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NOV 14 2003

Benchmark expands in Brighton

Wellesley Hills based Benchmark Assisted Living is expanding in its home market as the company assumes operation of four additional properties in the Boston area. Communities in Newton, Brighton and North Andover formerly operated by Genesis ElderCare are new members of the Benchmark family. Benchmark now manages 35 communities, 19 of which are in its home state of Massachusetts.

"We are very pleased to be operating these premier assets in Benchmark's own backyard," says Benchmark chairman and CEO Thomas H. Grape, who previously developed and operated the four properties under ADS Senior Housing, a firm founded by Grape. "We're looking forward to welcoming the associates working at the properties to the Benchmark team and our philosophy of total dedication to quality, personalized service."

Three of the four communities will receive new names. All will be refocused to the standard of care and service Benchmark is known for. Cabot Park Village at 280 Newtonville Ave. in Newton will remain Cabot Park Village. The Heritage at Vernon Court at 430 Centre St. in Newton will become Evans Park at Newton Corner. Heritage at Cleveland Circle at 50 Sutherland Road in Brighton will become Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle. The former Heritage at North Andover at 700 Chickering Road in North Andover will be renamed Ashland Farm at North Andover.

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle, which features a kosher lifestyle, will offer 90 assisted living units. Each community will be refurbished, Grape said.

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