Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,435/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Community profile
Benchmark at South Farms
645 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT
Assisted LivingMemory Care
★ 4.347 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Benchmark at South Farms
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$9,175/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$11,760/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,350/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,285/month
Care fees not included
Checked October 7, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Semi-Private$6,285 currently · +$915 since Aug 8, 2026
Based on 2 observed source-published starting-price points. Dates are when we observed each value.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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October 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM PDT
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Published price updated
Semi-Private published price changed from $5,370 to $6,285.
Published source ↗Published price updated
2 Bedrooms published price changed from $11,000 to $11,760.
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Family and resident feedback
4.3 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveOverall pleased with Benchmark
Overall experience is great. Facility is beautiful, staff are great, activities are very good, food is good, single room size is good, shared room is small
★★★★★
PositiveOverall would recommend
They should know about [Name Removed] the guy with the heart of gold who takes us to appointments. We would be lost without him.
★★★★★
CriticalAdvise against
Did not like it. Poor communication with me, the DPOA.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Benchmark at South Farms
LOVE IT HERE. Best move I ever made. Not only are the people who run it are super nice but the residents I have met. I would recommend to others.
★★★★★
PositiveOur Family's Experience
Administrative and office staff do not always communicate to the people providing care in the Memory Unit. Yes, we would recommend Benchmark at South Farms to other families based on the experience so far.
★★★★★
CriticalI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
It is beautiful on the outside but don't let that fool you. Director and Colleen act like they care but don't, very unprofessional. Make appointment then forget about it no cancelation or acknowledgement. Food is terrible very unhealthy. A lot of fried food, sauces and gravy and donuts. Staff very unorganized. Example on night offered porkchops and liver they had no pork chops. Your apartment was an open door to all. They would just come in. Example Maintenace man was handing out Christmas Cards no knocki…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Benchmark Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- October 22, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Low / No Sodium
- International Cuisine
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Pureed Meals
- Meals Provided
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Room Service
- Bar or Pub
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
- High Acuity Care
- Memory Care
Services & convenience
- Italian
- Transportation at Cost
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Uncovered Parking
- Dogs Allowed
- Complimentary Transportation
- Cats Allowed
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- English
- Spanish
- Polish
Activities & engagement
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Reminiscence Programs
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Bridge Club
- Walking Club
- Holiday Parties
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Karaoke
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Art Classes
- Current Events Club
- Day Trips and Outings
- Gardening Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Trivia Games
- Live Well Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Community Service Organizations
- Sensory-based Programs
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Wine Tasting
- Happy Hour
- Catholic Services
- Dances
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Men's Club
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
Outdoor spaces
- Central Fireplace
- Indoor Atrium
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outside Patio
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Computer or Media Center
- Main Street Shops
- Beauty Salon
- Raised Garden Beds
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Game Room
Apartment & room features
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Kitchenette
- Bath Tubs
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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Published price comparison
Nearby starting prices
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Benchmark at South Farms$6,285/month