Benchmark Senior Living at The Commons in Lincoln, Massachusetts offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care under one roof, allowing residents to move between levels of support as needs change. The health team is equipped to manage residents who wander at any time of day, present elopement or combative behaviors, or display other complex behavioral issues, including advanced dementia conditions. Medical oversight includes wound care, oxygen management, special diets, and diabetes management—whether residents are on oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale dosing. Younger adults under 60 requiring these services are also accepted.
Around-the-clock clinical coverage includes RNs or LPNs on site 24 hours, an additional nurse on call, and an awake night shift. Background checks are performed on all employees, and safety measures include door alarms, fenced rear grounds, wander guard technology, a 24-hour staffed security presence, and personal emergency response systems that can either notify staff or call 911 directly. On-site medical services extend to visiting podiatry, audiology, dental, and support for psychiatric diagnoses. Direct care staff can provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and they handle a range of transfers from walker and wheelchair support to two-person or full Hoyer lift transfers for bed-bound residents.
Apartments are available in multiple layouts; some include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, and in-room cable. Residents may paint or decorate their rooms to suit personal tastes, although not every unit comes with all of these features. Housekeeping, laundry, and routine maintenance are handled by staff.
Dining features a daily set menu along with an on-order option at each meal. Snacks are available throughout the day, and the kitchen accommodates physician-ordered diet modifications such as low-sodium, diabetic, or pureed diets. Independent Living residents may opt into medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and a monthly meal plan while still enjoying the freedom to cook or dine out as they choose.
Amenities include resident parking, designated outdoor smoking areas, and pet-friendly policies; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. The campus is wheelchair accessible and houses a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, internet access points, and communal gardens. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and local outings.