40 Clapboardtree St, Norwood, MA 02062
Suzanne
Friend of resident/client
A perfect fit
And in addition, my friend has moved to the memory care unit and is thriving there. I have great peace of mind after I visit because he is totally engaged in whatever activity is going on at the moment. I absolutely recommend Benchmark on Clapboardtree. The staff is knowledgeable and caring.
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Tucked away from Boston’s busy city life, Benchmark Senior Living at Clapboardtree features scenic outdoor dining, patio lounge spaces, and quiet walking paths. The compassionate team provides assisted living, specialized memory care, and respite care services in a cozy New England community with dignity and empathy.
This inclusive community is located in a peaceful, residential setting and is conveniently close to several shopping and dining options, local parks, Routes 1 and 1A, and less than 15 miles from the coast. The ideal location means strolling along tree-lined streets to view historic homes, joining neighbors for Italian-style pizza at Café Abbondanza, spending time with family along the locally owned shops at Norwood Center, or enjoying an evening out in downtown Norwood. The community is also located close to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham and New England Baptist Outpatient Care Center.
At Benchmark Senior Living at Clapboardtree, staff are committed to ensuring that services and amenities help to enrich your mind, body, and spirit. They strive to provide just the right amount of assistance with daily living to help residents remain as independent as possible, alongside programs intended to stimulate the senses.
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Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
9.2 out of 10 Review Score26 reviews | 9.2 out of 10 Review Score57 reviews | 9.1 out of 10 Review Score34 reviews | 9 out of 10 Review Score33 reviews |
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1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,870/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $7,874/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $9,125/mo | 1 Bedroom Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,630/mo |
2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $9,780/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $8,421/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $11,570/mo | 2 Bedrooms Starting at $X,XXX/moStarting at $9,720/mo |
Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No | Active promotion No |
Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes | Pet friendly Yes |
Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 2 Assisted Living, Memory Care | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Care types offered 3 Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living |
for Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
A Place for Mom has scored Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
Suzanne
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
July 2, 2026
And in addition, my friend has moved to the memory care unit and is thriving there. I have great peace of mind after I visit because he is totally engaged in whatever activity is going on at the moment. I absolutely recommend Benchmark on Clapboardtree. The staff is knowledgeable and caring.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
February 9, 2026
Both staff and residents are always cheerful. The staff is super caring. My friend had a fall and was hospitalized, while he was my staff contacts stayed in touch and were very caring to both of us.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
August 22, 2025
When my friend was finishing a stint in medical rehab, she would not be able to go back to live alone in her home. Two staff members of Norwood Benchmark came to speak with her at her rehab facility. It was clear from the warmth of the conversation that the key feature at Benchmark is the care and concern for their residents. It clearly and tangibly informs all the decisions they make.
Ken L.
Assisted LivingResident/client
July 16, 2025
Basically very good staff, building, and programming. Cost is high, but not higher than other of the better places. Occasionally there are glitches in communication, but overall I'm happy with our decision.
Anonymous
Memory CareResident/client
June 25, 2025
Overall, highly satisfied, but it is expensive although in line with other facilities. Facility makes a great first impression. Management was very accommodating. I got good feedback from a number of sources. Memory Care unit is very good. Almost all the staff is kind and caring, but not all.
Gail R
Memory CareFamily/friend
November 11, 2024
I have to say 5 all in . Everyone was great , I felt relieved that my mother was finally getting quality in her care . The staff listens to you , and tries to follow through with your request . From the nurses to the nursing assistants . My mother had hospice care and [name removed] was excellent . Her nurses especially [name removed] took an active interest in her . The activities director , can't recall her name was excellent .
Doug B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 15, 2023
Benchmark really impressed me initially when I first started looking because I could see how the staff worked as a team, which is important for keeping a facility like that running smoothly The staff are highly engaged and genuinely care about the wellbeing of the residents. They are very professional and open to working with family members to ensure needs are met. I've only seen the studio which is what my loved one has, but it is a good size, and equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. It also has a walk in shower, toilet with grab bars and accessible bathroom sink.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
February 14, 2023
This is a very nice community. The community wasn't able to provide the care my loved one needed.
anonymous
Memory CareToured community
November 3, 2022
I really loved Benchmark on Clapboardtree. The food and activities looked great (better than the place we chose), although it was a little less of a homey environment. And the price point was considerably more.
anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 9, 2022
When it comes to the staff members and the quality of care has been very good. The activities themselves are very good - the residents and even our loved one really enjoy the pool noodle game where they bat around the balloon - they all seem to really love that. Based on our experience so far we would recommend Benchmark Senior Living to other families.
S.G.
Assisted LivingToured community
June 20, 2022
I toured Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree. The community tour and first impression were both good. However, they weren't not available/open for respite stay. We would've had to bring in furniture, etc., for a 3 week stay. We chose another community because Benchmark couldn't provide what we needed at that moment.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 3, 2022
We are very happy with our experience. The staff are great to work with when in person, if I have to leave a voicemail or email the return can be a little slow. The community is able to provide medication management, and bathing as some care available for the residents. There seems to be a lot of activities for the residents to choose from.
anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
May 2, 2022
I had a good feeling about Benchmark Senior Living during our tour. I really enjoyed speaking with [name removed] and she did a great job showing me around and answering my questions. The room was smaller and I knew my loved one would want more space.
Anonymous
Memory CareToured community
February 21, 2022
Seemed like a hospital with an order and didn't seem clean.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
October 19, 2021
All of the staff were friendly and I thought it was a nice place for him, there were a lot of good things about it. He acted up and I do not think they handled the situation well at all. If your loved one just needs assisted living it would be a really great fit, but I would not recommend for memory care.
James S
Assisted LivingToured community
October 5, 2021
The one thing that made us not want to go with this community was the fact that they required the residents to get vaccinated. We did not believe that everyone should have to be vaccinated. We liked the community but that one thing pushed us to another community.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 13, 2021
The day to day staff members and the residents are so friendly, warm and welcoming. However the nursing staff is not friendly at all, and do not express empathy towards the residents or other staff members. The meals are great and the dining staff is amazing. The activities director [name removed] is truly the best. He is fabulous and very caring.
Peter
Memory CareFamily/friend
August 24, 2021
It is a very uplifting and happy place. The staff have been good to work with. They are quick to respond to any questions or concerns.
Jill G
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 17, 2021
This past year has been difficult with the pandemic and now always getting to see our loved one on our own time, but all in all our loved one is well fed, well taken care of and always kept clean. She has never once complained to us regarding any red flags, everyone is nice to our loved one which was the most important thing to us. We wanted to find a place where she is safe.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
June 17, 2020
The community was clean. The dinning room didn't use table cloths. They always made sure to greet the residents by and make them feel at home. They had good activities. We thought Benchmark was a good value.
Benchmark Senior Living on Clapboardtree
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