SENIOR LIVING FACILITY PREPARED FOR FALL OPENING

Benchmark at Mount Pleasant, an assisted living with memory care community, coming this fall to Westchester County, has appointed Sara Humphreys of Bronxville as executive director to oversee operations for the facility
In 2019, Humphreys was inspired to embark on a “second act” and found a true passion in senior living after seeing the positive impact it had on both of her grandmothers. Working for some of the country’s largest senior living providers, she quickly grew in her career, eventually becoming a regional director of operations overseeing 11 senior living communities in six states. Humphreys previous experience was in sales, marketing, training and public speaking.
“My grandmother actually lived at one of our Benchmark sister communities, Edgehill in Stamford, and it made such a profound impact on her life and mine,” said Humphreys. In her free time, Humphreys is also an author, having published 20 fiction novels.
Located near Thornwood’s Columbus Elementary School and EF Academy, Benchmark at Mount Pleasant will feature 100 apartments in various floor plans, including 26 for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia for memory care assisted living. Personalized, needs-based care will be available for those who need it with enhanced capabilities available for immediate or future health-care needs.
“Sara has deep connections to Westchester County and is incredibly passionate about helping seniors age well in the area they love,” said Seba Samuel-John, Ph.D., regional director of operations for Benchmark Senior Living. “There is no one more suited to lead Benchmark’s local expansion into Westchester County….”
Benchmark is New England’s largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care and continuing care communities and over 6,700 associates providing care throughout the Northeast. In 2024, Benchmark communities received 62 U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living excellence awards based on resident and family feedback.