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The 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services

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The elder care industry consists of various segments including senior housing and at-home care. To determine the first Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, Fortune research partner Great Place to Work, analyzed survey results from more than 162,000 employees working in both aspects of the industry. The senior housing part of the list is topped by Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center & Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc. Meanwhile, Eagle Creek Therapy Services tops the at-home care portion of the list. To learn more about Great Place to Work’s methodology behind creating the list, click here. You can learn more about the 50 companies on this list below:


Senior Housing

1. Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center & Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc.

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Headquarters Location: Commack, N.Y.
U.S. Employees: 936

Employees say:

“I am proud to work here because there is a sense of pride working at Gurwin. Everyone is approachable and listens to you when you have a concern. Our CEO is a great man to work with. His employees and residents means a lot to him.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

2. Van Dyk Health Care

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Headquarters Location: Hawthorne, N.J.
U.S. Employees: Confidential

Employees say:

“We work for a family business that actually makes you feel that you are one of their family members. This is not only a job for our employees, it’s a family of people who have a genuine love of the elderly.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

3. Senior Star

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Headquarters Location: Tulsa, Okla.
U.S. Employees: 1280

Employees say:

“Senior Star is a place where you are inspired to do your best and to go above and beyond for each other, in service to our most amazing customers: our fellow associates, residents and families we have an opportunity to serve!”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

4. Seabrook Retirement Community

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Headquarters Location: Baltimore
U.S. Employees: 540

Employees say:

“This company values and celebrates life in every way. They create a culture here in which makes you feel empowered. The values are lived by each leader in this company. I couldn’t have chosen a better company to work for.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

5. Embrace Living Communities

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Headquarters Location: Oak Brook, Ill.
U.S. Employees: 146

Employees say:

“We are a unique group of team players that pull together and respect, embrace and support each other and all of our residents in all that we do. If one community needs help, everyone pitches in as they are able.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

6. Merrill Gardens

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Headquarters Location: Seattle
U.S. Employees: 1,892

Employees say:

“I feel everyone has a joyous/uplifting demeanor which makes the work more enjoyable. It puts a smile on my face every day.”

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7. Sunrise Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living, LLC
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Employees say:

“This is a very mission-driven company and people really do come first. I have been given the opportunity to advance my career and people throughout the organization recognize my contributions. My work brings me great personal satisfaction.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

8. Raya’s Paradise

Headquarters Location: West Hollywood
U.S. Employees: 65

Employees say:

“This company has a great team, with great employees that always help one another out, along with great management. The ownership and entire administrative team are an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

9. Pomperaug Woods, Inc.

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Headquarters Location: Southbury, Conn.
U.S. Employees: 163

Employees say:

“It’s a pleasure to get up in the morning and come to work. I love my job. There is no back stabbing and people get along. We work very hard to please the residents and make sure they are well taken care of. They are family to me.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

10. Vi

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Headquarters Location: Chicago
U.S. Employees: 3,000

Employees say:

“The company’s core values of integrity, compassion and excellence are brought to life in our communities through the employees that are hired.”

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11. Wesley Enhanced Living

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Headquarters Location: Warminster, Penn.
U.S. Employees: 1,010

Employees say:

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12. Generations Healthcare

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Headquarters Location: Santa Ana, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 4,695

Employees say:

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13. Agemark Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Orinda, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 845

Employees say:

“People are treated better than family. You get what you need and more. People sincerely care for and about each other. We are given the opportunity and responsibility to grow. We adapt to change well. When people need help, we are there for them.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

14. Holiday Retirement

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Headquarters Location: Winter Park, Fla.
U.S. Employees: 9,284

Employees say:

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15. Belmont Village Senior Living

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Employees say:

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16. Benchmark Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Waltham, Mass.
U.S. Employees: 6,086

Employees say:

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17. Vetter Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Elkhorn, Neb.
U.S. Employees: 3,582

Employees say:

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18. Peace Village

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Employees say:

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19. Continuing Life

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Headquarters Location: Carlsbad, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 1,732

Employees say:

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20. MBK Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Irvine, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 1,348

Employees say:

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21. Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.

