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CIVIL ACTION NO.
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PLAINTIFF
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KATHLEEN COWLES (F/K/A RECEIVED AI24124 te
KATHLEEN ADAMS),
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiff complains against the Defendant as follows:
1 Plaintiff, Benchmark Senior Living, LLC d/b/a The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
(“Benchmark”), is a Massachusetts limited liability corporation duly registered with the
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which has a usual place of business at
201 Jones Road Third Floor West, Waltham, MA 02451.
2. Defendant Kathleen Cowles (f/k/a Kathleen Adams) is a resident of Hillcrest
Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility with an address of 169 Valentine Road,
Pittsfield, MA 01201.
3 Defendant’s daughter, Sarah Cowles-Gentile, is acting on Defendant’s behalf
as her power of attorney.
4 This court has general personal jurisdiction over Defendant as Defendant is
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domiciled in Massachusetts. G.L. c. 223A, § 2.
5 Venue is proper as this is a transitory action brought in the county where one
of the parties lives or has its usual place of business. G.L. c. 223, § 1.
6 In July 2022, Defendant submitted an Application for Residency
(“Application”) to Benchmark to live at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in Agawam, MA. A
copy of said Application is appended hereto as Exhibit A.
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In said Application, Defendant listed her estimated home value as
$900,000.00.
8 At that time, the Defendant’s home was 161 Covell Road, Tolland, MA
01034,
1 On July 28; 2022, Ms. .Cowles-Gentile signed a Residency Agreement
(“Agreement”) between Benchmark and Defendant on behalf of Defendant. A copy of said
Agreement is appended hereto as Exhibit B.
9 A Fee Schedule was attached
‘to the Agreement which outlined the costs for
Defendant’s housing as well as food and supportive and personal care services (“residential
services”).
10. Defendant moved into Benchmark’s facility at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
(“Facility”) on July 29, 2022.
11. Defendant moved out of the Facility on or about March 7, 2024.
12. Defendant has a significant outstanding balance owed to Benchmark for
housing and residential services.
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COUNT I (Breach of Contract)
13. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the above paragraphs herein.
14. Defendant executed a valid contract with Plaintiff in the form of the
Residency Agreement.
15. Defendant breached that contract and thereby caused damages to the Plaintiff
by virtue of failing to pay the amounts due to Plaintiff under the Residency Agreement.
COUNT II antum Meruit
16. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the above paragraphs herein.
17. Plaintiff provided substantial housing and residential services to Defendant.
18. There was an agreement and understanding between Plaintiff and Defendant
Kathleen Cowles as well as her power of attorney, Sarah Cowles-Gentile, that Defendant
Kathleen Cowles would be responsible for the payment of the housing and residential
services provided by Plaintiff.
19. Plaintiff is entitled to the fair value of the housing and its residential services
provided to Defendant and the costs which accrued for her care.
COUNT II (Unjust Enrichment)
20. Plaintiff hereby incorporates the above paragraphs herein.
21. Defendant accepted and received a benefit from the housing and residential
services provided and costs incurred by Plaintiff for her care and lodging.
22. Defendant will be unjustly enriched if she is allowed to enjoy the benefits
conferred on her without paying for the housing and residential services provided by, and
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costs incurred by, Plaintiff.
23. Defendant has in fact been unjustly enriched by receiving the benefits of
Plaintiff's services for her housing and care without paying Plaintiff for the same as well
as the Plaintiff incurred to provide care and lodging to her.
24. Defendant is liable to Plaintiff for the benefits she received from Plaintiff
without paying compensation to Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter
judgment in its favor and against the Defendant for such sums as this Court shall determine,
including interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, as provided under the Agreement, the laws of the
Commonwealth, the rules of Court, and order any other relief this Court may deem
appropriate.
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Respectfully submitted,
BENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING, LLC
By its attorneys,
WADLEIGH, STARR & PETERS, P.L.L.C
Date: April 19, 2024 4s/ Craig Donais
Craig S. Donais, Esq., BBO# 634112
95 Market Street
Manchester, NH 03101
603-669-4140
cdonais@wadleighlaw.com
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The completion of the enclosed document is necessary to begin the process
for residency. It includes basic information about your current situation,
financial information and medical information. We realize that many of the
questions are of a personal nature, we will protect the confidentiality of your
responses. When you have completed the application, please return it to us.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to having you join our family.
