Benchmark is excited to share the well-deserved promotion of Amanda O’Rourke to Business Administration Specialist! Amanda’s journey at Benchmark began six years ago as a Director of Business Administration (DBA), and with over 10 years of experience in healthcare, she’s a true asset to the team. In her new role, Amanda will be instrumental in onboarding new DBAs and providing ongoing support to those in the role. Her passion for helping and developing others shines through in everything she does. Amanda has been a true embodiment of our core values, consistently inspiring those around her with her dedication, kindness, and commitment to excellence.
This week, we’re honoring the dedicated Program Directors at Benchmark, whose passion and creativity for programming brings countless meaningful moments to our communities. Thank you for enhancing our residents' lives and making every day special.
2025 is off and running and the Learning and Development team has launched its annual schedule of learning opportunities! Benchmark care partners can upskill by taking a Lead Aide Certification class, leaders can expand their perspectives in the EmpowHER Book Club, and new managers can network and engage with other leaders while developing new skills in our signature Managing@Benchmark Foundations course. These are just some of the ways that change helps associates grow and supports their development at Benchmark.
Discover a rewarding career in nursing at Benchmark Senior Living. Learn what sets us apart from other nursing opportunities. Hear directly from our associates in this inspiring new Employer Brand video! Explore our open positions at careers.benchmarkseniorliving.com
We've launched a new and improved benefits package to better meet the needs of our associates! An enhanced tuition reimbursement program, a robust 401(K) offering, an added floating holiday and increased bereavement time are just some of the changes we’ve made to take better care of our exceptionally dedicated associates.
We’re thrilled to welcome Tyler Hamel as Benchmark’s new Regional Director of Dining! With over 12 years of dining services experience, Tyler brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Culinary at Elegance Living, where he oversaw dining operations for 12 communities across the country. He has also held leadership roles in healthcare culinary services with Aramark and Brookdale Senior Living. Beyond his professional achievements, Tyler is passionate about exploring innovative culinary trends and mentoring the next generation of dining professionals. Please join us in welcoming Tyler to the Benchmark team!
To the dedicated associates that make Benchmark a great place to live and a great place to work – Happy Holidays! A message from our CEO and Founder Tom Grape: “I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for making 2024 such a great year, for Benchmark, for each other, and of course for our residents and families. The skill, warmth and compassion each of you provide to our families is really just magical. It’s truly a gift.” Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. We hope your holiday season is wonderful!
Benchmark is excited to welcome Corinne LaPointe as Executive Director of The Atrium at Faxon Woods. Corinne has over 12 years of experience working in long-term care and geriatric and dementia specialized skilled nursing. She is passionate about serving the older adult population, and in her own words, is "excited to be a part of a company that values their employees, residents and families" Please join us in welcoming Corinne - we know she will bring extraordinary contributions to the Benchmark team.
Meet Cathyann, a heartwarming Resident Care Associate who pours love and compassion into the time she spends with residents. Watch the video below to hear Cathyann talk about what it's like to be a Resident Care Associate at Benchmark and see if it's right for you!
We are excited to announce that a recent state survey found our community, Birches at Concord, fully compliant with all regulations! These unannounced annual surveys assess various procedures, operations, and processes, making a perfect score a remarkable accomplishment. We are incredibly proud of this milestone and grateful for the hard work and dedication of our amazing associates who made it happen. Great job, team!
