The Falls at Cordingly Dam sits beside the Charles River where you can see water views, hear the falls, and spend time outside on patios, walking paths, or gardens, and that's something the residents often mention as one of their favorite things, since it really gives a peaceful setting and plenty of places to get fresh air or enjoy meals outside when the weather's nice. The building offers assisted living and a separate memory care area designed just for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, so residents who need a safe, secure place with special staff and programs have what they need, and there's technology and trained staff for residents who might wander or have behavioral struggles, along with personalized health plans and mind-stimulating activities designed for them.
The staff provide 24-hour supervision and nurses are on-site with a 12-16 hour nursing schedule, so help's available day and night, and there's an emergency call system, weekly housekeeping, and linen services you can count on. Residents get support based on what they actually need-bathing, dressing, medicine reminders, injections, even memory support-all figured out by assessment, so people keep as much independence as possible but get help they need when they need it. Folks can stay here for short-term respite or live here long-term, and the staff provide hospice care if needed, so people don't have to move if their health changes.
Meals are chef-prepared and you can order at any time, eat restaurant-style, get room service, or have special diets covered like gluten-free, vegan, or meals with less sugar or salt, and there's even outdoor dining for those who want water views. The activities calendar stays pretty full with exercise like stretching and yoga, art classes, music therapy, cooking, brain fitness, lectures, gardening club, and other events, and there's a full-time activity director making sure everyone has options. There are devotional services on-site and off-site, and plenty of spaces for gathering indoors and out, including a library, fitness center, lounges with comfortable chairs and a fireplace, patio, gardens, and walking paths.
The memory care building is separate, safe, and purpose-built for people with dementia, with extra steps taken for those prone to wandering. Residents who need help with getting around can use the wheelchair-accessible showers and bathrooms set up for safety and easy movement. Pets are allowed, and there's pet care if people can't handle everything themselves, and parking is available for drivers. Beautician services are on-site, so people can get a haircut or their hair done without leaving the building.
There are transportation services, both complimentary for some trips and for an extra charge for special errands or appointments, with concierge services available to help schedule things and handle appointments. The community brings in different visiting healthcare providers, like podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and mental health specialists, and the medical staff includes a psychiatric behavioral nurse specialist.
The Falls at Cordingly Dam is part of Benchmark Senior Living, which has operated this community for over 23 years and keeps up with renovations and upkeep, as shown in their gardens and common areas, and has earned recognition like being voted Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23. Residents get cable TV and Wi-Fi, rooms come in different sizes and styles, and the staff focus on creating a setting that feels comfortable and safe as needs change over time. The property stays secured with controlled access and 24-hour emergency maintenance, with staff awake on-site around the clock. Services and amenities here match what people expect in a senior living community, aiming to give everyone a home-like environment where they can age in place, stay active, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Charles River.