BENCHMARK
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Financial/Insurance Information:
INCOME SOURCES:
The following worksheet is necessary to determine if your financial resources are adequate
to cover the monthly
Living costs at this Benchmark Community (this information is kept confidential)
Spouse's Income
Employment Income: $ per month $ per month
Social Security Income: $1,026.00 per month $ 1,389.00 per month
Employer Pension: $ per month g 4,941.29 per month
Interest & Dividend Income: $ per month $ per month
Annuity Income: $ per month $ per month
Life Insurance Benefits: $ per month $ per month
Support from Family: $ per month $ per month
Rental Income: $ per month $ per month
Other: $ per month $ per month
Total Monthly Income $ 1,026.00 $ 5,330.29
ls there any additional information we should be aware of when reviewing your financial
resources?
Assets: nn oe
Please list your assets, including Bank Accounts, Savings Accounts, Life Insurance (cash
value), Stocks & Bonds, Home, Real Estate and other major assets. Please attach additional
information, if necessary.
Resident Type/Description Institution $ Amount/Value
SAVINGS PEOPLE'S 69,000
Estimated Home Value 900K
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BENCHMARK
Benchmark Senior Living New Resident Contact Form
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Representatives and Emergency Contact Preferences
If there is someone designated to manage your affairs, please describe type of
power given (i.e., financial, durable, medical, springing, general, limited,
conservator, guardian) and list name, address, and phone number of person who
holds such power. Please furnish a complete copy of the authorizing document, as
well as any trust documents, which may pertain to these Powers.
Representative 1:
a Gentile
Name: hn ~ Geahl PRel lationship: daualater son-tn-law
Address: BO Hoven De.
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E-mail: Sarahscowles@ aol.com
Type of Power Given:
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(] Other (Guardian, Conservator, etc.)
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Name: Aaron Cowles oF Relationship: —son | deugake~in - law
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Insurance Information
Please list all of your medical insurance coverage, including supplemental and
long-term care:
United Healtheare Policy#_ FIS iol 449
Policy #
Policy #
Long-Term Care Insurance Company # Policy #
Health Information
Primary Care Physician’s Name: Saseph Maglio
Address: iS E. Granloy ed
City: Granby State: CT Zip: 0035
Phone: (@uD_)_ 53 - 724
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Pharmacy: CVS - Southwick. MA
Phone: (413 _)_ 5U9__ - YT
Dentist: Or. Steve Farley
Phone: (@00_)_ G88
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Other Health Care Providers seen by resident:
1) Physician’s Name:
Phone: ( ) -
Physician’s Specialty:
2) Physician’s Name:
Phone: ( ) -
Physician’s Specialty:
Other Information
Hospital Preference:
St. cancis - €d state _- renebld , MA
Religious Preference (optional):
House of Worship:
Clergy Name: Phone: ( )
Do you have a Funeral Home preference?
Carmon Funeral tome
Address: 304 Salen Brak St. Phone: (800_)_ 53 -_le37
Do you intend to maintain acar? Yes ®o")
If yes, Make, Model, Year and license plate #:
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Lease Recommendation
Report Information
Transaction No. 0064184310
Property
MS437 - The Atrium at Cardinal Drive - AGAWAM MA 01001
Performed by ALLISONBAKER:
Performed on Wednesday July. 27,2022. 411:01:08 EST
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+ This applicant has been screened through the MSSO Search. Sex Offender registrant information is derived from the same state hosted Sex Offender database
registries accessible through the department of justice ORU SJODIN website, Results associated with this, will reflect on CrimSAFE report.
* Prior to making leasing decisian, always check criminal results.
+ Scanned by AppALERT,
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wore pa Decision Message - Contact Duane Heron at Home Office for further investigation on the financial
Accep — 400 - 800 | wherewithal of this applicant and acceptance conditions.
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‘CRIMSAFE RECOMMENDATION
ACCEPT
Based upon your community CrimSAFE settings and the results of this search, no disqualifying
records were found.
