Bridges® by Epoch at Lexington Wellness Director Wins Award from Massachusetts Assisted Living Association

Mansfield, MA (July 2025) – On July 22, the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) honored Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington Wellness Director Sherlyer “Shea” Sermot at its annual Excellence Awards Dinner.

Sermot was among the top senior living employees recognized by the association for outstanding work serving assisted living residents in Massachusetts. Each year, Mass-ALA recognizes the best of the best in the assisted living industry at Mass-ALA's prestigious Excellence Awards dinner. This year, the dinner was held at the EnVision Hotel and Conference Center in Mansfield, MA.

In addition to Sermot, 19 EPOCH Senior Living employees and one resident were nominated for Mass -ALA awards in various categories, ranging from Wellness and Dining to Employee Leadership,Maintenance and Resident Spirit.

“It says a lot about the quality of care we provide our residents that so many of our employees were nominated for this prestigious award,’’ said EPOCH Chairperson Laurie Gerber. “I congratulate Shea and all our dedicated employees on this important recognition.’’

As winner of the Wellness Award, Sermot was recognized for the compassion and care she has shown residents and their families. In her nomination, EPOCH spoke about how Sermot went above and beyond helping a resident who returned from the hospital under hospice care and how she worked closely with both the family and the team to ensure that the resident's final days were filled with comfort, dignity, and connection.

“We are so fortunate to have someone like Shea here at Bridges,’’ said Executive Director Luidja Jean Louis, RN. “We consistently receive e-mails and letters from families praising Shea’s dedication to her job and expressing their gratitude for the difference she has made in the lives of our residents. She is a great role model for our team.’’

In addition to Shea, the following EPOCH team members and a resident were nominated for their dedication to our communities in their respective areas:

CARE/WELLNESS SERVICES

• Anastasia Kabuya, Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
• Chaniell Tylerbest, Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
• Randi Cook, Bridges by EPOCH at Pembroke
• Sherlyer “Shea” Sermot, Bridges by EPOCH at Lexington

DINING SERVICES

• Yamilet Castilo, Bridges by EPOCH at Andover
• Yeison Catano (Julian), Waterstone of Lexington, EPOCH Senior Living

EMPLOYEE LEADERSHIP

• Larissa de Fonseca, Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
• Rosemary Ombewa, Bridges by EPOCH at Andover
• Tiffani Duff, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

• Dan Bilotta, Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood
• Gary Doucette, Bridges by EPOCH at Sudbury
• Daniel Emerson, Bridges by EPOCH at Westford
• Scott Mackinnon, Bridges by EPOCH at Pembroke
• Tim West, Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
• Sonny Galang, Waterstone at Wellesley, EPOCH Senior Living

LIFE ENRICHMENT

• Pat Laferriere, Bridges by EPOCH at Mashpee
• Sharon Rose, Bridges by EPOCH at Lexington

PROGRAM AND INNOVATION

• Tammy Goodhue, Bridges by EPOCH at Hingham
• Barbara Bergstrom, Waterstone at Wellesley, EPOCH Senior Living
• Katrina DiMarino, Waterstone of Lexington, EPOCH Senior Living

RESIDENT SPIRIT

• Barbara Bergstrom, Waterstone at Wellesley, EPOCH Senior Living

SALES AND MARKETING

• Katrina DiMarino, Waterstone of Lexington, EPOCH Senior Living

About EPOCH Senior Living

Waltham-based EPOCH Senior Living has been a leader in New England senior living since 1997. Known for delivering outstanding experiences and purpose-built properties, the organization currently operates 11 Bridges® by EPOCH communities and five Waterstone Senior Living communities throughout the Northeast. EPOCH is committed to providing premier residences, high-touch services and wellness opportunities that enable seniors to enjoy comfortable, healthy and dignified lifestyles in gracious settings. Bridges® by EPOCH is New England's largest stand-alone memory care assisted living provider.’