Benchmark Senior Living has announced the completion of Phase I of construction for Sturges Ridge of Fairfield. The three-level, 85,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care community in Fairfield, Conn., is expected to be for completed in September 2018.

When completed, the senior living community will have 88 total units including a mix of 68 studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with access to assisted services, and 20 apartments designed for residents seeking 24/7 access to memory and cognitive stimulation services.

Key construction milestones of Phase I include the completion of the foundation and steel framing, as well as the installation of utility connections from the access road. Additional property features will include underground parking and a rooftop patio.

In October 2017, Sturges Ridge of Fairfield will open an information center.