Sturges Ridge of Fairfield Receives TownVibe Readers Choice Award

It’s been just over three months since Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, a Benchmark assisted living and memory care community, opened its doors. And already, the Fairfield, Conn., community is receiving accolades.

Benchmark, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that Sturges Ridge has received a 2019 TownVibe/Fairfield Magazine Readers Choice Award following its survey of over 1,000 local residents.

“Our founder and CEO, Tom Grape, grew up in Fairfield, and it was an important part of his life growing up. So, being a valued resource for families here is something we take to heart,” says Terry Hornikel, executive director of Sturges Ridge. “Acknowledgement by TownVibe readers that they see and appreciate what we are doing to keep Fairfield strong and generations together couldn’t make us happier. It’s a very good day!”

In September, Sturges Ridge brought assisted living to the town of Fairfield for the first time with the unique mission of providing the experiences that will keep seniors, their families and associates connected to what matters most in their lives. Located between The Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital and Fairfield Ludlowe High School, it offers 85,000 square feet of state-of-the-art assisted living apartments, memory care suites and spacious common areas, including underground parking, a rooftop patio and apartments featuring "luxury box" views of Fairfield Ludlowe High School football games.

As an extension of its commitment to elevating human connection, to date, the community has provided volunteers, supplies and funds in partnership with several local organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut, Fairfield American Little League, the Bigelow Senior Center, Al's Angels and Operation Hope.

All Readers Choice Award winners will be announced in the 2019 Fairfield Town Guide, which will be available on Jan. 15.