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Working at Benchmark Senior Living

Benchmark Senior Living

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May 2026 - May 2027


Employees say this is a great place work

Overview

About the Company
Benchmark Senior Living is New England’s largest senior living provider, with 70 communities and 7,500+ associates delivering exceptional care. Our culture is built on human connection, inclusion, and growth - reflected in a workforce that is 70%+ female and 75% female department heads. With 6+ year average Executive Director tenure, and 50% of department head roles filled internally, our results reflect deep engagement. Through our Inclusion Advisory Council and Benchmark One Company Fund, we invest in our people so they can deliver their best every day.

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Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts, US


Year Founded
1997


Number of Locations
70 Locations
10 States


Majority Type of Care
Senior Housing & Care



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Company Culture

The Employee Experience
The employee experience below at Benchmark Senior Living, compared to an overall Great Place to Work statement for a typical US-based company.


81% of employees at Benchmark Senior Living say it is a great place to work
compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company.

Benchmark: Typical US-based Company


88%

When you join the company, you are made to feel welcome.

88%

I feel I make a difference here.


86%

This is a physically safe place to work.

86%

My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job."


85%

I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.

What Employees are Saying

See what employees say about what makes Benchmark Senior Living a great workplace. These words are drawn from employee comments on the Trust Index™ survey.


Employee Demographics

The Employee Demographics & Tenure
The tenure breakdown at Benchmark Senior Living.

Hiring

Why Work Here?
Associates can build a meaningful career rooted in connection and growth. There are countless examples of associates that have advanced from entry level roles into senior leadership - and more than 350 people with 15+ years at the company.


Mission

Mission

Our purpose is to transform lives through human connection by empowering our associates and creating communities where people feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. We just spent an entire 3 day conference (with 155 leaders) about purpose

Benefits

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Same-day pay
  • Emergency transportation assistance

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Life at Benchmark Senior Living

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