Benchmark Mount Pleasant
Project Information
Location: Thornwood, NY
Client: Shelbourne Healthcare Development Group
Architect: PRDG
Product Type: Assisted Living & Memory Care
Units: 74 Assisted Living and 26 Memory Care
Benchmark at Mount Pleasant in Thornwood, NY is designed to offer a warm, dignified, and connecting environment for seniors — one that balances comfort, decorum, and a strong sense of home with thoughtful care and modern amenities. The architecture and interior design prioritize accessibility, natural light, and a respectful scale. Upon entering, residents and visitors are greeted by gathering spaces that are gracious, lounge-like yet practical, where high ceilings, well curated materials, soft lighting, and view corridors reinforce calm and openness. Common areas (dining room, café, sunrooms) employ large windows to bring in daylight and wooded views, helping blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors.
Residences at Benchmark at Mount Pleasant are crafted with privacy and functionality in mind. Units range from studio to two-bedroom layouts, each with its own private bathroom and kitchenette, so daily life can be as independent as possible. Finishes are selected for both elegance and durability: flooring that balances warmth underfoot with easy maintenance, color schemes that are gentle and soothing, and fixtures that combine modern aesthetics with senior-friendly ergonomics. Memory care areas have additional design features — private, secure courtyard access, sunroom space, and a hair salon — which not only support safety and specialized care needs, but also enable resident choice and dignity in daily routines.
Throughout the design, there is a strong orientation toward community, engagement, and lifestyle. Outdoor patios, walking paths through landscaped wooded settings, raised garden beds, and shared courtyards offer spaces for socializing or quiet reflection. Inside, amenities like a library, movie theater, card room, recreation room, private dining rooms, and fitness center foster interaction, stimulation, and variety. Dining is creative and seasonal, with indoor/outdoor options and special accommodations — all designed to nurture not just the body, but relationships and purpose.