Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings

My aunt recently moved to this wonderful place a few months back. Being a nurse who works in a long term facility, I'm pleased to say that she's getting thee best care out there. Every time I speak with her she says that everyone's so nice. Whenever I visit I see a clean, beautiful place. Her apartment is so warm and cozy. All her fears of going from her own place to living at a facility have melted away. Her needs, physical and emotional, are of top most priority when caring for her. I feel good that she's so loved and well taken care of. This place isn't just a senior facility, it's her home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's considering having their loved one move to a safe, responsible environment.

The Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings is an outstanding facility. We recently moved my mother into this facility, and I cannot say enough good things about it. The staff is amazing. They have bent over backwards to make my mother feel at home and welcomed. Someone visits throughout the day, whether it is an aid, the Physical Therapist, one of the nurses, the Care Director - it's amazing. She is more social now than she was 10 years ago when she would go play mah jong with her group of friends and go out to dinner or lunch with them. Sometimes she is so busy, she has to call me back - too busy to talk to me! I love that! She has made friends with her dining group (same group for breakfast, lunch and dinner) and they are lovely, caring people (I've met them - truly a great match for my mother to dine with). The thing is, there is a lot of thought put into the care of the individual and who they are and how to make them feel like this is their home (which it is) and happy to be there. They choose dining partners they feel will mesh with my mother's personality and interests (she's taken up beading with one of the women she dines with!). They choose various aids who they also feel will complement my mother's needs and be the kind of aid she will accept and look forward to seeing. The nurses have been fantastic, and call me if there's an issue or they feel I need to know something, which is great. Everyone is SO friendly there - from the people who live there (such a great group) to the staff - I mean, seriously, it's wonderful. My mother has attended exercise classes (I think she's going to Tai chi today), concerts, lectures, watched documentary films, attended Shabbat services - the list goes on! I can't tell you how happy my family and I are knowing that she is socializing every single day, someone is there within 5 minutes if she needs something, and she's just a much happier person than she was 3 months ago! It's been a great transition, and again, the team there puts an enormous amount of thought into what will make my mother happy and then makes it happen. I live two hours away, so knowing that someone is there if something untoward happens (like the fall she took the other day), makes a huge difference not only in our lives, but in my mother's life. She's secure, safe and taken care of. I'd encourage anyone to check out the facility and take a tour with Sarah Bilik (also, truly an outstanding individual!! She keeps in touch with me regarding my mom's care, etc. and puts my mind at ease). Speak to people there while you take the tour. It's not fake - the people there really are friendly and happy to be there for a good reason!

My parents moved into Ridgefield Crossing in the beginning of January. My dad is on the assisted living side. My mom is in memory care. The director, Sara Bilik, met with me and my family several times before we made our decision to move my parents. She followed up with phone calls and emails and was always willing to address any questions we had. Since my parents have moved in, Sara has continued to call, send pictures and videos of my mom and be a constant resource. Since my dad moved in, the directors Nell and Kerry have gone out of their way to get him involved and make sure he has had rides to the pool he attends. He was even recently appointed president of the council. He enjoys the meals and his dining companions. He is already making friends and reports that everyone is warm, friendly and attentive. When I enter, the receptionists always greet me warmly and know what is happening with my parents. The nurses, Nina and Tammy, have also been amazing. They are friendly and knowledgeable. A special shout out to Marta, an aide in the memory care unit, who takes such good care of my mom and to Justin who helped move my dad and is always taking the time to help out and say, “Hello”. I spent two years researching and visiting assisted living facilities to make the best choice. I feel confident that Ridgefield Crossing is the best place for my parents. My mom is getting the care she needs and my dad is able to enjoy this chapter of his life. Janet Davis ( The Elk Family)

If you are looking for assisted living you have to check this place. Sara and Tammy are so warm and caring. They will do anything they to get the right fit for you.