Over 25 Years

Setting The Standard In Massachusetts

In business, a benchmark measures business performance against other companies considered the best in their industry.

When Tom Grape founded Benchmark Senior Living in 1997 in Wellesley, Mass., that’s exactly what he intended to do — set the standard or Be the Benchmark by which all other senior living providers should be measured. Despite the company’s significant growth, it remains committed to Grape’s original vision to set the industry standard.

And his pursuit for excellence in senior living has never been limited to Benchmark. Grape works tirelessly to ensure that regulatory standards and government guidance are in place for the benefit of all seniors and assisted living in Massachusetts. In 1993, he worked with the then Secretary of Health and Human Services and now Governor, Charlie Baker, to help to write the legislation for assisted living in Massachusetts. This was followed by the co-founding of several industry associations, including the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) and Argentum, the national assisted living association.

Supporting Our Team

Benchmark was one of the first assisted living companies to establish programs and educational advancement opportunities for our associates so they could grow professionally and find career pathways within the company. It is proud of its Benchmark University, which provides personal and professional classes and training to all associates.

Benchmark is also committed to associates’ physical and emotional wellness and creating an inclusive work environment where everyone’s voice is heard.

For many of these reasons, Benchmark has become an employer of choice throughout the Northeast and is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute to have earned a place on FORTUNE’s 50 Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Additionally, the company has received the Boston Globe Top Places to Work honor for all 14 years the awards have been given.

As is often said, with wisdom comes great responsibility. We are proud to have over 25 years of knowledge and local experience caring for seniors, and it’s a responsibility that both the leadership of Benchmark and our Benchmark at Hanover associates take seriously. We look forward to serving you and your family for many years to come!