Ranked No. 20 Nationally, Benchmark Recognized for Its People-First Culture & Commitment to Associates
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Benchmark Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living in the Northeast, today announced it has been named to Fortune's 2026 Best Large Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing & Care™ list, ranking No. 20 nationally among the country's largest senior housing and care providers.
The recognition underscores Benchmark's longstanding commitment to creating a workplace where associates feel valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Benchmark residents and their families.
The annual ranking, developed by Fortune in partnership with global workplace culture authority Great Place To Work®, recognizes organizations that foster exceptional workplace experiences. Rankings are based on confidential employee feedback measuring trust in leadership, workplace relationships, fairness and overall employee experience.
"For nearly 30 years, our associates have been the heart of Benchmark and the reason we've been able to transform so many lives through human connection," said Tom Grape, founder, chairman and CEO of Benchmark Senior Living. "This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experiences of the people who bring our purpose to life every day. When associates feel respected, appreciated and supported, they create the genuine relationships and exceptional experiences that set Benchmark apart. We couldn't be prouder of our teams."
The Fortune recognition follows Benchmark's ninth consecutive certification as a Great Place To Work®, further reinforcing its position as an employer of choice in the senior living industry.
Since its founding in 1997, Benchmark has built its reputation on the belief that meaningful relationships are fundamental to both exceptional resident care and a thriving workplace. Across its 70 communities throughout the Northeast, Benchmark associates are united by a shared purpose: Transforming Lives Through Human Connection.
That commitment extends beyond residents to the associates who support them. Guided by its core values—Called to Care, Be the Benchmark and Better Together—Benchmark strives to foster a collaborative culture where team members are encouraged to grow professionally, support one another and find fulfillment in their work.
Benchmark's people-first philosophy is also reflected in its commitment to supporting associates through life's challenges. Established in 2007, the company's One Company Fund provides financial assistance to associates experiencing unexpected hardships. Since its inception, the fund has distributed more than $6 million to more than 5,500 recipients, demonstrating the company's belief that caring for others begins with caring for one another.
"Our associates do so much more than provide care and services," said Grape. "They build friendships, create a sense of belonging and bring purpose and joy to everyday life. This honor belongs to every Benchmark associate whose compassion, dedication and teamwork make our communities extraordinary places to live and work."
The national recognition adds to Benchmark's growing list of workplace and industry honors, including 60 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living awards in 2026 and 18 consecutive years of recognition as one of The Boston Globe's Top Places to Work.
About Benchmark Senior Living
Benchmark is New England's largest senior living provider with 70 independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care communities and more than 7,200 dedicated associates providing compassionate care and outstanding experiences throughout the Northeast. The Waltham, Mass.-based company was founded in 1997 by Tom Grape with the purpose of transforming lives through human connection. Since then, Benchmark has continued to set the industry standard, having won more than 300 local, regional and national awards for its care, programs and as a top workplace. Benchmark has been named one of the Top Places to Work for 18 straight years in The Boston Globe's annual employee-based survey and received repeated recognition in FORTUNE's Best Workplaces for Aging Services list. In 2026, Benchmark communities received 60 U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living excellence awards based on resident and family feedback. For more information, visit benchmarkseniorliving.com.
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Carol Arnold, Benchmark Senior Living, 1 6035020469, [email protected], http://www.benchmarkseniorliving.com
SOURCE Benchmark Senior Living
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