Cedar Community Certified as a Great Place to Work After Full Staff Survey
Cedar Community, a senior care facility based in West Bend, Wisconsin, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work following an extensive evaluation of team member experiences. The announcement came on May 5, 2026, marking a significant achievement that highlights the organization’s dedication to quality care and a positive workplace culture.
The certification was awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute in collaboration with its senior care partner, Activated Insights. The process involved surveying 100 percent of Cedar Community’s staff and assessing more than 60 elements of their work life, including pride in the community impact, feeling their work makes a difference, and a sense of meaningful contribution.
This certification confirms that Cedar Community not only delivers exceptional senior care but also fosters a workplace environment that builds trust and high performance. According to Tracy Blaubach, Vice President of Human Resources, “Our team consistently strives to provide exceptional care for residents, and this recognition strongly validates their dedication to maintaining the highest standards.”
What This Means for Cedar Community and Senior Care Nationwide
Dr. Jacquelyn Kung of Activated Insights praised Cedar Community for its commitment to transparency and employee feedback.
“These ratings measure its capacity to earn its own employees’ trust and create a great workplace for high performance,”
she said, underscoring the importance of this achievement in the senior care sector where workforce engagement is critical.
Cedar Community serves adults aged 55 and better with an array of services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and hospice services. It is the only not-for-profit senior retirement community in Washington County providing such comprehensive care and housing options.
For Californians and Americans nationwide, this certification signals a growing trend in senior services emphasizing caregiver satisfaction as a key to quality care. As healthcare providers across the country face staffing challenges, recognition as a Great Place to Work highlights best practices in nurturing workforce wellbeing and patient outcomes.
Next Steps and What to Watch For
Cedar Community now joins an elite group of aging service providers recognized for building workplace cultures that exceed industry standards. This certification can boost recruitment, improve staff retention, and strengthen community trust amid increasing attention to senior care quality.
The Great Place to Work Institute and Activated Insights continue to certify aging services organizations nationwide and track trends impacting care providers and their residents. Their work informs Fortune’s annual “Best Workplaces for Aging Services” list and other workplace excellence awards.
California’s senior care industry and related sectors should note this development as a model for integrating employee voice into organizational success. As demand grows for eldercare, workplaces like Cedar Community offer a blueprint for sustainable quality through employee engagement.
Cedar Community’s certification confirms a powerful message: great care starts with a great place to work.