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SAFERENT® SCORE REPORT
4:500M
REPORT INFORMATION
Transaction No: 0064184310 Performed By: ALLISONBAKER
Performed On: Wednesday July 27, 2022 / 11:00:52 EDT Property: MS437- The Atrium at Cardinal Drive
Request 1D: MSI6M3S3
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: KATHLEEN A COWLES. ‘SSN: sik
+k BB50,
Monthly Income: $1026 Dos: 06/26/1943
Phone: acoonseaco Email:
Current Address: 161 COVELL RD, TOLLAND MA 01034 Previous Address:
YOUR COMMUNITY'S DECISION
Applicant Decision: ACCEPT WITH CONDITIONS - 386
‘Contact Ouane Heron at Home Office for further investigation on the financial wherewithal of this applicant and
acceptance conditions,
YOUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY ESTABLISHES CRITERIA (DECISION POINTS) APPROPRIATE FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICANTS TO YOUR COMMUNITY.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE CRITERIA SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO YOUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
‘SCORE ATTRIBUTE
if improved, the following items could positively impact this applicant's score.
»* Credit
** Application Data
‘LEASE INFORMATION
Monthly Rent: $10350 Security Deposit: $0
Total Income: $1026 Lease Term: Month to Month
Bedrooms: STU Marketing Source:
Client Reference: Rent/Income:
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users from disctosing the contents of the repart directly to the consumer, however the FCRA under most instances does not require users to do so, It is recommended that
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CRIMSAFE REPORT
4:50PM
REPORT INFORMATION
Property ID: M5437 Phone: 413-821-9911
Property Name: The Atrium at Cardinal Orive Fax: 413-821-9912
Request Date: 07/27/2022, Request Type: ‘CrimSAFE
Request ID: MSI6M3S3 Permissible Purpose: Resident Screening
Process Date: 07/27/2022 08:00:52
APPLICANT INFORMATION,
Name: KATHLEEN A COWLES Suffix:
SSN: KKXK-BB50 Dos: 06/26/1943
Address: 161 COVELL RD
TOLLAND, MA 01034
TRANSACTION(s) USED
Request# Type State County
MSIGM3S3 MSSO- *
MSI6M3S4 MULTI-STATE PLUS a
CRIMSAFE RESULT
BASED UPON YOUR COMMUNITY CRIMSAFE SETTINGS AND THE RESULTS OF THIS SEARCH, NO DISQUALIFYING RECORDS WERE FOUND.
NOTE: THE ACCURATE INPUT OF NAME, SSN, DATE OF BIRTH AND ADDRESS IS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE THE RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION
RELATING TO THE APPLICANT. A public record has been found with elements matching the information presented by your applicant. However, it
is your sole responsibility to compare these elements and/or to obtain additional verification of the information provided. THOUGH THE
INFORMATION AS TO THE SUBJECT OF THE INVESTIGATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT IS ACCURATELY COPIED FROM PUBLIC RECORDS, THIS.
REPORT DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, TRUTHFULNESS OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION AS TO THE SUBJECT OF THE
INVESTIGATION, ANO {NFORMATION GENERATED AS A RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT, INCLUDING EVIDENCE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, MAY BE
INACCURATELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSUMER WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE REPORT. Remember, you must comply with your obligations
under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. your Service Agreement, and the other applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Kathleen Cowles
ADVERSE ACTION
Dear Kathleen Cowles, xxx-1%-8850
‘Thank you for your recent application ta: The
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At this time your application has been Approved C nally with
This adverse action has been taken in eccordance with the requirements of the federal Fuir Credit Reporting Act, 1S U.S.C. 1631m(a).
This decision was based on:
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{ 1 {aformation obtained from a source other than a consumer reporting agency, (You have the right to disclosure of the nature of this information, apon your
furnishing proper identification, if you make a written request to us within 60 days of receiving this letter.)
{ ] Other:
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‘one or more of the credit bureaus or consumer reporting agencies, may havc influenced our decision in whole or in part. These consumer-reporting agencies
and /or credit bureaus did not make the decision to take adverse action and are unable to provide specific reasons why adverse action was taken.
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BASED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A CONSUMER REPORT OR CREDIT REPORT, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A DISCLOSURE.
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RESIDENCY AGREEMENT
Q 1 YOUR APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
You have provided information on our application forms, a health history and
medical report, an emergency contact and other information in connection with.your
application. You. have given us the results of a health evaluation by a physician (or
another licensed practitioner, if permitted by law). You agree that all of the
information provided by you, or on your behalf, is true, complete and current as of
the date it was provided. You acknowledge that’ we are relying on this information
in entering into this Agreement.
Upon.our request, you agtée to provide the results of a PPD or chest x-ray performed:
within thirty (30) days of the date you begin to reside at the Community. You also
agree:that, if your health evaluation is dated more thai ninety. (90) days priot to'your
move-in date, you will provide:an updated health evaluation before moving in.
