Whisper Woods of Smithtown - Assisted Living & Memory Care, run by Benchmark Senior Living, sits on a wooded campus across from St. Catherine Medical Center in Smithtown, New York, and houses seniors in a three-story building, where they can pick from updated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that they can personalize in both assisted living and a dedicated memory care area. The community supports adults who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or managing medication, but who don't need full-time nursing, and it also provides specialized care for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, offering safety, close supervision, and therapeutic programs aimed at slowing cognitive decline. Residents get personalized, needs-based care determined by a nursing assessment, so everyone has just the right amount of support to stay as independent as possible and the Enhanced Assisted Living Certification here means help can increase as needs change, which lets people age in place without moving away from the familiar setting they've come to know.
There's round-the-clock staff called Associates, carefully chosen and specially trained, who offer compassionate care and attention, providing both regular health services and everyday support, while the memory care program uses a tailored approach for people facing memory loss, with activities and spaces meant to help them feel safe and included. The grounds are meticulously landscaped, with beautiful gardens, walking paths through verdant woods, and patios for outdoor enjoyment, and the community's indoor spaces include a bar, a well-stocked library, and an elegant piano for social gatherings, music programs, art classes, and fitness activities that help keep minds and bodies active.
Residents can bring their pets, and they enjoy chef-prepared seasonal meals which can be adjusted for special diets, with private dining options available for personal events. Help with housekeeping, laundry, linen service, transportation, appointments, and other concierge services come standard, so daily chores don't get in the way of enjoying life. People who live here are encouraged to explore, join activities, and build friendships, because the staff focuses on what matters most to each person, balancing care with freedom, and creating a supportive, social setting that feels much like home. The community offers a safe environment with a 24-hour supervision and call system, advanced healthcare support for those who need it, and a mix of amenities and robust programs aimed at helping residents enjoy comfort, dignity, respect, and choice as they face each day, whether they're settling in for the long run or needing a little extra help along the way.
