New Pond Village Named to U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living List
April 22, 2026
WALPOLE, Mass. — New Pond Village, a Benchmark Senior Living continuing care retirement community in Walpole, Mass., has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living list.
The community received “Best” honors in independent living and memory care for the third time, according to Benchmark.
The U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living ratings are based on survey data from residents and family members at senior living communities across the country.
“These honors demonstrate our team’s dedication to excellence and compassion. I could not be prouder of our community, and the way our residents and associates connect with each other for a friendly and welcoming experience,” said Adam Manchester, senior campus executive director of New Pond Village. “We are dedicated to transforming lives through connection, now and for years to come.”
New Pond Village was recognized for activities and enrichment, and caregiving. The community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care.
The community also has been featured on Boston Magazine’s Top Senior Living & Care list for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
New Pond Village is part of Benchmark Senior Living. In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living ratings, 41 Benchmark communities received a total of 60 awards, according to the company.
