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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.849 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

Just under an hour outside of Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island, Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill sits in the historic town of Franklin, Massachusetts. Our community features cozy common spaces, an outdoor courtyard, and an array of care services. As Franklin’s first senior living community, we’ve provided our surrounding community with award-winning assisted living and memory care services for over 23 years. Located less than a mile from Route 140 and Interstate 495, residents enjoy our easy access to local dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Spend your days exploring the Franklin Public Library — considered America’s first public library. Soak in the sun at Chilson Beach on Beaver Pond, play a game of best ball at Franklin Country Club, or enjoy nature at Franklin State Forest. While Franklin offers plenty of exciting attractions to visit, staying on campus provides you with relaxing amenities as well as supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Community Amenities and Services At Forge Hill, we work hard to provide exciting activities that keep residents active and engaged each and every day. With help and care when you need it, you can spend time focusing on social, mental, and physical wellness. From cooking class with friends in the demonstration kitchen to reading your favorite book in the cozy library, trying out a new hairstyle in the hair salon, or dining with loved ones in the private dining room, you’re provided with comfortable spaces and amenities, so you can focus on what matters most — reigniting passions and making connections. Our dedicated staff provides care services with dignity and compassion, tailored to each individual. From assistance with daily living to our specialized memory care service program, Mind & Memory, we offer a range of services that meet each resident’s unique needs. We take steps to monitor each personal care plan regularly, making updates and modifying as necessary. We understand the challenges that come with providing full-time care to loved ones, that’s why we provide short-term care options for caregivers. Through our respite care services, you can have all the benefits of our assisted living and mind and memory care communities on a temporary basis. Living Arrangements Along with routine housekeeping, laundry services, meal preparation, and assistance with activities of daily living, you’ll find all the comforts of home in your new apartment at Forge Hill. Our private, pet-friendly apartments are available in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. If you’re looking for a place to relax and recharge, then look no further than Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill. State Classification Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill is an assisted living residence, which in the state of Massachusetts is a residence that provides housing and personal care to residents. Personal care includes assistance with activities of daily living, self-administered medication management, and supervision. An assisted living residence can provide skilled nursing care or special care to residents with cognitive impairments as long as they meet the proper requirements. Related: Top 5 Safety Considerations for Alzheimer’s Disease in Memory Care Assisted Living vs. Board and Care Homes: What’s the Difference? Respite Care: 6 Reliable Resources for Caregivers

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,890/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,500/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,475/month

Care fees not included

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$9,780/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$6,435/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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Semi-Private$6,435 observed · tracking future changes
$6,435Aug 8, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

A much better place for Mom !

Staff are very good so far . Activities are ok . Place is pretty clean . Room is a small one bedroom . There are larger one bedrooms . None were available. I think she is doing pretty well . They are way more helpful than her previous assisted living. So far , very good !A few things with air conditioning and kitchen was being updated but now seems ok . Most staff is friendly and kind

AnonymousJuly 24, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Home environment with supports

Staff are attentive and proactive regarding potential problems. Very professional and welcoming environment.

Response from the community

Hello, thank you for the great review. We are so glad to hear about your experience with our community. Our dedicated associates take great pride in providing the very best experience possible, and your compliments are a highlight for our team. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for choosing Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill!

April 24, 2026
AnonymousApril 14, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

The staff is very caring and helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Response from the community

Hi Annemarie, we’re glad to hear your experience has been so positive, and we appreciate you sharing it with others. Here’s to many more great moments ahead!

February 20, 2026
Annemarie CFebruary 13, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

My Brother's Keepers - Support at its best

Most important: communication was excellent, transparent and timely. As caregiver I was always informed well and in advance or in the moment (a fall, for example) so that decisions could be made that were best for my brother. Collaboration was helpful and welcome. There was always a nurse there and she led the team professionally and with understanding for the situations of all parties. I can't speak highly enough of her and how she did her work. Also the other nurses, just wonderful. The way the team of aides wo

Response from the community

Hello Beverly S, Thank you so much for your kind words and for leaving such a thoughtful review. We are glad to hear about your experience with our community. Our associates take great pride in delivering quality experiences and stories like this mean the world to our team. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for choosing Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill!

November 5, 2025
Beverly SOctober 20, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Forge Hill offers a Home & Community

What we like the most about the community is that they are proactive with individualized care plan; very professional and courteous staff ; commitment to client was apparent; thorough admission and assessment process.

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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Value for Cost
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Activities
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Staff
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Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Hello, Thank you for the great review. We're pleased to hear about your experience with our community. Our dedicated team takes pride in providing the best possible care and service, and your kind words are appreciated. We are grateful for you sharing your experience and thank you for choosing Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill!

November 5, 2025
AnonymousOctober 13, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

A great choice.

It has been a great place for my brother. He is very happy. The Franklin location is well run and maintained. The staff is consistently pleasant, patient and very caring.

Response from the community

Hello, thank you for the great review. We are so glad to hear about your experience with our community. Our dedicated associates take great pride in providing the very best experience possible and your compliments are a highlight for our team. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for choosing Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill!

July 22, 2025
AnonymousJuly 11, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 8, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • No Sugar
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Professional Chef
  • Anytime Dining
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Activities & engagement

  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga

Outdoor spaces

  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • 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 August 8, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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