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Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings

Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings is an assisted living and memory care community in Waltham, MA.

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Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings

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  • Interior

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, modern appliances, and comfortable seating.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, dresser, and armchair near a window.
  • Living Room

    A bright and cozy living room with modern furniture and abundant natural light.
  • Building

    Entrance of a building with a covered driveway and landscaped surroundings.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy living space featuring a small dining area and adjoining bedroom.
  • Trees

    A sunny view of a building entrance with well-maintained landscaping and an American flag.
  • Windows

    An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and arched windows.
  • Landscaping

    A tranquil outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by a white picket fence and lush greenery.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with a white sofa, side table, lamp, and decorative artwork.
  • Floor Plan

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment featuring a kitchenette, living/dining area, and a bathroom.
  • Bathroom

    A neatly organized bathroom with essential fixtures and decor.
  • Library

    A cozy library setting with a wooden bookshelf, a round table, and chairs.
  • Office

    A small office space with multiple workstations featuring computers and chairs.
  • Salon

    Interior of a salon with chairs, mirrors, and hairdressing equipment.

126 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 75 reviews
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Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings Costs & Pricing

Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings offers competitive pricing for its residents compared to both Middlesex County and the broader Massachusetts market. For a semi-private room, the monthly cost is $3,800, which is significantly lower than the county average of $6,395 and the state average of $5,805. Studio accommodations are available at $4,550, again showcasing a favorable rate against Middlesex County's average of $5,867 and Massachusetts' average of $5,312. Residents looking for more spacious living can opt for a one-bedroom unit priced at $5,000, which remains competitive against the county's $5,920 and the state's average of $5,349. Overall, Benchmark Senior Living at Waltham Crossings provides an attractive option for seniors seeking quality care without breaking the bank.

Floor plansBenchmark Senior Living At Waltham CrossingsMiddlesex CountyMassachusetts
Semi-Private$3,800$6,395$5,805
Studio$4,550$5,867$5,312
1 Bedroom$5,000$5,920$5,349

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Overall Review of Benchmark Senior Living At Waltham Crossings

common 15 reviews mention this

Kind, responsive staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, communicative, and quick to respond.

Many reviews emphasize how approachable and caring the staff feel day to day, including frequent mentions of professionalism, patience, and respectful treatment. Families also describe good communication when needs change, including follow-through with suggestions and coordination with care. In memory care in particular, residents and families note patience and gentle interactions alongside practical support for daily care tasks.

common 10 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel well done

Dining is a consistent bright spot, with residents and families describing the food as good and satisfying.

Several reviews call out good food, a menu residents like, and meals served in a dining room setting. Families also mention flexibility around what residents will eat, including working with preferences and limiting certain items for diabetes. Residents are described as getting regular meals and enjoying the overall dining experience, not just occasional good days.

  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with wooden flooring, modern appliances, and comfortable seating.
  • An elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and arched windows.
  • A cozy living space featuring a small dining area and adjoining bedroom.
differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Outdoor garden supports memory care

Memory care reviews highlight an enclosed outdoor garden residents can enjoy.

More than one review connects the memory care experience with time outside in a garden or courtyard. Families describe the garden as a meaningful place for residents to sit, touch plants, and spend time in natural light, including during end-of-life periods. At the same time, reviews note that dementia care may require careful matching of needs and services to the level of assistance required.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cost and room-size tradeoffs

Multiple reviews flag pricing and room size as concerns for value.

Some families say it is expensive, and a few reviews specifically point to small rooms relative to the cost. Others describe that when additional in-home help becomes necessary, families may need to add private aides, which they felt would make total costs too high. There are also reviews advising families to be very clear on what assistance is included and to get details in writing during the decision process.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Ask about care coverage clearly

Reviews suggest you should confirm how care coverage works for higher needs.

A few reviews raise concerns about whether the facility can meet certain levels of need, particularly when more help is required than what is included. One review mentions the expectation around nurse coverage, while others describe situations where families had to supplement care to manage incidents or assistance needs. Several reviews advise being involved, advocating for your loved one, and clarifying what aides are able to help with before committing.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 89 resident community capacity 89 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (13 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This neighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With a range of restaurants including Pizzi Farm Market & Deli and Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, residents have access to diverse dining options. Nearby pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens provide convenient medication assistance, while hospitals like Lahey Clinic and Newton-Wellesley Hospital offer quality healthcare services. The area also boasts several parks for outdoor recreation, as well as places of worship like Our Lady's Church and Temple Shir Tikva for spiritual support. Public transportation options like the MBTA Riverside Station and Hanscom Field provide easy travel accessibility, making this neighborhood a convenient and comfortable choice for senior living.

Restaurants

  • Pizzi Farm Market & Deli (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.8 miles)
  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (3.1 miles)
  • Revolution Hall (4 miles)
  • Burger King (4.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Lahey Lexington (1.2 miles)
  • Mersi (2.8 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (4 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (5.2 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (5.6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • Prospect Hill Park (1.3 miles)
  • Cat Rock Park (2.4 miles)
  • Rindge Park (3.4 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (5.2 miles)
  • Newton Highlands Playground (7.2 miles)
  • Grove-Cedar Bike Path (7.2 miles)
  • Tufts Park (7.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Immunogen (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady's Church (1.4 miles)
  • Parish of the Messiah (4.9 miles)
  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (5.4 miles)
  • Temple Shir Tikva (6 miles)
  • St Paul Parish, Harvard Square (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLean Hospital (3.6 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic (5.4 miles)
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • Emerson Hospital - Main Campus (6.7 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Hanscom Field (BED) (3.8 miles)
  • MBTA Riverside Station (5.4 miles)
  • MBTA Davis Square Station (6.9 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (7.2 miles)
  • MBTA Reservoir Station (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (5.3 miles)
  • Haute Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe (7.3 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (7.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (4.9 miles)
  • Cinema World Majestic 7 (6.2 miles)
  • Showcase SuperLux (7.7 miles)

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