with all staff and how they are taking care of my mother in law. I would highly recommend this facility
Frank T
Assisted LivingResident/client
October 3, 2024
Moving in was easy but I was informed that the manual hoyer lift I had needed to be removed from the premises because it was not the type that the staff had been trained on. There was a concern that “the State” would find a lift that had no one was certified to use. It was removed and donated the next day. What was not disclosed was the electric lifts on site were not working rendering my wife being bedridden until new equipment arrived (approximately 2 weeks). I can’t imagine what would have happened if there was a fire or smoke condition (with no working equipment). On the plus side the staff is friendly and the food is good.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 29, 2024
I find the staff at Sunrise of Stamford to be very friendly and helpful to my friend.
Barbara
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
December 14, 2023
Beautiful environment & building, outdoor space, but most importantly caring staff & real feel of community among residents & staff, everyone looking out for everyone. All of these factors were apparent from the moment we stepped through the front door.Very friendly & caring.
Hank T
Assisted LivingToured community
June 16, 2023
My family and I have been attempting to get my sister in law into assisted living. She is reluctant as so many people are in making this important life change. However, the people at Sunrise at Stamford were consistently available and caring. They took the time to meet with us repeatedly and handle all of my sister in law's apprehensions. The facility is beautiful. The staff is warm and friendly. And the exterior is pleasing to the eye. Thanks to [name removed] and [name removed] for all their help.
Dara A
Assisted LivingToured community
April 21, 2023
We are looking for a place for our Mom. She is not ready to move into assisted living but we are getting a feel for what is out there. We had a visit and the staff was lovely. The residents we met seem very happy and well cared for. The facility was charming. Not updated but everything looked clean and well cared for.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
February 14, 2023
This was a good community. My loved one wanted a more homey feel to it.
Unhappy C
Memory CareFamily/friend
February 10, 2023
During Covid spikes, 3rd floor Memory Care patients were confined to their rooms for weeks. Completely isolated. Dining room is closed; they eat alone in their rooms. Engagement is coloring pages & TV, most aren’t capable of coloring. Their isolation continues for weeks, mental & physical skills further decline. Visitation during this time is either not allowed or severely time restricted to the first-floor library. Residents become depressed & put on higher doses of psychiatric meds. Staff is unresponsive, act defensively, and make arranging for contact such as FaceTime seem like a huge burden for them. Many times they forget the scheduled FaceTime & will not answer the phone. High staff turnover in 2022: Overall, regional & sales directors, head memory care nurse, billing. Staff seems perpetually put out & burdened by visitors, even with simple tasks like letting people in/out of the building or memory floor. Dusty, worn furnishings, smelly. Noisy dining room. Unattended residents fall.
Eileen S
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 9, 2022
It is a place for someone who was not in the condition of our loved one. She was not properly assessed and died there. She needed more care than we were aware of for bed sores and Sunrise did not assess properly before she was admitted that she needed more care than she received.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 30, 2021
Overall the facility seems a little understaffed, and I know so many places are right now. The nurses are very sweet with the people. But I don't think they have enough of them to really go around. We have to kind of bother them to makes sure our loved one regularly showers. The staff themselves I really do like. They are very caring individuals. I don't see as many activities going on as I would like to see, but they do singing and dancing, which is a lot of fun for the residents. I've seen trivia type of questions and polishing their nails. Cleanliness could use some work. The carpets have little stains and are well worn, and we've had to call their attention to some things that need cleaning. We see a lot of dust. And that's hard to see when I have a different family member at another community that's kept really clean.
Anne
Memory CareFamily/friend
February 11, 2017
Our father was placed in this facility by our youngest brother. It was an awful experience for our Dad, and for our entire family. We were told by staff when we came to visit that we were not allowed to i see or speak with our Father. The few times I was able to speak with him he was fearful and agitated. Since then he moved to a different facility where the staff is kind and forthcoming...and Dad is relaxed and happy.
Linda Longman
Memory CareFamily/friend
February 9, 2017
Bad experience for our lived one and the entire family. Indiffent staff...not at all caring. Terribly unhappy about our loved ones care!
Anne o connor
Memory CareFamily/friend
February 9, 2017
My father resided in the memory care unit of this facility for seven months, during which time his glaases were lost or [Removed] and we were not informed. Since we live out of state, he apparently could not see for over two months. Additionally, four teeth were missing in his right upper arch,that were perfectly healthy when he left home a few months before. We were unable to determine what had transpired. Dad also deteriorated emotinally. On one occasion we visited him on a Saturday and they could not locate him. Every time we spoke...and the staff made contact difficult...he was frightened and agitated. Dad was recently relocated to another facility. He is happy and relaxed...such a relief! We are easily able to communicate with him, check with staff regarding his physical and emotional health. Sunrise has a lovely facade...and facade is the appropriate description.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
January 1, 2017
If you are looking for a loving, caring facility that promotes and encourages close connections between the immediate family and residents then DON'T SEND THEM TO SUNRISE OF STAMFORD. Two weeks before my mother died, I called their staff to inquire as to how she was doing (I live out of state so could not easily visit my Mom), since I sensed the end was near, and got an e-mail -- not a return call -- informing me that they could not provide me with any information since I, as my Mom's only son, could not receive any information because I was not on the "responsible party list." Even worse, a year ago they imposed a visitation ban on my Mom at the insistence of her health proxy. Those are the facts. You decide if you think that is acceptable.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
December 2, 2016
The tour went good and they have a nice community. They answered all of my questions and they were very helpful with us. I did see some people out and doing things. We just did not think that it was a good fit.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 27, 2016
My brother in law really likes it here. He is doing well, and I'am satisfied with all they have done for us. It was a big move for him, but he is in good hands here. The community looks great, they keep everything very nice and clean. The staff have been more than helpful. There are activities offered. He says the meals are decent. I know he is being cared for well here, they are always checking up on him. It has been a lovely experience, and I would recommend this community.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
September 23, 2016
The community at Sunrise of Stamford is very nice. It is a newer community and offers various amenities. The community was very high quality. The staff were very well trained and helpful with our search.
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