It’s National Nurses Week, and we're proud to celebrate the incredible nurses and nursing teams across our Benchmark communities! You are the foundation of care for our residents each and every day, and what truly sets you apart is the way you go beyond clinical care to build meaningful relationships. You bring comfort, trust, and a sense of purpose to every interaction, helping residents and families feel truly supported. Thank you for all that you do. If you're looking for a nursing role rooted in purpose and connection, where you can grow while making a meaningful impact, explore a career with Benchmark. Visit careers.benchmarkseniorliving.com.
Congratulations to Odeza Glavin, Medication Technician at Benchmark at Forge Hill’s and Forge Hill’s April Monthly Service Champion! Odeza is an excellent Med. Tech. and has a strong commitment to resident-centered care. She brings warmth and connection to her work each day, turning routine care into meaningful, positive experiences for residents. A well-deserved recognition - congratulations, Odeza!
This Administrative Professionals Day, we're shining a spotlight on the Administrative teams at Benchmark and all they do! From our Receptionists and Directors of Business Administration to our Corporate Admin team -- your work keeps communities running smoothly each and every day. Whether you're welcoming visitors, supporting residents and families, coordinating behind the scenes, or helping solve problems big and small, your impact is felt everywhere. Because of you, Benchmark is able to carry out its purpose of transforming lives through human connection. Thank you for all that you do.
It's National Volunteer Week, and Benchmark extends a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate individuals who give their time, energy, and kindness to our communities. Your impact is immeasurable and we thank you for all that you do!
We're pleased to announce the promotion of Kayla Mammola to Area Director of Programming! Kayla joined Benchmark at Hanover upon the community's opening in 2022 and has built an incredible programming department from the ground up. A natural leader, Kayla quickly became a key member of the community and a familiar, comforting presence for residents, families and associates alike. In addition to her role in Hanover, Kayla has participated in Benchmark’s Coaching Mentor Program where she’s helped onboard and guide new Programming Directors. In her new role, Kayla will oversee programming for Benchmark's northern region communities, continuing to lead with empathy and a true passion for developing meaningful, purpose driven programming that raises the bar for engagement and quality of life. Kayla, thank you again for all you do and congratulations on your well-deserved promotion. It's individuals like you who make Benchmark a truly special place for our residents, and we couldn't be more proud to support you as you step into this new role. Here's to many more great moments ahead!
Last week, Benchmark’s Directors of Community Relations joined regional leadership and Senior Vice President Pam Filby at Benchmark's Annual Sales Conference in Westbrook, Connecticut. The conference kicked off with an energizing evening of heartfelt connection, great food and drink, and a special awards ceremony where team members were recognized for the impact they make in the lives of residents and families. That energy carried into a full day of sessions, conversations, and collaboration - setting the tone and priorities shaping the 2026 sales initiatives. Teams didn’t just sit and listen, they contributed. Through breakout discussions and open dialogue, our community teams shared ideas, challenged thinking, and helped shape what comes next. Because at Benchmark, growth is built together. If you’re looking for a place where your work - and your voice - matters, we’re hiring. Check out our careers site to see if there's a role that's a fit for you! careers.benchmarkseniorliving.com
We’re proud to share that 16 of our Massachusetts communities have been named a 2026 Boston Magazine “Top Senior Living & Care” community, recognizing excellence in resident care, engagement, and overall experience. This distinction is based on a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation that includes state and federal data and consumer reviews, making it a meaningful and credible recognition within the senior living industry. Thank you to our incredible associates, residents, and families who make our community so special.
Today we’re honored to spotlight Jenniffer Gordon, Lead Aide at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield and the 2025 winner of Benchmark’s Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving, named at last month's Annual Awards Gala! Since joining Sturges Ridge when it opened in 2018, Jenniffer has been a steady, trusted presence - someone families come to know not just as a caregiver, but as part of their extended family. She cares for every resident with deep compassion, bringing warmth, attentiveness, and quiet strength to even the most difficult moments. Jenniffer leads with compassion in all that she does, creating a sense of dignity, comfort and reassurance for residents and their families each and every day. As her nomination letter shared, even in the face of personal loss Jenniffer continued to show up with grace and unwavering dedication - gently supporting residents through every stage of care with both skill and heart. Jenniffer is the kind of person you’d want caring for your own family, and the kind of teammate who makes everyone around her better. Thank you, Jenniffer, for your immeasurable contributions to the lives of residents, families and associates at Sturges Ridge. You are a shining example of Benchmark’s core values and a true embodiment of our purpose to transform lives through human connection.
On National Certified Nurses Day, we celebrate the nurses at Benchmark whose knowledge, dedication, and compassion elevate the care experience for our residents. Your commitment to excellence makes a difference in our communities.
On March 5, Benchmark held its Annual Awards Gala, an evening dedicated to honoring the incredible impact of Benchmark associates who bring passion, purpose, and connection to our communities every day. This special night was complete with delicious food and drink, plenty of mingling, and heartfelt remarks from CEO Tom Grape as individual associates and entire communities were honored for their contributions in 2025. From the Resident & Family Connection Award to recognizing the outstanding Service Champions in each community, Benchmark is proud to celebrate those who consistently go above and beyond. A big congratulations to Jenniffer Gordon, Lead Aide at Sturges Ridge of Fairfield, for earning the distinguished 2025 Called to Care Award for Compassionate Caregiving, and to all the amazing associates honored for making a difference in the lives of our residents and families. Your unwavering compassion and commitment to excellence are what make Benchmark a truly special place.
