Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care

best small and medium workplaces in aging services: senior housing and care

Fortune 

To determine the Best Workplaces in Aging Services in 2026, Fortune partnered with global people analytics firm <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/">Great Place to Work</a> to analyze survey feedback representing more than 217,000 U.S. employees. See also: the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fortune.com/ranking/best-workplaces-aging-services-senior-housing-care/2026">Best Large Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care</a>&nbsp;and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fortune.com/ranking/best-workplaces-aging-services-at-home-care/2026">Best Workplaces in Aging Services: At-Home Care</a>.

Employees say:"Beacon Hill is a great place to work because everyone who works here is passionate about our community, the residents, and fellow employees. You can feel our community and see it with every interaction between staff, and residents."

Beacon Hill at Eastgate

Employees say:"One reason my workplace is a great place to work is the positive and supportive environment. The team genuinely collaborates and respects each other, which creates a culture where everyone feels valued. Management encourages professional growth and provides opportunities for learning, whether through training, mentorship, or taking on new challenges. Additionally, the work-life balance is respected, and there’s a real understanding that employee well-being leads to better performance. It’s a place where people care, not just about the work, but about each other."

Long Island State Veterans Home

Employees say:"What makes this company a great place to work is its commitment to treating both employees and residents with respect and compassion. The teamwork among staff members is exceptional, and management is approachable and supportive when challenges arise. For example, employees are encouraged to collaborate, help one another, and focus on providing high-quality care. The company also values professional growth by offering training opportunities and recognizing employees’ hard work and dedication. This positive and caring environment makes employees feel appreciated and motivated to do their best every day."

Senior Home Companions & Story Cottage

Employees say:"Aspen is a great company to work for. Leadership is amazing and the people I work with are the best in our industry. I hope this is the last place I work."

Aspen Healthcare

Employees say:"One unique aspect of our company is the strong focus on building positive relationships beyond the day‑to‑day work environment. Every other year, the company hosts either a picnic or a Christmas party, allowing employees to relax, socialize, and feel appreciated. In addition, employees are encouraged to get together outside of work through activities such as bowling events, department‑specific outings with different activities to keep things exciting, and celebrations. These efforts help create a sense of belonging, teamwork, and appreciation, making it a great place to work."

Brandermill Woods

Employees say:"The community of residents and staff is very special. Everyone is so kind and helpful -- it makes every day worth it."

Juliette Fowler Communities

Employees say:"Work / life balance is great! I'm able to work and when I need time off for vacation or emergencies, I never have any issues. Supervisor and managers are understanding and know how lead a team and provide necessary ideas and materials to get the job done!

Sinai Residences

Employees say:"My coworkers are always ready to give a hand if they see you need help, and that is true of management as well -- everyone pitches in to get the job done."

Laurel Lake Retirement Community

Employees say:"What makes this company a great place to work is the way everyone loves providing the best of care for the residents and their family members, while also making sure all employees are given the best opportunity to perform and thrive to the best of their ability in the jobs they have applied for. "

Thrive Senior Living

Employees say:"All around, I think we have the best managers and employees that any company could have."

The Manor Village Center

Employees say:"I feel that the culture supports teamwork and the mission is practice in our everyday work. When we bring on a new employee the one thing that new hires express is that we have a wonderful mission statement and it drew them to us."

Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ

Employees say:"This agency recognizes employees that display the company's core values. One thing that stands out is the weekly prayer call for people of faith. I have never worked for a company that allows this outlet to share and be encouraged."

VOA Illinois

Employees say:"Employees are recognized for their hard work and dedication regularly. The physical work environment is clean, and the work environment is conducive for productivity."

BayWoods of Annapolis

Employees say:"The relationship and communication within my coworkers is unique; this is the first job were everyone works as an actual team and is willing to help you no matter what, as long as residents are getting the care they need. I feel like I always have a helping hand."

Azura Living

Employees say:"The community created by the staff and residents is something I’ve never felt anywhere else."

Woodland Pond at New Paltz

Employees say:"This is a unique place to work because the employees and management work well together as a team."

James L West Center for Dementia

Employees say:"Van Dyke has a supportive culture built on trust, respect, and open communication, and the company also helps in training, coaching and clear career paths."

Van Dyk Health Care

Employees say:"Ingleside has great employees and great benefits that comes with a lot perks. Leadership is very much involved &amp; when dealing with issues, they make it easy to communicate. Ingleside is like a second home to me."

