New Pond Village Receives Dual Recognition by U.S. News & World Report

Walpole, MA. – New Pond Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Walpole, Massachusetts, has been named one of the best senior living communities in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The community was awarded for excellence in independent living and memory care in the magazine’s 2025 Best Senior Living issue.

As a top senior living community, New Pond Village demonstrates excellence in staff and management, activities and enrichment, safety, value and more. Residents and family members who participated in the survey said, “I love living here. From day one, I found management, staff and residents to be friendly, approachable and genuine, thus making it very safe and comfortable for me.” Another commented, “The best thing I ever did was sell my house and move here ten years ago. People are friendly. I feel very much at home here and have made many friends.”

New Pond Village prides itself on an innovative and compassionate memory care neighborhood, where family members have confidence that their loved one is getting the most attentive care with engaging, evidence-based programming. “They go above and beyond to make my mom, and her family, feel welcome [and] listen to our concerns. They are a remarkable team,” said one relative.

“We are proud to once again be recognized as a top senior living community by U.S. News & World Report,” said Executive Director Adam Manchester. “Our associates are passionate about the environment we create for our residents and their families. These awards are a testament to their dedication.”

Located just 25 miles from vibrant downtown Boston, New Pond Village offers a refined, yet comfortable, maintenance-free lifestyle for retirees. Residents have the opportunity to participate in a variety of engaging activities and programs to fit any lifestyle. As a CCRC, New Pond Village provides a full continuum of care for those who need it, when they need it, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

The 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living issue includes survey data taken from senior living communities throughout the country. New Pond Village residents and their family members participated in the survey.

New Pond Village, a Benchmark Senior Living CCRC, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in senior living for three consecutive years. Forty-eight Benchmark communities throughout the Northeast earned 66 awards this year.

For more information about the U.S. News Best Senior Living program or to review New Pond Village’s profile, click here.