WALTHAM, Mass.—Benchmark, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that New Pond Village, a Benchmark continuing care retirement community in Walpole, Mass., has been honored for their outstanding service with a Caring Stars of 2020 award as voted by residents, their family members and others in the greater Walpole area. The community is the only one in Norfolk County to earn this recognition and is amongst just five in all of Massachusetts and 149 in the nation.
“To have our team recognized for the service we provide to our residents and to have them choose us for this award is one of the highest honors we can ever hope to achieve,” says Adam Manchester, campus executive director of New Pond Village. “Every day our associates are called to care for our residents. The team works hard to provide personalized living experiences and compassionate care that maximizes our resident’s health, wellness and quality of life. We are extremely excited to have our commitment to elevating human connection recognized by those who matter to us most. Thank you all for your recognition and praise!”
New Pond Village earned the Caring Stars of 2020 award having received an average 5-star rating, the highest possible score, within a specific time frame, a high volume of positive reviews as determined by a reviews-integrity audit and having met other quality-assurance measures and criteria set by Caring.com. The Caring Stars annual list has become the go-to guide of the best senior living communities nationwide, becoming particularly helpful after families gather for the holidays and discover increased or urgent care needs for their senior loved ones.
New Pond Village was hailed for their friendly staff, high-quality care and flexibility in helping its resident’s age in place while maximizing their independence. Concierge living amenities, such as their excellent, restaurant-quality food and robust lifelong learning program were also recognized.
Located in Walpole, Mass., less than seven miles from Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, New Pond Village is set on 19.4 acres located on scenic Willett Pond. On one campus, the community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehabilitation for seniors who want the peace-of-mind of knowing the care they need is at their fingertips no matter what the future may bring. The communities Life Care Advantage program provides a predictable monthly rate for life without having to worry about rising healthcare costs.
Last year, New Pond Village underwent an $8 million renovation, creating a luxurious new dining room, spacious common areas, modern, one and two-bedroom apartments and opened a Mind & Memory neighborhood, the first in Walpole, for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It was also named a Best Retirement Living Residence through the Wicked Local Reader’s Choice Awards.
For more information, visit NewPondVillage.com.
About Benchmark
Benchmark is a leading provider of senior living communities in the Northeast with nearly 6,500 associates and 61 communities. Founded in 1997 by Tom Grape, Benchmark offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care retirement communities in eight states. The company was named to FORTUNE magazine’s Best Workplaces for Aging Services list in both the first year it was published, 2018, and in 2019, ranking number five among senior living companies with 50 or more communities. The company has been named to The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work list every year of the 12 years it has been published. It also has been consistently recognized as a top workplace by Boston Business Journal, Hartford Courant and Hartford Business Journal and as one of the healthiest employers by the Boston Business Journal, Providence Business News and Hartford Business Journal. Visit benchmarkseniorliving.com for more information.
