Assisted living / New York / Thornwood
Benchmark at Mount Pleasant
2 Zeiss Dr, Thornwood, NY 10594 · Westchester County · (914) 353-2990
Adult home · licensed for 114 residents · Licensed since 2025 · Operator: SHP VI Mt. Pleasant Operator Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 800-E-242 · See the state record
The record in brief
Benchmark at Mount Pleasant is an adult home, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 114 beds on its operating certificate, including 114 ALR, 114 EALR, 26 SNALR, 10 Respite.
The Department of Health reports that the operator received no citations from any inspection between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 11 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "The Operator of this facility received no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026."
Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 114 | November 2025 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 114 | November 2025 |
| Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR) | 26 | November 2025 |
| Respite beds | 10 | July 2026 |
Benchmark at Mount Pleasant is certified for memory care in New York's terms. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Benchmark at Mount Pleasant's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)Adult Home/Assisted Living Residence/Enhanced Assisted Living, Suites starting rent at $7,150 (private) Special Needs ALR, Suites starting rent at $8,215 (private)
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: https://www.benchmarkseniorliving.com/senior-living/ny/thornwood/benchmark-at-mo
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: SHP VI Mt. Pleasant Operator Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Benchmark at Mount Pleasant licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 800-E-242, adult home, since November 20, 2025 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Benchmark at Mount Pleasant care for?
- Its licence is for 114 residents.
- Has Benchmark at Mount Pleasant had violations?
- The New York State Department of Health reports no citations from any inspection from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
- How much does Benchmark at Mount Pleasant cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent: Adult Home/Assisted Living Residence/Enhanced Assisted Living, Suites starting rent at $7,150 (private) Special Needs ALR, Suites starting rent at $8,215 (private) Care level charges are extra.
- Does Benchmark at Mount Pleasant offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate includes 26 special needs assisted living (SNALR) beds, the New York certifications for dementia care.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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