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Leasing Gallery at 1 Derby Street Independent, Assisted & Memory Care Living 5/24/19 9:43 AM 16 Opening in Spring 2020, LCB Senior Living LLC's The Residence at Penniman Hill in Hingham is a luxury, senior community of 92 independent, assisted and memory care living apartments. These elegant month-to-month rentals feature private studio, one and two-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette and bath, as well as stunning common living and dining rooms, a library, a media room and many more amenities. Their "anytime dining" is a superior culinary experience in true restaurant style. The Residence at Penniman Hill will offer the highest quality resources, including 24-hour staffing and Reflections Memory Care, primary care physician, dental, optical and audiology services. Jean Norte's extensive experience in assisted living and memory care made her the perfect choice as Executive Director of the Residence at Penniman Hill. She is passionate about LCB's superior communities that create exquisite home-like environments, while also providing security and dignity for their residents as their physical, emotional and cognitive needs change. Her personal ties to Hingham make this endeavor even more special: "I grew up in Hingham and I have so many memories of visiting Penniman Hill Farm with my dad to get flowers, pumpkins, Christmas trees and, of course, their famous corn," Norte says. "LCB Senior Living and our Penniman Hill team value that this project is at a location that has a long-standing place in people's hearts." As a teen, Norte worked at Talbot's, Brigham's and Twin City Cleaners. Her high school sweetheart lived just around the corner in her Hingham neighborhood and they have now been married for 23 years. "I'm so glad to see that this exceptional community is being built in such a supportive, family-oriented town." One of LCB's greatest strengths is that they hire people who are not only highly skilled, but who also genuinely care about our senior community, and Norte definitely fits the bill. "Part of our success is because of Jean Norte's reputation," says her co-worker Jenifer Hoffman, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Residence at Penniman Hill. "When people learned that she was directing this project, the phone was ringing off the hook with high-quality people wanting to join in this venture and work for her again." Hoffman also has strong ties to the South Shore. A Cohasset resident, she has spent over a decade working in memory care in Hingham. She is an invaluable resource who helps families find the best care for loved ones who have received an Alzheimer's or other dementia diagnosis, or who are simply ready to move out of their homes and onto a new lifestyle. She is dedicated to building relationships and connecting with seniors and their families. "She is extremely talented as a family advocate," Norte says of Hoffman. "She is compassionate, caring and knowledgeable." Choosing a residence for yourself or a loved one is a big step, and Hoffman makes the process easier. When you call to inquire or visit the leasing gallery at One Derby Street in Hingham, she takes the time to learn about a person's background and individual needs so that she can help them find the most fitting options. 60% of the elegant apartments at The Residence at Penniman Hill have already been reserved. Says Hoffman, "There is such a need for a place like this, and we are so glad to be able to provide it." Norte and Hoffman can't say enough about the exceptional amenities and quality care at the Residence at Penniman Hill. "We are establishing a premier residential community that reflects Hingham's historic focus on family life," says Norte. Its luxury features include anytime-dining from 7am to 7pm in a restaurant setting, with delicious food prepared by 4 and 5 star chefs. The robust engagement program includes museum by Erica Ford, photography by Heather Prohaska Luxury Senior Living With Local Roots THE RESIDENCE AT PENNIMAN HILL