Upon our request, you agree that you will have your-health evaluation information
updated by a physician (or another licensed practitioner): annually, after you are
hospitalized or when we request updated information because.of a change in your
health of functional abilities.
You agree‘to-designate a local personal physician within thirty (30) days after move-
© in.and to provide us with his or hername, address and telephone number. By signing
this Agreément, you agree that your physician and other professionals/caregivers
may consult with our staff as-needed with respect to matters affecting your wellness
and caré
I OURSERVICES TO-:YOU!
We offer'to provide.a broad array of services to you. See the Description of Personal
Service Plans.and Packages found as Attachment A to this: Agreement.
A. Individual_Assessmént. A compréhensive assessment must be
performed prior to move-in, focusing on your health, physical, social,
functional, activity and cognitive néeds and preferences. This
assessment will identify if your needs anid. preferences can. be met by
the Community, We also use this. customized, point-based assessment
process to determine your appropriate Personal Service Plan. See the
Attachment A-Description of Basic and Personal Service Plans and
Packages, for services that are available. We conduct a reassessment if
1 Executive Directors have the discretion to change staffing levels based on the individual care
Oy needs of the residents.
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a significant change in your condition warrants, as well as on a regular
periodic basis, as required by law. A reassessment may result in
Q changes in your individual service plan, which, in turn, may require a
change in your fees.
Individual Service Plan. You agree to work with us, your Legal
Representative and/or your authorized practitionér in developing and
carrying out'an individual service plan that meets your needs and
preferences. Your individual service plan lists specific services you
will receive, their duration and frequency:
I. OUR COMMUNITY
We-will provide the following accommodations and services to you:
A Your Suite.
1 Private Room. Your Suite may: be private: or semi-private. It
shall include a bathroom equipped with: one toilet and one
bathtub/shower. You are encouraged to. bring your own
furniture; however, we can assist you in obtaining rental
furniture. We provide carpeting and/or floor coverings, draperies
and/or window. coverings and paint.and/or wall-covering:on all
O interior walls and ceilings. We have the exclusive right to
determine and select. the‘ype style, design and. color of these
items.
2. Shared Suites. If two persons, whether or not related, share. a
Suite (Shared Occupancy"), each person will sign a separate
Residency Agreement. specifying the Shared. Rate in the Fee
Summary attached, along with a Shared Suite Addendum. By
signing this Agreement at the Shared Rate, you consent to
sharitig your Suite. (Please note that:some of our niarketing or:
other materials may refer to "companion-style-occupancy."). If
a married:couple is sharing a Suite, you are hereby agreeing to
be jointly and severally responsible for all fees due under this
Agreement and under the Agreement of your spouse for such
shared suite, just as if you were a signatory: to such other
Agreement.
Live-in Caregiver. If you employ a live-in caregiver, you will
be charged a Live-In Caregiver Fee (as specified in Attachment
D-Fee Schedule), commencing on the 30th day (whether or not
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consecutive) after the caregiver moves in. From and after the date
on which the Live-In Caregiver Fee is first applicable, the
caregiver shall be entitled to three meals per day. In addition,
your caregiver must at all times abide by all of the rules and
regulations with respect to behavior that is applicable to our
residents. You (or your Legal Representative). are responsible
for the conduct of your live-in caregiver. Our Rules/Guidelines
for Private Duty. Caregivers, which can be obtained from the
Community’s Executive Director, must be: signed by you (or
your Legal Representative).
Relocation. If, at your’ request, ‘you choosé to change Suites
within the Community, you will be responsible for paying the
actual ‘cost of labor and materials rieeded for cleaning and
redecorating the new Suite and for moving you to the new Suite.
Fees are outlined in Attachment:D-Fee Schedule. If you relocate
at our request, ‘you will not be responsible for such costs. In the
event.of any Suite change, you:will also be required, to execute a
new Residency Agreement, if relocating between neighborhoods
(arbor ‘or Traditional) and/or a Fee Summary Amendment,
outlining your fees for the new Suite:
Common Areas and: Grounds. You are entitled:to use the common
areas, facilities and grourids. of the Commiunity together with other
residents. We provide basic landscaping. and grounds-keeping care,
including lawn:service and snow removal.
Utilities. We provide heat, air conditioning, water, electricity, pre-
wiring: for cable and telephone access, sewage and disposal and trash
removal from designated collection points. Temporary interruption of
utility: services due to factots outside of our control or due’to repairs,