Hanover, MA – Benchmark Senior Living announced it recently opened the first assisted living community in Hanover. Benchmark at Hanover, a 97-apartment community, is Benchmark Senior Living’s 64th assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community in the Northeast.
“Benchmark is thrilled to provide our high-quality care and services, as well as extend our purpose of transforming lives through human connection, to more South Shore families,” said Tom Grape, founder, chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living. “Benchmark at Hanover is in a convenient location to a number of South Shore towns, as well as a growing retail and restaurant destinations.”
Benchmark at Hanover is located at 1143 Washington Street (Route 53) and houses 91,000sf of space, including assisted living and memory care apartments offering 24/7 personalized, needs-based care and spacious common areas. Among its many amenities are garden-to-table, restaurant-style dining leveraging ingredients from indoor, resident-tended micro-farms; an art studio and gallery; a spacious outdoor patio with fireplace and a Bocce court.
The secure living environment for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia features Benchmark’s Mind & Memory Care program. In addition, special design details like therapeutic circadian rhythm lighting, water features and gardens, are designed to help those with memory impairment prosper. The contemporary architecture and spaces were created according to WELL certification standards to help optimize residents’ nutrition, fitness, mood and overall wellness.
The leadership team includes Fatima Feliciano, executive director; Katie Tarantino, director of community relations; and Kristina Farrar, director of business administration. The design for Benchmark at Hanover was conceived by Udelsman Associates in Hollis, N.H. The construction was handled by local general contractor Callahan Construction in Bridgewater. The modern interior design was created by StudioSix5.
