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Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn

Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn is an assisted living and memory care community in Woburn, MA.

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  • Interior

    A modern lobby with comfortable seating and a grand piano.
  • Decor

    A spacious dining room with a wooden table, surrounded by chairs and adorned with a floral centerpiece under elegant lighting.
  • Building

    A modern residential building with a welcoming entrance.
  • Architecture

    A residential building with a covered entrance and decorative planters.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and an open doorway leading to a bathroom.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom featuring a comfortable bed, two armchairs, and a small table near a window with sheer curtains.
  • Dining

    A well-lit, casual dining restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A small kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a refrigerator next to a door.
  • Lighting

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating, a television, and wall art.
  • Seating Area

    A modern seating area with a bar, featuring wooden furniture and stylish light fixtures.
  • Floor Plan

    Studio apartment floor plan with a living area and bathroom.
  • Television

    A modern dining area with stylish seating and a decorative wall, featuring soft lighting and a mounted television.
  • Lobby

    Modern lobby with comfortable seating and elegant lighting.
  • Appliances

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining table.

One Cedar Street, Woburn, MA 01801

To contact a resident: (781) 460-6360

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

4.4 from 82 reviews
5 stars
53
4 stars
15
3 stars
7
2 stars
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1 stars
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Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn Costs & Pricing

Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn offers a range of living arrangements with costs that reflect the premium services and amenities provided. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $5,900 per month, which is slightly above the Middlesex County average of $5,867 and substantially higher than the state average of $5,312. A one-bedroom unit is priced at $6,000, again surpassing both county and state benchmarks. The semi-private room option is available for $6,200, aligning closely with the county's average of $6,395 while exceeding the Massachusetts average of $5,805. For those seeking more spacious accommodations, a two-bedroom suite comes at a premium rate of $8,300 - significantly higher than both the county and state averages of $6,960 and $6,151 respectively. Overall, these prices reflect Benchmark Senior Living's commitment to providing high-quality care in an enriching environment tailored to seniors' needs.

Floor plansBenchmark Senior Living at WoburnMiddlesex CountyMassachusetts
Studio$5,900$5,867$5,312
1 Bedroom$6,000$5,920$5,349
Semi-Private$6,200$6,395$5,805
2 Bedrooms$8,300$6,960$6,151

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Overall Review of Benchmark Senior Living at Woburn

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and care stand out

Residents consistently describe staff as attentive, helpful, and respectful.

Across the reviews, families highlight staff friendliness and responsiveness, including quick help when needs change. Multiple residents also describe staff as attentive with assistance and day-to-day support, and several comments focus on staff treating people with dignity. Memory care families in particular mention that the nursing staff responds to individual needs, even when issues fall outside a baseline.

differentiator 13 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents regularly point to a busy schedule of activities and outings.

Reviews frequently mention that there are many things to do, with residents attending activities daily and looking forward to specific groups like trivia and bingo. Families also describe happy hour, live music or performances, and outings such as bus trips to restaurants and local stops. The community’s activity programming lines up with its offered activity calendar and social events, including both on-site and off-site options.

common 11 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Food quality and convenient dining service are commonly praised.

Several reviews describe the meals as excellent or very good, with families appreciating variety and especially positive comments about breakfast and daily dining. A number of residents also mention enjoying the dining experience with opportunities to socialize in and around meal times. This matches the community’s focus on meals being provided with restaurant-style dining, plus room service and guest meals.

  • A spacious dining room with a wooden table, surrounded by chairs and adorned with a floral centerpiece under elegant lighting.
  • A well-lit, casual dining restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • One-bedroom apartment floor plan with kitchen, living/dining area, and bathroom.
common 9 reviews mention this

Facility feels clean and updated

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness, brightness, and a modern feel.

Reviews repeatedly describe the building as clean, spotless, and up to date, with some comments comparing the look to a hotel-like setting. Families also note the overall comfort of spaces such as dining areas, common areas, and rooms with natural light. The community also emphasizes on-site access to shared indoor and outdoor spaces, which is consistent with how residents describe time spent outside the apartment.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cost is a recurring concern

Several reviews say the pricing feels high for the value delivered.

Multiple reviews raise concerns about affordability, including comments that rates are expensive and that value does not match the level of care and support provided. Even with positive experiences, some families still call out cost as a factor in their decision-making. Pricing information for this community is shown as above county for all unit types and above state for several options, which aligns with why families may feel cost-versus-service pressure.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication problems come up often

Some families report lapses in communication and coordination.

A subset of reviews point to communication as an ongoing issue, including difficulty getting updates between departments or with the facility executive team. Other comments describe delays after residents use call buttons for help, and at least one review reports being surprised by a care-related incident without timely notification. At the same time, other residents describe staff as caring and quick to respond, so the pattern seems mixed rather than uniformly negative.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-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 on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Gen Edw L Logan International (11 miles away) Gen Edw L Logan International (11 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Stories Stories
  • 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 part of Woburn, Massachusetts offers a mix of convenient amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With a variety of restaurants nearby such as McDonald's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and The Cheesecake Factory, there are plenty of dining options to explore. Additionally, there are several pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy within a short distance for easy access to medications and health supplies. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are several parks like Middlesex Fells Reservation and Melrose Common nearby for leisurely walks or relaxation. Medical care is easily accessible with facilities like Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Lahey Clinic in the vicinity. Public transportation options are also available with MBTA stations like Ballardvale and Wellington Station close by for convenient travel. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded mix of amenities suitable for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Woburn.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.7 miles)
  • The Brickyard (1.7 miles)
  • Liberty Bell Roast Beef and Seafood (3.8 miles)
  • Soc's Icecream (4.6 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (4.6 miles)
  • Shake Shack (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Pressed Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Cafe Rustica (7.5 miles)
  • Forge Baking Company (7.7 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (7.7 miles)
  • Perfecto's Caffe (8.2 miles)

Parks

  • Middlesex Fells Reservation (2.6 miles)
  • Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation (3 miles)
  • Mary Cummings Park (3.9 miles)
  • Melrose Common (4.5 miles)
  • Rindge Park (5.6 miles)
  • John M. Devir Park (5.6 miles)
  • Tufts Park (6.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Lahey Clinic Ophthalmology (4 miles)
  • North Suburban Orthopedic Associates (4 miles)
  • Laser Gentle Medical Spa (4.9 miles)
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (6.7 miles)
  • Fresenius Medical Care (6.7 miles)
  • Lahey Lexington (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lahey Clinic (4.1 miles)
  • McLean Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • Mount Auburn Hospital (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Ballardvale Mbta Station (4.4 miles)
  • MBTA Davis Square Station (6.7 miles)
  • Wellington Station (6.8 miles)
  • Porter Square MBTA Station (7.3 miles)
  • Assembly Station (7.4 miles)
  • Sullivan Square Station (8 miles)
  • MBTA Union Square Station (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burlington Cinema 1 (4.8 miles)
  • AMC Assembly Row 12 (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Agnes Parish-Arlington (5.5 miles)
  • Our Lady's Church (7.9 miles)

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