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Employees say:

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22. Ohio Living

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Headquarters Location: Columbus, Ohio
U.S. Employees: 3,072

Employees say:

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23. Watermark Retirement Communities

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Headquarters Location: Tucson, Ariz.
U.S. Employees: 5,796

Employees say:

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24. American Medical Facilities Management

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Employees say:

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25. Chaparral House

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Headquarters Location: Berkeley, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 64

Employees say:

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26. Atherton

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Headquarters Location: Alhambra, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 233

Employees say:

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27. Silverado

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Employees say:

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28. Juliette Fowler Communities

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Headquarters Location: Dallas
U.S. Employees: 176

“Once you are here you find out that people care about each other. We call it the IT Factor. We can’t explain it, but you feel it. And it’s contagious. You trust, share and care for each other.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

29. Covia

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Headquarters Location: Walnut Creek, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 1,153

“There is a great sense of respect and inclusion among staff that creates a strong sense of community with leadership setting the pace. Person Centered care is emphasized, both for residents, as well as staff.”

30. Phoenix Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Roswell, Ga.
U.S. Employees: 727

“PSL takes the time to really get to know their employees, taking a deep exploration into the desired career path of the team member. As the company grows, so do the employees.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

31. St. Camillus Life Plan Community

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Headquarters Location: Wauwatosa, Wis.
U.S. Employees: 459

“What I find nice is that CEO Kevin Schwab and the COO Brandon Luke know everyone’s name and treat everyone equally and not as if they are over anyone. They ask you how are you doing and stop and chat with you. That makes me really enjoy St. Camillus!”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

32. Masonic Communities Kentucky

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Headquarters Location: Louisville, Ky.
U.S. Employees: 611

“We’re a passionate and innovative organization that puts its residents first. We’re not afraid to try new products/technologies and we’re not afraid to fail. We are resilient, motivated and relentless in our pursuit of being the best in our industry.”

33. Mansions Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Edmond, Okla.
U.S. Employees: 106

“I love that we truly care about our residents and I feel like everything we do and every decision we make is to better the lives of the residents that we work to serve.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

34. Asbury Communities

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Headquarters Location: Frederick, Md.
U.S. Employees: 2,075

“People are empowered to try new things that have the ability to make a difference in the lives of those that we serve. Top level management is engaged and available whenever needed. I truly feel valued.”

Read Great Place to Work review here.

35. Solvere Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Princeton, N.J.
U.S. Employees: 531
Employees say:
“I truly appreciate that Solvere is supporting us to make us the best. They listen to what we need and help us overcome the obstacles standing in our way to being successful.”

36. The Forum at Rancho San Antonio

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Headquarters Location: Cupertino, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 311

“Staff are treated like family, and when something happens in the community, everyone will pitch in to help, no matter what department you work in.”

37. Fox Run at Orchard Park

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Headquarters Location: Orchard Park, N.Y.
U.S. Employees: 216

Employees say:

“I think the most unique thing about Fox Run is how strongly the employees care for the residents. While it is our job to aid and assist them, the care that is shown for the residents by the employees makes that job so much easier.”

38. Legend Senior Living, LLC

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Headquarters Location: Wichita, Kans.
U.S. Employees: 1,832

Employees say:

“The company has constant team-building, motivating, encouraging, uplifting, inspiring all staff meetings and training. The core values are about teaching integrity, honor, commitment and servanthood. Our managers are always positive and enthusiastic! ”

39. Juniper Communities

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Headquarters Location: Bloomfield, N.J.
U.S. Employees: 1,381

“I believe that Juniper does live up to its mantra of “Nurturing the Spirit of Life” for residents and families as well as its employees.”

40. Thrive Senior Living

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Headquarters Location: Atlanta, Ga.
U.S. Employees: 1,081

Employees say:

“I love that our company, managers and team members all have heart. I can laugh and cry with my team members. We have a lot of joy at work.”


At-Home Care

1. Eagle Creek Therapy Services

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Headquarters Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
U.S. Employees: 89

Employees say:

“Eagle Creek goes above and beyond to make sure that its patients, agencies, and therapists are taken care of above all else, and that every action exceeds all ethical standards.”

2. Care Indeed

Employees say:

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3. Cherished Companions Home Care

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Headquarters Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
U.S. Employees: 208

Employees say:

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4. 24Hr HomeCare

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Headquarters Location: El Segundo, Calif.
U.S. Employees: Confidential

Employees say:

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5. Great Lakes Caring Home Health and Hospice

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Employees say:

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6. Care To Stay Home

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Headquarters Location: Santa Ana, Calif.
U.S. Employees: 170

Employees say:

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7. Constellation Health Services

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Headquarters Location: Norwalk, Conn.
U.S. Employees: 454

Employees say:

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8. Grandcare Health Services

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Employees say:

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9. CompassCare, LLC

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Headquarters Location: Stamford, Conn.
U.S. Employees: 53

Employees say:

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10. Alacare Home Health and Hospice

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Headquarters Location: Birmingham, Ala.
U.S. Employees: Confidential

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