Ingleside Engaged Living

Employees say:"The new direction that we’re heading in is promising, and the people here genuinely want to make a difference in our community and represent MorseLife with pride."

MorseLife Health System

Employees say:"The relationships built by staff and residents make this place a happy and open environment."

Bayview Community

Employees say:"The culture of this company is beyond GREAT. I have worked for other operators before and they do not put this much effort and energy into culture. This is why I promote this company to work for everywhere I go. 10/10 would recommend as a great place to work."

Summit

Employees say:"There are many kind and understanding staff members who help me to learn and grow in my skills. I feel as if I have learned a lot from working here."

Cedar Community

Employees say:"The management strive to be their best and lift others to be their best self as well. They live the promise of "Do for each other with love". We have a great sense of purpose, great colleagues, and do meaningful life-changing work for all customers (associates-and residents). Also, our salary plus compensation/bonus programs are top in class in the industry."

Senior Star

Employees say:"The relationships within the organization are incredible. I think the culture here makes them thrive. I feel safe, happy, and ready to come to work each day. If I face a challenge I know there is a team or leader who will support my efforts. People want to come to work everyday to make a difference in the lives of our residents and you can feel that energy and passion in the work that they do."

National Lutheran Communities & Services

Employees say:"I just love working here! Everyone is very nice to work with. I enjoy the residents. This is like a family atmosphere here. I hope to be here for many years!"

Benton House

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To produce the Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Fortune partnered with the people analytics firm Great Place To Work®. Great Place To Work has been surveying employees around the world about their workplace experiences for 30 years. Great Place To Work has developed a set of themes and metrics that not only reveal whether employees feel their workplace is great, but also predict retention, agility, and overall business success. &nbsp; Using their proprietary Trust Index™ survey, Great Place To Work measures the core of what they know creates great workplaces — key behaviors that drive trust in management, connection with colleagues, and loyalty to the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;The survey enables employees to share confidential quantitative and qualitative feedback about their organization’s culture by responding to 60 statements on a five-point scale and answering two open-ended questions. &nbsp; Employees tell Great Place To Work whether or not leaders are accessible, if they communicate honestly and clearly, and if their actions match their words. They state if they feel respected as individuals, if they receive support for their well-being and personal development, and if they have opportunities to contribute, and appreciation for their work. They state whether they believe their company is fair related to pay, profits, promotions, recognition, favoritism, and opportunities for growth. They state if they are proud of their work, their team, and their company, if they feel they make a difference, and if their work is meaningful. And they state if they enjoy the people they work with, if they feel cared for, and if they can be themselves. &nbsp;&nbsp;List rankings are based on this employee feedback, which they analyze to determine the extent to which this experience is shared by the full workforce. Great Place To Work measures the differences in survey responses across demographic groups and roles within each organization to assess both the quality and consistency of the employee experience. Statements are weighted according to their relevance in describing the most important aspects of an equitable workplace. &nbsp;&nbsp;The best companies create great work experiences not just for full-time managers, but also for their part-time employees on the front lines, for those who’ve just joined and those who’ve spent their whole career there, for every race and ethnicity, gender, neurotype, or other demographic in the organization – they look at it all. Companies with the broadest set of employees who report positive workplace experience receive the highest rankings on lists.&nbsp;&nbsp;In order to analyze employee feedback in context, Great Place To Work collects information from each company including their industry, revenue, size, and employee demographics. They identify the organizations that offer the most generous, caring and innovative cultures reflecting a genuine commitment to meet the diversity of their people’s needs inside and outside the workplace as validated by what employees themselves report in survey results.&nbsp;&nbsp;Because employee feedback drives these rankings, surveys must meet strict requirements for how they are distributed and the percentage of employees who respond to ensure they accurately represent honest feedback from the company’s full population. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have 10 or more employees in the U.S., and provide senior housing and care or at-home care in the aging services industry. Senior housing and care companies are divided into large and small or medium companies. Companies with 10 to 999 people are considered for the small and medium category; companies with 1,000 employees or more are considered for the large category. All at-home care companies appear on the same list, regardless of their size. Companies appearing on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For® list rank at the top.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the last year, Great Place To Work surveyed companies employing 7.3 million people in the U.S. and received 1.3 million survey responses. Of those, over 217,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and this list is based on their feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;To find out more about how to become Great Place To Work Certified™ in the Aging Services industry and be eligible for this list, visit https://activatedinsights.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care

Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Aging Services: Senior Housing and Care Ranking (2026)